New 2016 Escape
#11
11-07-2015, 05:42 PM
marketplace, a consumer advocate tv program in Canada did a report on epa ratings and consumer complaints about this very subject. After seeing one of the interviewed owners vehicle, I had to shake my head...had a luggage rack mounted to the roof!
In Canada they are adopting a new test criteria that more so simulates real life driving. The result was lower ratings for the newer model year.
In Canada they are adopting a new test criteria that more so simulates real life driving. The result was lower ratings for the newer model year.
Yea I think this crazy because I would not have bought this particular vehicle if it wasn't for the mpg stated
#12
11-09-2015, 03:42 AM
I've written about how EPA rating were derived, but this like is more in-depth. I personally have never purchased a vehicle based on MPG, I bought it based on it's safety factor (after I grew up and had a family) and because that's what I wanted.
Here's the link to EPA derived ratings...How the EPA Gets Its Fuel Economy Estimates | U.S. News Best Cars
Here's the link to EPA derived ratings...How the EPA Gets Its Fuel Economy Estimates | U.S. News Best Cars
#13
11-09-2015, 06:39 AM
I've written about how EPA rating were derived, but this like is more in-depth. I personally have never purchased a vehicle based on MPG, I bought it based on it's safety factor (after I grew up and had a family) and because that's what I wanted.
Here's the link to EPA derived ratings...How the EPA Gets Its Fuel Economy Estimates | U.S. News Best Cars
Here's the link to EPA derived ratings...How the EPA Gets Its Fuel Economy Estimates | U.S. News Best Cars
#14
12-28-2015, 08:43 AM
I just purchased a 2016 Escape SE. I was told by the dealer and the sticker, that I should get 24 mpg city. Had the car 3 weeks and I am avg between 12-14 mpg. When I asked the dealer about this, I was told it had a break-in period of 2000-3000 miles before I will see that. Really?? Is this typical of a new vehicle?? I've never had this with any other new vehicle I've had.
#15
12-28-2015, 09:31 AM
I'm glad yours is doing so well!
#17
12-29-2015, 09:51 AM
I have only had it on the highway once and I got 29 mpg. Most of my driving is city (grocery store, doctors, etc). Would think it should be better than 16-17 mpg
#18
12-30-2015, 12:24 PM
Which motor did you get with yours? Mine is the 2.0 Ecoboost - in case that makes the difference.
#20
12-30-2015, 07:26 PM
29mpg highway with an awd suv is pretty good too.
here is the epa rating
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Powe...WD&srchtyp=ymm
...no other similar vehicle in the class is going to get any better mileage. there is nothing wrong with your car. if run through the epa I/m rating test, it would post the same mileage as specified. you are driving real life condtions not epa test criteria.
Last edited by primem; 12-30-2015 at 07:39 PM.