What Diesel Mileage does your VS30 get?

What Mileage does your VS30 get, at what speed?

  • Under 13 MPG @ 75+ MPH

    Votes: 1 1.4%

  • Under 13 MPG @ 61-74 MPH

    Votes: 1 1.4%

  • Under 13 MPG @ <61 MPH

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 13-16 MPG @ 75+ MPH

    Votes: 7 10.1%

  • 13-16 MPG @ 61-74 MPH

    Votes: 3 4.3%

  • 13-16 MPG @ <61 MPH

    Votes: 2 2.9%

  • 17-19 MPG @ 75+ MPH

    Votes: 12 17.4%

  • 17-19 MPG @ 61-74 MPH

    Votes: 20 29.0%

  • 17-19 MPG @ <61 MPH

    Votes: 6 8.7%

  • 20-22 MPG @ 75+ MPH

    Votes: 4 5.8%

  • 20-22 MPG @ 61-74 MPH

    Votes: 9 13.0%

  • 20-22 MPG @ <61 MPH

    Votes: 6 8.7%

  • 23-26 MPG @ 75+ MPH

    Votes: 3 4.3%

  • 23-26 MPG @ 61-74 MPH

    Votes: 3 4.3%

  • 23-26 MPG @ <61 MPH

    Votes: 4 5.8%
  • Total voters
    69
sanomechanic

sanomechanic

Well-known member
kinjachris said:
Just finished a 1000+ mile round trip of CA. 144 low roof with oversized tires which aren't helping. Went up and town a couple of mountains including tahoe. Ended the trip north of 19.5 mpg. I can't put my finger on an exact number but I feel like i'm paying 2-4 mpg in the 17" wheels and oversized KO2s. I can hear the resistance.
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If you are going by the miles on the speedo. You need to do some math. You are actually covering a little more ground with the tires that what the speedo says. there are some mileage calculators on line. The 17 inch ko's are larger in diameter.

Take a beer can. put a mark on it. make one complete roll and stop it. Mark that spot on table. Take a red bull can do the same. You get the picture

fill up at on ramp . Do a road trip on free way 100-200 miles. Get off and fill again. Use google maps, driving to get miles from GPS. Compare to 100 0r 200 miles on speedo to get an idea how far off you are. probably getting an extra 3-5 miles covered for every 100 by speedo. Very curious to see results of that test
 
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metrisprinter

Member
Dynaco1 - I thought you were getting a 4cylinder?
After much back and forth size and motor, I've finally decided 4 cylinder 144 crew. If can't locate with both comfort seats & Cruise control, a cargo would be fine with headliner, windows & such...
 
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Deemers

New member
Hello guys, first post but lots more to come during buildout. We flew to Wisconsin on Halloween and picked up a slightly used 2019 144 cargo high top diesel. 2000 miles home to northern AZ mostly highway speed but varied it for break-in. 20.3 mpg overall using fuel receipts and odometer. not a hitch with this amazing platform!
 
sanomechanic

sanomechanic

Well-known member
Deemers said:
Hello guys, first post but lots more to come during buildout. We flew to Wisconsin on Halloween and picked up a slightly used 2019 144 cargo high top diesel. 2000 miles home to northern AZ mostly highway speed but varied it for break-in. 20.3 mpg overall using fuel receipts and odometer. not a hitch with this amazing platform!
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I figured 19 to 21 actual MPG would be about right given the new transmission with 2 over drive gear ratios
 
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GLJones

Active member
My 2019 2500 170 Diesel Passenger is averaging 18.5 on mixed highway and city driving over 3000 miles. I generally put the adaptive cruise control on 82 on the highway.
 
steved57

steved57

Member
Just today picked up 2019 4x4 170 diesel and drove it 280 miles home - onboard computer showed 18.5 and was at 70 to 75 plus a good bit stop on go thru towns - when get it fitted out and go on first trip will do actual calculations and see how it does
 
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Michlb

Active member
19.2 in mixed mode highway/city over 6000 miles. About 20 on highway when I drive around 70. High roof 144 RWD.
 
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Mr Makai

Active member
aviatordoc said:
What tire pressures are you running. Cold AM pressures?

I have it at 46 and 61, but get my teeth rattled a few times.
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40/60

My mpgs is mostly likely because I drive like an old man.

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Valeria2019

Member
Ok I don't understand some the basics. We just purchased a 2019 144" 4x4 Diesel and had it converted here in Portland. You folks are always referring to model numbers for the chassis and engines, how do I determine what "Model Numbers: I have.....hope this makes sense
 
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Enginenumber

Active member
Hi there Guys,
another test on fuel use
my 2019 VS30 high roof ,MWB 144 v6 auto 4x4 run over 800km of driving on open road. 38 degrees Celsius outside , air / con running , 110km/h ,150-200 kg gear inside, 60 psi in tyres , fiamma awning, large solar panel and frame and running rail on roof.

Actual use was 11.6 litre/100km over that distance. ( this was fuel used , not from dash computer ).

Hope this helps.
 
Boxster1971

Boxster1971

2023 Sprinter 2500 144wb AWD
Enginenumber said:
Hi there Guys,
another test on fuel use
my 2019 VS30 high roof ,MWB 144 v6 auto 4x4 run over 800km of driving on open road. 38 degrees Celsius outside , air / con running , 110km/h ,150-200 kg gear inside, 60 psi in tyres , fiamma awning, large solar panel and frame and running rail on roof.

Actual use was 11.6 litre/100km over that distance. ( this was fuel used , not from dash computer ).

Hope this helps.
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Thanks - that is just over 20 MPG.
 
aviatordoc

aviatordoc

Active member
What tire pressures are yall runnin in your vans?
I have the upsized 265.75.16 on stock wheels. 46 seemed low. And 70 in the rear for an empty van was too high.
Afraid to go too low as it may affect the mileage as well.
 
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jdl8r

New member
Road trip from San Diego to Park City in my 2019 4x4 v6 diesel and managed 14.5 MPG average over the last 900 miles. Granted I was driving 80 mph on the way here. Driving around the mountains that last 200 miles, hitting upwards of 18mpg. 4% offset due to larger tires. Not terrible. My Quigley e350 would get about 10mpg on the same drive (maxing out at 70mph).
 
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Michlb

Active member
jdl8r said:
Road trip from San Diego to Park City in my 2019 4x4 v6 diesel and managed 14.5 MPG average over the last 900 miles. Granted I was driving 80 mph on the way here. Driving around the mountains that last 200 miles, hitting upwards of 18mpg. 4% offset due to larger tires. Not terrible. My Quigley e350 would get about 10mpg on the same drive (maxing out at 70mph).
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Was that in 4x4 mode?
 
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