2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R's EPA Fuel-Economy Ratings Are Predictably Awful

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is rated at 10 mpg city, 15 highway, and 13 combined, per the EPA.The Ford’s fuel-economy ratings are awful, but they’re almost identical to the 702-hp Ram TRX, which has a worse 14-mpg highway rating.For comparison, the regular F-150 Raptor is rated up to 15 mpg city, 18 highway, and 16 combined.

We’re not surprised the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R has awful fuel-economy ratings. What do you expect from an off-road mega truck with a 700-hp supercharged V-8 and 37-inch tires that tower over most toddlers? While both those traits are awesome, they predictably contribute to the Raptor R’s drinking problem, which, according to the EPA, results in estimates of 10 mpg city and 15 mpg highway—for a combined rating of 12 mpg.

Since everything in the pickup-truck segment is a battle of some sort, it’s worth noting the thirstiest F-150 has EPA ratings that are almost identical to those of the 702-hp Ram TRX. Both trucks are estimated to get an abysmal 10 mpg in the city, but the Ram’s 14-mpg highway figure is 1 mpg worse than the Ford’s. They also have the same 12 mpg combined.

Combined, their highway ratings are still 1 mpg less than a hybrid Toyota Corolla’s 46-mpg figure.

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The only other machine that’s remotely comparable to the Raptor R and TRX is the Cadillac Escalade-V. Sure, it’s missing a cargo bed and hardcore off-road hardware, but it has a body-on-frame design and a supercharged V-8 that makes 682 horsepower. The Caddy is rated at 11 mpg city, 16 highway, and 13 combined. Think about this for a second: If you take the Ford, Ram, and Cadillac’s highway ratings, they add up to 45 mpg—one less than a single Toyota Corolla hybrid rated at 46 mpg highway.

Of course, Raptor fans who aren’t interested in the fuel-swilling R-rated model can settle for the regular version. It’s EPA-rated at up to 15 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and between 15–16 mpg combined. However, beware because opting for the 37-inch tire package can drop its city and highway estimates as low as 14 and 16, respectively.

The 2023 F-150 Raptor R starts at $109,145. To find out how the supertruck performs in the giant off-road playground that is Michigan’s Silver Lake Sand Dunes, check out our first drive.

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