The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R’s EPA fuel economy ratings aren’t great

• The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R EPA-estimated at 10 mpg city, 15 highway and 13 combined.
• Ford’s fuel economy ratings are terrible, but they are nearly identical 702-horsepower Ram TRXwhich has a worst rating of 14 mpg on the highway.
• By comparison, the regular F-150 Raptor is rated at 15 mpg city, 18 highway and 16 combined.

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

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

The only other machine that compares to the Raptor R and the TRX is this one Cadillac Escalade-V. Sure, it lacks a cargo bed and rugged off-road hardware, but it does have a body-on-frame construction and a supercharged V-8 that makes 682 horsepower. The Caddy is rated at 11 mpg city, 16 highway and 13 combined. Think about that for a second: If you take the Ford, Ram, and Cadillac highway ratings, they’re all 45 mpg — one less than the Toyota Corolla hybrid’s 46 mpg highway rating.

Of course, Raptor fans who aren’t interested in the fuel-guzzling R-rated model can settle for the regular version. It is EPA-rated at up to 15 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and between 15–16 mpg combined. Be careful, though, because opting for the 37-inch tire package can drop city and highway ratings to 14 and 16, respectively.

The 2023 F-150 Raptor R starts at $109,145. To find out how a super truck performs on the giant off-road terrain that is Michigan’s Silver Lake Sand Dunes, check out our first ride.

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