On several vehicles I use in my business, I keep accurate and detailed expense records. It's easy to dial 'em up at any moment and figure EXACT cost per mile to operate any and all of them. This also allows me to keep tabs on fuel use. My program even figures cost per mile per cargo lbs.
I've got 3 gas trucks that are IDENTICAL. They are used on a rotating basis with 3 different drivers. One gets far BETTER mileage. One gets about what it should based on EPA estimates. 3rd drinks the gas.
My diesel pick ups are money pits and won't be replaced with diesels when that time comes. What is gained by increased mileage is more than offset by increased purchase price and routine maint cost. They're just not anywhere NEAR as practical as the manufacturer propaganda would lead you to believe.
I also have a couple imports, smaller trucks. It's been my observation that the EPA ratings on them are more accurate than the domestic brands.
Essentially anecdotal observations based on hard numbers....But long and short, EPA ratings serve as a decent baseline, but can vary wildly depending on a number of factors.
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