MPG differences between H3/Alpha?

[3Hummer]

Originally Posted by lance-n

i have the 2006 I5 and consistently get 13-15 mpg.
i do mostly non highway driving, but commute 5 miles daily.

the "06's are supposed to get 15-20 MPG where as the "007-later are supposed to get 14-19MPG due to the .2 litre increase in the engine and the 22 added horsepower

[wpage]

My 06 I5 3.5 avg. 17mpg. With the archaic 4 speed auto...

[Lezam]

Does anyone with the Alpha have their average mpg results? I might even go for the alpha now, it seems the power will not affect mpg?

[lance-n]

from what i have seen and from the experience of others on this forum, it seems that the adventure model gets a little less mpg than the base or lux model.
i am sure the A/T treads and larger tire size are one factor.
maybe the different gears are a factor as well, i am not an expert.
what i do know is that if you are worried about fuel economy, just talk with anybody who has upgraded to 35" M/T's and they will assure you that your fuel efficiency will be further reduced.
to put it in perspective, i just think about the long hours i spend fueling the tiara at the fuel dock - it burns around 2 gallons to the mile! (hope the greenies don't see this)
then the h3 mileage doesn't seem so bad!

[Lezam]

Originally Posted by lance-n

from what i have seen and from the experience of others on this forum, it seems that the adventure model gets a little less mpg than the base or lux model.
i am sure the A/T treads and larger tire size are one factor.
maybe the different gears are a factor as well, i am not an expert.
what i do know is that if you are worried about fuel economy, just talk with anybody who has upgraded to 35" M/T's and they will assure you that your fuel efficiency will be further reduced.
to put it in perspective, i just think about the long hours i spend fueling the tiara at the fuel dock - it burns around 2 gallons to the mile! (hope the greenies don't see this)
then the h3 mileage doesn't seem so bad!

Thanks for the info. I think im going back to the lux, it seems that acceleration isnt increased much with the V8 anyways, thats what I read on another topic.

[3Hummer]

Originally Posted by Lezam

Thanks for the info. I think im going back to the lux, it seems that acceleration isnt increased much with the V8 anyways, thats what I read on another topic.

thats where your way wrong, the current H3 gets between 10.8 and 11.2 on the 0-60MPH and the H3 Alpha does 0-60 MPH in 8.2 seconds, if you ask me 3 seconds is a significant difference in 0-60

[Lezam]

Originally Posted by 3Hummer

thats where your way wrong, the current H3 gets between 10.8 and 11.2 on the 0-60MPH and the H3 Alpha does 0-60 MPH in 8.2 seconds, if you ask me 3 seconds is a significant difference in 0-60

Ah, so I guess the other guy was mistaken. From what im thinking now, if theres hardly any effect on gas milage, a big effect on acceleration, wouldnt it be worth it to spend the extra few thousand to get the V8? Any cons you guys notice?

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Originally Posted by 3Hummer

thats where your way wrong, the current H3 gets between 10.8 and 11.2 on the 0-60MPH and the H3 Alpha does 0-60 MPH in 8.2 seconds, if you ask me 3 seconds is a significant difference in 0-60

Yup. Thats the differance between a Corvette and a Civic.