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Mustang vs Camaro: Gas Mileage Battle

October 26, 2012September 8, 2010 by mpg-o-editor

Back in the day, six-cylinder Mustangs and Camaros were dismissed as secretary’s cars. You could slap a set of Cragar SS chrome rims on a straight six, but the exhaust note always gave it away. Musclecar fans debated horsepower, not fuel efficiency. Flash forward forty years and things have changed. Folks are pitting Mustang gas mileage against Camaro gas mileage. The cutting-edge naturally-aspirated V6 engines in the current Mustang and Camaro are both powerful and thrifty on gas (when driven conscientiously).

The 2011 3.7-liter V6 Mustang is rated at 30 miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway (when equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission), while delivering a remarkable 305 horsepower. I was lucky to be on hand to witness the Mustang 1000-Lap Challenge at Bristol Motor Speedway back in June. After spending a good part of the day with Mustang Vehicle Engineering Manager Tom Barnes and the engineering crew, I gained a raft of insight into how the original pony car was transformed into fuel-efficient fire-breathing beast.

Want to know how the team scored a remarkable 48.5 MPG in the test? Que up the video …

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Review

August 23, 2013July 28, 2010 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Review Summary: The Chevy Malibu is a classic American mid-size sedan, with roots that run back to the mid-1960s. While old school Chevy Malibu fans may argue that the ‘72 was the last truly beautiful Malibu, a highly-successful redesign in the 2008 model year breathed new life into the model. These days, Malibu battles it out in a wickedly competitive mid-size market with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, and newly redesigned Hyundai Sonata leading the pack.

Plug-in Electric Chevy Equinox

August 23, 2013April 2, 2010 by mpg-o-editor

When most folks think of electric vehicles, they think small … as in tiny cars. But what if you could electrify a roomy and comfortable crossover, like the highly popular Chevy Equinox?

2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6 Review

August 23, 2013August 2, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic Chevrolet Camaro V6 Review Summary:
With an efficient 3.6-liter V6 engine, the 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT is a rock star with a conscience, easily capable of scoring 30 MPG highway when driven with a light foot. The Camaro turned more heads and elicited more positive responses on the street then any vehicle we’ve tested in the last year, with the possible exception of the Dodge Challenger.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Review

August 23, 2013July 24, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic Chevrolet Equinox Review Summary:
With segment topping highway gas mileage, the redesigned 2010 Chevy Equinox goes to battle in the crowded field of five-passenger crossovers. A car-like and quiet ride along with a roomy and smartly-designed interior makes the 2010 Equinox a worthy contender for families swapping out of conventional SUVs.