9 MPG is the price you pay for all the running gear and ruggedness of this rig. 35 gallons in the tank. 4X4 work drops that number a bit. It seems painful until you are in the middle of nowhere and need a few ice cold beers, steak for the campfire and a hot shower to wash the sand out of your hair. Priceless!! The original owner towed a boat with it (hence the receiver hitch front and rear).