V8 MPG versus V6?
 

I have been considering trading in my 2005 V6 for a Gt 2005+ model. Right now I drive an automatic V6 vert and get around 25-27 on highway and 17 in city, if I were to get a GT (manual, possibly vert) how much lower would my MPG be? Reason I ask is because I do drive alot for work and after I sell my 93 honda accord in the Spring my Mustang will be my only car.

WIll getting a vert lower my mileage drastically?

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

with a gt youll get around 15 city mpg and with gas prices these days it sucks.

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

I get 28 on the highway! Not bad for a 300 hp V8. I couldnt be happier. Go for the gt,you will enjoy it alot more.

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

I average 25-27 mpg on the highway with my 2007 GT. Best was a 30 mpg average on a 400 mile trip. Cruise set at 75 with a flat highway and a tailwind, no stops. Got 29 on one other 200 mile trip. 3.55 gears and the manual tranny.

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

Speak for yourself. Who died and made you an expert? I get 27-31 on the highway and 21 around town. It's all in the driving style. From what I have observed, the GT gets better MPG if you keep your foot out of it.:eek:I have 3.31 gear BTW.

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

Half of my drive (to work) is HWY and the other half is CTY for a total of 50 miles. I get 22 MPG. The last time I filled up though (I think it was last Friday) I got 22.5 which is the highest I've ever seen it. I havn't done any long distance pure HWY driving yet where I'm sure I'd see higher. The lowest I had was about 17 when I first got the car, but that's b/c it was all new and not broken in yet, it got better with time.

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

My drive to work is 32 miles one way. Some of it is highway, some city, and some back roads. I average about 22-23 mpg in my 07 manual GT. On long interstate trips, I get between 26-28 mpg at 75mph.

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

I had a loaner v6 for 2 weeks and the gas mileage was only slightly better. I think it's 100% worth the 1-2mpg drop for the power.

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

i get around 22 mpg but i have 4.30 gears. id like to get better gas mileage but that isnt why i bought the car and i have a 05 civic to drive for 40 mpg. i have the mustang for spirited fun.

RE: V8 MPG versus V6?
 

Damn straight. Plus the V8 sounds WAAAYY better. :D