Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Escort / ZX2 MPG

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Chart is based on 11 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet SS and 5 fuel economy reports for the Ford Escort / ZX2.

Chevrolet SS 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
2017	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	0	50	50	70	16.8

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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
2003	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	2	8	14	78	65	32.5
2002	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	5	85	0	10	60	29.4
2002	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	light	25	40	20	15	70	26.0
2001	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	15	55	28	2	70	22.2

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Chevrolet SS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
	My mention of a $1,300 gas guzzler tax foreshadowed this "why not." If you want a fuel-efficient car, you probably don't want a big, V8-powered sedan. But even compared to the Dodge Charger R/T the SS is a guzzler. This is partly because the very small number sold doesn't justify an upgrade to GM's latest engine and transmission technology, which includes variable valve timing, cylinder deactivation, and eight-speed automatic transmissions. These technologies enable the Charger R/T to earn EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, while the SS can only manage 14/21 with a six-speed automatic or 15/21 with a six-speed manual (which skips from first to fourth under light throttle). In my real-world driving, the trip computer usually reported an average around 16 or 17 in the suburbs (20 if I drove with a very light foot) and MAYBE 24 on the highway. The trip computer in the Dodge reported averages that were usually higher by a couple MPG, but keep its engine in V4 mode (i.e. no lights to stop for) and the average can reach 30. see full Chevrolet SS review

Chevrolet SS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Wow, really, really bad. All the reviews you may have read about the fuel economy are dead on. You can optimistically get 24 on the freeway and low teens city. Then again you are NOT buying this car for fuel economy. see full Chevrolet SS review

Ford Escort / ZX2 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2003	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good. When I drive it in my mostly rural neighborhood, I get 25-27 MPG when not in winter. I know my son has done better on long trips. see full Ford Escort / ZX2 review