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Old 10-28-2014, 11:31 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Xist View Post
I am seeing 4,277 pounds for the Jeep and 5,441 for the Dodge--the truck is 27% heavier!
It just goes to show that weight doesn't much affect fuel economy.

Surprisingly, the EPA rates the truck at 1 MPG better than Jeep in city driving. Aero and weight can't explain the advantage the truck has, so I'm guessing it's the transmission.

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