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Originally Posted by MosersMopars
according to fueleconomy.gov, the 2001 5.9 Durango is rated 1 mpg above the 1997 5.7 Suburban, both being 4wd. Plus I know I can easily mod my Dodge for improvement, it's more difficult with the Chevrolet.
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Rated 1 mpg higher, since it is ~1000lbs lighter that would seem logical.
By my real world experience and after 283 fills 114K miles of ownership, my
lifetime average is 16.358 mpg, with a max tank of 25.174mpg. I usually jump from 16-21ish mpgs while I am not towing 3500-5500lbs 2-3x a month all summer/fall. I have done a partial front grill block and run 235 width tires& synthetics thoughout the drivetrain. Without towing I can easily and consistently hit the lower 20s and I live in a very windy mountainous climate.
Not sure what makes the Dodge any different for modding than any other SUV, large wagon or truck with a topper.
Not here to argue, but the EPA sticker and on fueleconomy.gov reads that the Dakota had the same city & highway numbers as the full size Ram truck did and I have many friends confirm this in real world driving. Not sure if its the gearing or what as one would think that the Dakota would be better due to siz,. but I found it strange.
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