Gas Mileage

[rozwell911]

Hi,

New to the Forum, and my Dodge Journey.

I have a 4cyl SE version with just under 1600 miles on it. I drive around 4000 a month (company car). My first tanks have averaged 20 mpg with 80% highway at 60-65 mph with few hills.

Is this the best I can expect? If it is, its horrible.

My last company car was the Magnum with the V6 and I got 22.7 average for 98,000 miles.

Thank you.

there is a theroy about the 4 cylinders....actually more than therory. they are not going to be as fuel economical as the V6's. Problem is that the 4 cylinders do not put out enough power to properly move these cars. You have to constantly "floor" it to pass cars, make lane changes, go up hills or enter the freeway entrance. This causes you to be in the high RPMS, which translates to excess fuel spent.

Not i am sure you can tell with the 4 cyl, that if you drive it casually it seems to take a long time to get up to speed. Thats the only way your going to save gas on that car. With the V6 it has more power, the 6 speed auto, which, for me, translates to being in the mid to lower RPM's and better fuel economy.