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2012 Ford Edge: 21/30 mpg (EcoBoost); 19/27 mpg (base FWD); 18/25 mpg (base AWD); 18/25 mpg (Sport FWD); 17/23 mpg (Sport AWD)
As for our Edge's fuel economy, it was not great...we came in at 17.3 mpg
that's a 20-horsepower gain with an increase in fuel economy in both highway and city driving
I didn't do that nearly as much as I thought I might; it averaged 24 mpg through the trip in a loaded Limited
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2012 Ford Edge: 21/30 mpg (EcoBoost); 19/27 mpg (base FWD); 18/25 mpg (base AWD); 18/25 mpg (Sport FWD); 17/23 mpg (Sport AWD)
EPA
As for our Edge's fuel economy, it was not great...we came in at 17.3 mpg
CNET
that's a 20-horsepower gain with an increase in fuel economy in both highway and city driving
Kelley Blue Book
I didn't do that nearly as much as I thought I might; it averaged 24 mpg through the trip in a loaded Limited
Detroit News
For the 2012 model year, the Ford Edge gets a serious fuel economy boost by the way of turbocharging. However, its V-6 versions still have only average gas mileage.
The new EcoBoost option is available on Edge SE and higher trim levels. It features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic for a net of 240 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Ford says it will earn an EPA highway rating of 21/30 mpg, excellent numbers for the five-passenger crossover market. The engine's not alone in its hard work: direct injection is a big factor in fuel economy, but Ford also uses lower rolling-resistance 18-inch tires to cut down on friction, while it also employs an active aerodynamic grill that closes at lower engine temperatures, improving airflow and reducing drag.
Other models aren't quite as frugal. The front-drive Edge with Ford's 3.5-liter V-6 is rated at 19/27 mpg; adding all-wheel drive drops figures to 18/25 mpg, which is where the 3.7-liter Edge Sport starts out. An AWD Edge Sport has the least efficient drivetrain, at 17/23 mpg.
Conclusion
With its new EcoBoost option, the 2012 Ford Edge ranks near the top of its class for fuel economy--but the Sport edition brings it back down to earth.
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