2003/04 4Runner V6 Versus V8

[Falls]

There is not that much better gas mileage with the V6. The only real difference is in torque, if you need it.

Koz

Totally agree with Koz.

I am totally happy with my v8 milage , plus the torque is wonderful.

EPA estimates are just that estimates to give you a general idea. It does not take into considerations any outside variables you may encounter in real world situations.

I can't answer for the 03/04 v6/v8's though , only current .

 

[statman24]

There is not that much better gas mileage with the V6.
Koz

Time will tell... but I'm still not convinced that statement is true.

 

[Even Steven]

Totally agree with Koz.

I am totally happy with my v8 milage , plus the torque is wonderful.

EPA estimates are just that estimates to give you a general idea. It does not take into considerations any outside variables you may encounter in real world situations.

I can't answer for the 03/04 v6/v8's though , only current .

You never seem to consider that the EPA estimates are the most accurate way to measure differences in fuel economy between engines (or vehicles, for that matter). Of course your mileage or my mileage may vary. That's why the EPA continues to publish a range in addition to an actual number for both highway and city mileage. Look on any window sticker and you'll see an actual number in addition to a range that is goes above and below that figure.

If Joe Blow says he got XX mpg and you're getting XX mpg, that really means nothing because there's no basis for comparison. There are simply too many variables to even make an accurate comparison. But under a controlled study, two or more vehicles are put under the SAME EXACT conditions, which makes the results the most accurate possible. So if the EPA publishes a 2.5 mpg difference (combined city/highway) then that's about as real world as you're gonna get. Remember, it's not about the actual mpg, it's about the difference between the two vehicles.

 

[JB.]

...the EPA estimates are the most accurate way to measure differences in fuel economy between engines (or vehicles, for that matter). Of course your mileage or my mileage may vary. That's why the EPA continues to publish a range in addition to an actual number for both highway and city mileage. Look on any window sticker and you'll see an actual number in addition to a range that is goes above and below that figure.

If Joe Blow says he got XX mpg and you're getting XX mpg, that really means nothing because there's no basis for comparison. There are simply too many variables to even make an accurate comparison. But under a controlled study, two or more vehicles are put under the SAME EXACT conditions, which makes the results the most accurate possible. So if the EPA publishes a 2.5 mpg difference (combined city/highway) then that's about as real world as you're gonna get. Remember, it's not about the actual mpg, it's about the difference between the two vehicles.

:iagree: :rocker: :clap:

Don't expect it to have any effect on future mileage discussions, though.

 

[Even Steven]

:iagree: :rocker: :clap:

Don't expect it to have any effect on future mileage discussions, though.

Yeah, I know.... sometimes I feel like banging my head against a wall when people just don't get it. The whole thing makes so much sense to me that I guess I have a hard time understanding why other people don't get it

 

[ALt4r]

There are simply too many variables to even make an accurate comparison.

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[Even Steven]

:clap:

Exactly.....which is why we should actually give the EPA some credit where credit is due. At least they have a sound method of comparison.

 

[Uneek]

You never seem to consider that the EPA estimates are the most accurate way to measure differences in fuel economy between engines (or vehicles, for that matter). Of course your mileage or my mileage may vary. That's why the EPA continues to publish a range in addition to an actual number for both highway and city mileage. Look on any window sticker and you'll see an actual number in addition to a range that is goes above and below that figure.

If Joe Blow says he got XX mpg and you're getting XX mpg, that really means nothing because there's no basis for comparison. There are simply too many variables to even make an accurate comparison. But under a controlled study, two or more vehicles are put under the SAME EXACT conditions, which makes the results the most accurate possible. So if the EPA publishes a 2.5 mpg difference (combined city/highway) then that's about as real world as you're gonna get. Remember, it's not about the actual mpg, it's about the difference between the two vehicles.

:iagree:

Not to mention, it's a general guideline when comparing different vehicles during shopping.

There's no doubt what another person gets should be an expectation of what one can get. I've seen guys claim mid to high 20s on their V6 Tacomas. Yet, my dad can't get more than 14mpg on a regular basis in city driving, and he wonders how I pulled off my mileage in a 4Runner which is heavier and 4WD. He claims he doesn't take off fast or race to stop signs and lights, but when I ride with him, I think otherwise. I plan my acceleration and speed accordingly--with the flow and not slowing down cause I'm much faster than it.

I only list what I get to give a general idea and it's also in line with EPA estimates.

 

[jharris2]

I sure this has been beaten to death, but I can't seem to find any posts about it. The search function does not allow short searches like v6 versus v8.

You're right, it has been beaten to death. Use a wildcard in your search.

Closing thread.