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Although the 2.3 only has 280 HP, the difference is the torque. Much more torque and at lower RPM's.Changing jobs, I got a 2016 Explorer with the 2.3L Ecoboost engine. I've driven and XLT with the 3.5L engine for the last 2 years, it was a 2014 model. I always felt that engine was underpowered even though it's listed at 290 HP.
I've only had the 2.3L since Friday and have 245 miles on it, but the engine is night and day different from the 3.5L. I never thought I'd like a 4 cylinder turbocharged engine, but this one has so much better acceleration, pick-up and runs much smoother.
Time will tell on the mileage. On the 3.5L I got up to 24.5 Highway and I think averaged around 17 in normal town driving.
I will keep you informed, but the 2.3L seems like a good choice in this car vs the normally aspirated 3.5L.
The NA 3.5L V6 has 255 ft-lbs torque @ 4000 rpm while the 2.3L Ecoboost has 310 ft-lbs torque @ 3000 rpm. HP for the 3.5 is 290 @ 6500 rpm and the 2.3 has 280 @ 5600 rpm.
Peter