Fuel Economy Tests

In this episode, we test out the fuel economy in the all new 2016 Ford Explorer. Sporting a 3.5-litre Ecoboost V6 engine, the Explorer has plenty of power to pull its weight.

Our tester was equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 Ecoboost engine. Our tests yielded 196.8km on a half tank of gas and gave a fuel economy of 16.2L/100km.

After using up a half tank of gas, we were able to fill it back up for $36.75 at a fuel cost of $1.046/liter. At that rate, expect to spend around $50 for a full tank of gas.

REAL WORLD TEST RESULTS

Tested fuel range: 196.8km on a half tank

Tested fuel range: 392km on a full tank

Fuel economy: 16.2L/100km

Fuel economy (mpg): 14.5mpg

REAL WORLD FILL UP COSTS

CAD $72 @ $1.046/liter

AS-TESTED VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

3.5-litre V6 Ecoboost

6-speed Automatic

365hp @ 5,500rpm / 350lb-ft @ 3,500rpm

All-wheel drive

In this episode, we test out the fuel economy in the all new 2016 Jeep Renegade. Sporting a compact form factor, and a rugged four wheel drivetrain, the Renegade seems to be in a category of its own.

Our tester was equipped with a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine. Our tests yielded 211km on a half tank of gas and gave a decent average fuel economy of 10.8L/100km.

After using up a half tank of gas, we were able to fill it back up for $24.87 at a fuel cost of $1.02/liter. At that rate, expect to spend around $50 for a full tank of gas.

REAL WORLD TEST RESULTS

Tested fuel range: 211km on a half tank

Tested fuel range: 422km on a full tank

Fuel economy: 10.8L/100km

Fuel economy (mpg): 21.8mpg

REAL WORLD FILL UP COSTS

CAD $50 @ $1.02/liter

AS-TESTED VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

2.4-litre 4-cylinder

9-speed Automatic

180hp @ 6,400rpm / 175lb-ft @ 3,900rpm

Four-wheel drive

In this episode, we test out the fuel economy in the all new 2016 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Drawing platform similarities from the Mazda 2 (not sold in Canada), the Yaris offers a peppy driving experience with impressive fuel economy numbers.

Our tester was equipped with a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine. Our tests yielded 262km on a half tank of gas and gave a decent average fuel economy of 6.4L/100km.

After using up a half tank of gas, we were able to fill it back up for $24.72 at a fuel cost of $1.02/liter. At that rate, expect to spend around $50 for a full tank of gas.

REAL WORLD TEST RESULTS

Tested fuel range: 262km on a half tank

Tested fuel range: 524km on a full tank

Fuel economy: 6.4L/100km

Fuel economy (mpg): 36mpg

REAL WORLD FILL UP COSTS

CAD $50 @ $1.02/liter

AS-TESTED VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

1.5-litre 4-cylinder (DOHC)

4-speed Automatic

106hp @ 6,000rpm

Front wheel drive