2015 Lincoln EcoBoost vs the Ike Gauntlet
The EcoBoost performance was pretty impressive and I couldn't help notice how relatively low the RPM's were too. Link
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N-Trouble wrote:ib516 wrote:
You know what I couldn't help but notice was that both the EcoBoost in the Lincoln and the 6.2L V8 in the huge Yukon XL were both rated at 16 mpg combined. What happened to the "Eco" part?
"Eco" is just Ford marketing smoke and mirrors.
I don't know ... I own both a GM 5.3 V8 and an Ecoboost in similarly sized trucks. The EB gets about 10% better mpg than the V8 does in most situations, with me in the driver's seat, at least. And the EB has noticeably more power, and tows the pants off the 5.3. I'm happy enough with the "Eco" part, but thrilled when using the "boost!"
Anyway, I don't know that weighing fuel economy when charging up a hill at full throttle is the best measure!
I will say that the 6.2 seems to be a better competitor against the EB than GM's 5.3 is, and has put a new Suburban back in the running for our next family vehicle. I really don't want another 5.3, though.
