370z MPG VS V8

TheBoomSpoon · 07-23-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

Dude, the explanation is simple - compare apples with apples.

My Z34 6MT has life to date average fuel consumption of 10.7 litres per 100km, having covered 110,000 klms since May-2009

My "other" car, a Ford Falcon utility, running a 5.4-litre quad-cam engine with 6AT has life to date average fuel consumption of 17.8 litres/100km, having covered 120,000 klms since Dec 2007. The "ute" serves on weekend driving around duty as well as tow-beast for race car, so consumption will be increased because of tow-beast duty by (maybe) 10-15% given the amounting of towing I have done.

This is an accurate real-world comparison over two vehicles, both of which have covered over 100,000 klics.

Omg, litres. I'm americsn i dont understand that chit

BGTV8 · 07-23-2014, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBoomSpoon

Omg, litres. I'm americsn i dont understand that chit

So sad .... I too remember the days of miles and gallons, but they were real gallons, not those small things that pass for gallons in the US !!!!

Limeybastard · 07-23-2014, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

So sad .... I too remember the days of miles and gallons, but they were real gallons, not those small things that pass for gallons in the US !!!!

Not 3.75 litres hahah!

njobe89 · 07-23-2014, 08:33 AM

i always thought i was getting like 18mpg cause i'm at the gas pump so often, but i decided to check it the other week and it read 23mpg... i was quite surprised that i was getting this much and no i don't baby the car nor do i abuse it all the time.

MagmaRed370z · 07-23-2014, 10:25 AM

I get 26 on the highway sometimes 27. City I get 19.5 to 21

srbrubak · 07-23-2014, 12:29 PM

Just got back from a trip to Missouri and got 27.2 mpg on the interstate going 75 mph and with the air on.

dotcomee · 07-23-2014, 01:01 PM

More importantly, what is your GPM? Glances (at your Z) Per Mile?

Roddy1 · 07-23-2014, 01:09 PM

19mpg on average. My bolted LSX DD gets 21 on average, only because the LSX was touched by the hands of god, or a god, I cant remember which right now.

Masterbeatty · 07-23-2014, 01:23 PM

I got 27.5 mpg @ 70 mph when driving from SoCal to NorCal on I-5. But around town I get about 17 ish. I get about 26 mpg @ 65 when I drive a hour for my autox events with all my crap-ola in the back and front seat. So extra weight plays a part too.

mjg · 07-23-2014, 07:55 PM

So with the Z i went through a ton of gas, because I always loved to rev it out, and drive it aggressively. With my Shelby, i have really long gearing and really can't rev past 3000 without things getting too crazy... I'm guessing I'd get between 10-14 mpg in each car, the Z has a much larger tank though which i still really can't figure out.

1st · 07-23-2014, 10:32 PM

Mpg what's s that?

Fizzer · 07-24-2014, 10:52 AM

Lets keep this OT party going! I got 6.5mpg at a track day a few weeks back. Yes I reset the trip computer for on track runs because racecar. 76mph avg @ Summit Point Main on RE-11s - not too shabby for first track day in the Z.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-24-2014, 11:23 AM

16.1mpg cuz I don't drive like a Mitch.

Montez · 07-24-2014, 12:50 PM

VQ's (3.0,3.5 3.7)s have never been that fuel efficient especially the 3.5 and 3.7. Having had 6 cars with it in them, it is what it is.

MagmaRed370z · 07-24-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Montez

VQ's (3.0,3.5 3.7)s have never been that fuel efficient especially the 3.5 and 3.7. Having had 6 cars with it in them, it is what it is.

+1 also they are very reliable engine.

07-23-2014, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174285	i always thought i was getting like 18mpg cause i'm at the gas pump so often, but i decided to check it the other week and it read 23mpg... i was quite surprised that i was getting this much and no i don't baby the car nor do i abuse it all the time. __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

07-23-2014, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 14	I get 26 on the highway sometimes 27. City I get 19.5 to 21 __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

07-23-2014, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
dotcomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 12	More importantly, what is your GPM? Glances (at your Z) Per Mile? 1st likes this.

07-23-2014, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 12	19mpg on average. My bolted LSX DD gets 21 on average, only because the LSX was touched by the hands of god, or a god, I cant remember which right now. __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD Last edited by Roddy1; 07-23-2014 at 01:34 PM.

07-23-2014, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	I got 27.5 mpg @ 70 mph when driving from SoCal to NorCal on I-5. But around town I get about 17 ish. I get about 26 mpg @ 65 when I drive a hour for my autox events with all my crap-ola in the back and front seat. So extra weight plays a part too. onzedge likes this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

07-23-2014, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	Just got back from a trip to Missouri and got 27.2 mpg on the interstate going 75 mph and with the air on.

07-23-2014, 07:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
mjg Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 243 Drives: 13' GT 500 Rep Power: 16	So with the Z i went through a ton of gas, because I always loved to rev it out, and drive it aggressively. With my Shelby, i have really long gearing and really can't rev past 3000 without things getting too crazy... I'm guessing I'd get between 10-14 mpg in each car, the Z has a much larger tank though which i still really can't figure out. __________________ http://marc31337.imgur.com/

07-23-2014, 10:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	Mpg what's s that? Davey likes this.

07-24-2014, 10:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Fizzer Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Usa Posts: 7 Drives: 12 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 12	Lets keep this OT party going! I got 6.5mpg at a track day a few weeks back. Yes I reset the trip computer for on track runs because racecar. 76mph avg @ Summit Point Main on RE-11s - not too shabby for first track day in the Z.

07-24-2014, 11:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	16.1mpg cuz I don't drive like a Mitch. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

07-24-2014, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 17	VQ's (3.0,3.5 3.7)s have never been that fuel efficient especially the 3.5 and 3.7. Having had 6 cars with it in them, it is what it is.