Duramax vs Power Stroke Fuel Economy Tow Test and Drag Race

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
Also noteworthy which is a big deal IMO the fuel tank size:
Ford: 48 Gallons
GM: 36 Gallons

When you factor in the ~1 mpg better fuel economy and 12 extra gallons of fuel that's huge benefit for some drivers.

NOT saying you are wrong, BUT I would not make a bet the fuel economy results are correct.

The GM's lie O meter showed 7.2 VS the calculated 6.9. What were the Fords numbers?

You didn't see the numbers in my initial post?

This was a fuel economy test pulling 30k lbs and reporting hand calculated numbers:

Power Stroke: 7.8 mpg
Duramax: 6.9 mpg

I asked a specific question. You did not take the time to comprehend my question.

There's a link to a video so you can form your own analysis/conspiracy theories.

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
Also noteworthy which is a big deal IMO the fuel tank size:
Ford: 48 Gallons
GM: 36 Gallons

When you factor in the ~1 mpg better fuel economy and 12 extra gallons of fuel that's huge benefit for some drivers.

NOT saying you are wrong, BUT I would not make a bet the fuel economy results are correct.

The GM's lie O meter showed 7.2 VS the calculated 6.9. What were the Fords numbers?

You didn't see the numbers in my initial post?

This was a fuel economy test pulling 30k lbs and reporting hand calculated numbers:

Power Stroke: 7.8 mpg
Duramax: 6.9 mpg

I asked a specific question. You did not take the time to comprehend my question.

FishOnOne wrote:
Also noteworthy which is a big deal IMO the fuel tank size:
Ford: 48 Gallons
GM: 36 Gallons

When you factor in the ~1 mpg better fuel economy and 12 extra gallons of fuel that's huge benefit for some drivers.

I 200 mile or 3hr range on the Chevy is pretty short. The Ford is good for another 100 miles or 90 minutes. That would be a lot more reasonable on trips.

When I pulled with a Chrysler it only had about a 200 mile range and that was a bother, even with the greater abundance of gas stations suitable.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
Also noteworthy which is a big deal IMO the fuel tank size:
Ford: 48 Gallons
GM: 36 Gallons

When you factor in the ~1 mpg better fuel economy and 12 extra gallons of fuel that's huge benefit for some drivers.

NOT saying you are wrong, BUT I would not make a bet the fuel economy results are correct.

The GM's lie O meter showed 7.2 VS the calculated 6.9. What were the Fords numbers?

You didn't see the numbers in my initial post?

This was a fuel economy test pulling 30k lbs and reporting hand calculated numbers:

Power Stroke: 7.8 mpg
Duramax: 6.9 mpg

FishOnOne wrote:
Also noteworthy which is a big deal IMO the fuel tank size:
Ford: 48 Gallons
GM: 36 Gallons

When you factor in the ~1 mpg better fuel economy and 12 extra gallons of fuel that's huge benefit for some drivers.

NOT saying you are wrong, BUT I would not make a bet the fuel economy results are correct.

The GM's lie O meter showed 7.2 VS the calculated 6.9. What were the Fords numbers?

larry barnhart wrote:
Why does FCA not want to test at the same time as ford and Gm?

chevman

Sounded like the RAM was not available, I assume they couldn't keep the two until the RAM showed up.

Also noteworthy which is a big deal IMO the fuel tank size:
Ford: 48 Gallons
GM: 36 Gallons

When you factor in the ~1 mpg better fuel economy and 12 extra gallons of fuel that's huge benefit for some drivers.

larry barnhart wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

larry barnhart wrote:
Why does FCA not want to test at the same time as ford and Gm?

chevman

I don't think it is a matter of Ram not wanting to test as the same time as it is just getting a truck scheduled at the same time. Several years ago these guys did a few videos on what it takes to get these loaner test vehicles and it is a long and arduous process. It is not something you can just phone up someone and say you want a truck to test and it is done. These vehicles are shared by regions and you have to wait until the previous tester is done with it.

Thanks for your answer. Just seems like it would be nice to test on the same conditions. Fun stuff to read.

chevman

Too many times they test vehicles for a comparison and the environmental conditions are extremely different which can alter the results. But it appears they have a Ram so the results should be posted soon.

ShinerBock wrote:

larry barnhart wrote:
Why does FCA not want to test at the same time as ford and Gm?

chevman

I don't think it is a matter of Ram not wanting to test as the same time as it is just getting a truck scheduled at the same time. Several years ago these guys did a few videos on what it takes to get these loaner test vehicles and it is a long and arduous process. It is not something you can just phone up someone and say you want a truck to test and it is done. These vehicles are shared by regions and you have to wait until the previous tester is done with it.

Thanks for your answer. Just seems like it would be nice to test on the same conditions. Fun stuff to read.

chevman

larry barnhart wrote:
Why does FCA not want to test at the same time as ford and Gm?

chevman

I don't think it is a matter of Ram not wanting to test as the same time as it is just getting a truck scheduled at the same time. Several years ago these guys did a few videos on what it takes to get these loaner test vehicles and it is a long and arduous process. It is not something you can just phone up someone and say you want a truck to test and it is done. These vehicles are shared by regions and you have to wait until the previous tester is done with it.