Fuel Economy - What do you get out of a tank? (3rd gens only)

[milo]

Hey Guys...

On a Simular note..... according to Redbook, a TJ II Auto Wagon uses 8.4 l/100 Combined , whilst a TL Auto Wagon uses 11.5. THe Motor is the Same, (I believe), but is the extra weight the killer here?
Looking at a few posts about, the figures seem to vary all over the Place.

My Wife has a TL, and gets around 11 l/100, (As per litres/odo), with a Mixture of Hwy and city driving, Doesn't like using the Air-Cond, and with two Children under 3 in the back seat, drives with a Light(ish) right Foot.

Now she Loves her wagon, but hates the Fuel it uses..... Would Down grading to a TJ II improve the Fuel Consuption?

Sorry Bout the Questions, thought might be better in this thread instead of starting a new one...

Cheers.

[vlad]

Hey Guys...

On a Simular note..... according to Redbook, a TJ II Auto Wagon uses 8.4 l/100 Combined , whilst a TL Auto Wagon uses 11.5. THe Motor is the Same, (I believe), but is the extra weight the killer here?
Looking at a few posts about, the figures seem to vary all over the Place.

My Wife has a TL, and gets around 11 l/100, (As per litres/odo), with a Mixture of Hwy and city driving, Doesn't like using the Air-Cond, and with two Children under 3 in the back seat, drives with a Light(ish) right Foot.

Now she Loves her wagon, but hates the Fuel it uses..... Would Down grading to a TJ II improve the Fuel Consuption?

Sorry Bout the Questions, thought might be better in this thread instead of starting a new one...

Cheers.

I'd take the safety of the tl over the fuel eco of the tj any day. don't jump to conclusion about the tj til you do the same routes with same conditions.