Same gas mileage as a V8? Why?

[seven50rider]

So I was just wondering why the frontiers get about the same gas mileage as most V8s nowadays?

[prox4]

The Frontier is an old design. The "nowadays" v8s were designed in the last few years. Technology is amazing isn't it.

[SDFrontier85]

Easy. The frontier is an old truck with an old engine and an old transmission. The new one will likely get great mpg.

[upflying]

Check the mpg on the Canyon/Colorado if you want lousy mileage in a small truck.

[Abmobil]

I haven't gotten less than 19mpg with my truck so far, currently sitting at 1900 miles ,and while most of my driving was fairly laid back I have def put the pedal to the metal more than a few times. I think that's quite good for the power ,and weight of the vehicle. It gets better mileage than V8s in similar sized vehicles of yesterday, Explorer/ Grand Cherokees etc ,and makes more power than most of those offerings.

I'm certain it will easily pull over 20 mpg on a road trip.

[GTwannabe]

Old tech. Also, the GM and RAM trucks use tricks like variable cylinder management to inflate the highway MPG number. Can make for a horrible driving experience and expensive repair bills when the system acts up.

In real world driving, the Frontier does much better since its 1000lbs lighter than a comparable full-size.

[tholmes]

6-8 speed transmissions vs 5 in auto's. Plus, I regularly get 21-24mpg if I drive sanely. I think only the ford with turbo v6 gets that....

[Mathster]

the reason our v6 gets mileage like a modern V8 is due to the the v8 using variable displacement technology in most cases.

[Gonzo's SV 4x4]

It also has about the same power or more than some V8's.

[Sangster]

wait until you have 180k miles and 1000lbs of extra weight/armor/winch/etc.

You'll get GREAT mileage!