Ecoboost vs 5.0
10-15-2014, 01:51 PM
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Ecoboost vs 5.0
Looking at getting a new F150 and I'm torn between the 2 engine options, the power from the ecoboost is great but I've heard mixed results on fuel economy. I've heard that the 5.0 and ecoboost get similar milage, was wondering what you guys with either a 5.0 or ecoboost are getting around town and on the highway around 70+ mph
10-15-2014, 01:57 PM
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An ecoboost vs 5.0 thread...
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10-15-2014, 03:50 PM
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Drive both, pick your poison
10-15-2014, 04:05 PM
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Summarizing all the research I did before purchasing mine:
1) If you will be towing / hauling a lot the ECO is a better choices, the power is available much earlier in the RPM range.
2) They get very similar MPGs, with the ECO getting the slight advantage.
3) More traditional truck sound with the 5.0
Personally, I chose the 5.0. I am not going to do that much towing / hauling and the 'premium' price with the ECO just didn't make sense for me.
They are both great trucks, like anything, each have advantages and disadvantages.
1) If you will be towing / hauling a lot the ECO is a better choices, the power is available much earlier in the RPM range.
2) They get very similar MPGs, with the ECO getting the slight advantage.
3) More traditional truck sound with the 5.0
Personally, I chose the 5.0. I am not going to do that much towing / hauling and the 'premium' price with the ECO just didn't make sense for me.
They are both great trucks, like anything, each have advantages and disadvantages.
10-15-2014, 04:09 PM
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5.0 boy...
lmao
lmao
10-15-2014, 04:19 PM
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My average commuting tank is about 17.5 (60 town/40 freeway). On the freeway, I'll be in the 20-22 mpg range depending on conditions.
No such thing as "better" in this case, but I knew right away which was right for me. One test drive in the EB and my mind was made up!
No such thing as "better" in this case, but I knew right away which was right for me. One test drive in the EB and my mind was made up!
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10-15-2014, 04:34 PM
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Seriously I would've gotten either but the truck with options I wanted had the EB
Keep in mind the EB is like Jekyll and Hyde.
Pulls like a beast (6.2) and just as thirsty while pulling so MPGs will plunge.
While not pulling its going to get mpg of the 5.0 or slightly better depending how you drive.
If you tow a lot and need the power, get the EB. If not go 5.0
Keep in mind the EB is like Jekyll and Hyde.
Pulls like a beast (6.2) and just as thirsty while pulling so MPGs will plunge.
While not pulling its going to get mpg of the 5.0 or slightly better depending how you drive.
If you tow a lot and need the power, get the EB. If not go 5.0
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10-15-2014, 10:22 PM
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Seriously I would've gotten either but the truck with options I wanted had the EB
Keep in mind the EB is like Jekyll and Hyde.
Pulls like a beast (6.2) and just as thirsty while pulling so MPGs will plunge.
While not pulling its going to get mpg of the 5.0 or slightly better depending how you drive.
If you tow a lot and need the power, get the EB. If not go 5.0
Keep in mind the EB is like Jekyll and Hyde.
Pulls like a beast (6.2) and just as thirsty while pulling so MPGs will plunge.
While not pulling its going to get mpg of the 5.0 or slightly better depending how you drive.
If you tow a lot and need the power, get the EB. If not go 5.0
I pull my 17' boat and a small trailer with my 5.0 and mpg is fine. Couldn't justify the cost of an ecoboost, and I've heard of some issues with the ecoboost. That 5.0 is a proven machine. Just search the forums. There's more information than you can handle.
10-15-2014, 11:09 PM
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FYI, the Coyote 5.0 is no more proven than the EB. Both came out in the F150 in 2011. It's not the same 302 from Ford's past.
