Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Lexus GX MPG

Chart is based on 28 fuel economy reports for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 25 fuel economy reports for the Lexus GX.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2010	4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	none	0	25	28	48	70	16.7
2008	4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	med	light	2	2	50	47	58	14.2
2008	4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	5	10	65	20	68	14.4
2007	4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	15	60	25	60	18.9
2007	4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	none	10	20	23	47	63	16.5
2007	4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	3	53	35	10	60	17.8
2005	4dr SUT 205-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	none	0	0	20	80	70	16.3
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2004	4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	10	30	20	40	75	20.0
2004	4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	0	0	6	94	67	17.9
2003	4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	none	5	30	38	28	68	17.0
2001	4dr SUT 203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	0	10	55	35	60	14.1

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2008	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	1	17	33	50	73	17.0
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	21	21	25	32	70	15.0
2006	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	med	light	7	37	31	25	71	16.3
2005	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	med	light	16	26	5	53	76	17.6
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	7	36	45	13	65	16.2
2003	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	light	10	18	33	40	58	16.7

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	99 Dodge Durango with 5.9 V8 got better fuel economy with same driving habits. Expected better with smaller V8 and 6 speed trans. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review
2008	4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Terrible. I've owned fullsize pickups and SUV so I know what to expect. I've never seen the average mpg display read over 15mpg for the six months I've owned it. The main reason I bought this was the combination AWD and 4WD transfer case, but it doesn't have a 2 wheel drive position like my Sierra did. Boy do I miss that, I averaged 20 mpg per tank. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review
2007	4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	highway mileage is very good, better than my lighter V6 Ranger; 21mpg on the highway @ 75mph on flat road. City, with the remote start in winter, with the AWD kicking in, and lead foot acceleration nets me 13mpg. A light foot can get 15mpg city see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review
2002	4dr SUT 203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	I think we all wish for 30 mpd-thats unrealistic when you have 10000+ lbs on the road when towing. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review

Lexus GX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	The GX has a 4.7l V8, but gets similar mileage to our old V6 powered Ridgeline, about 18 mpg. Very good for a V8. see full Lexus GX review

Lexus GX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	You can always wish for better gas mileage. see full Lexus GX review
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	average 17 mpg, mixed city and highway, requires premium fuel see full Lexus GX review