segald Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hi...I test drove both engines today. The salesman mentioned that there wasn't too much difference in these 2 engines and that the 2.0 is pretty strong. Mileage is a little better and of course, it is cheaper. They did seem very similar in power; I had not considered the smaller engine at all but I don't want to be disappointed after I've had the vehicle awhile. Any opinions? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 If you liked the way it drove the 2.0L is a good choice. Don't expect great mpg despite the EPA ratings. But it has great low end torque. Neither is a bad choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 The D35 has proven to be a reliable plant. The EB20 uses premium fuel for the higher horsepower rating BUT torque is unchanged on regular fuel. If you are looking for low to mid range grunt and are easy on the gas, the EB20 is a great engine. As said above, you can't go wrong with either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbar Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) I am currently getting an all around 26mpg on my 2015 2.0l. I was impressed with the 2.0l performance, coming off a 2007 3.5l Edge. I have read that they, for some reason, detuned the 3.5l starting in 2015. Is that true Kirby? If so why? I did manage one time to squeak 30mpg driving the speed limits and feather-footing it on all the take off's on a 100 mile trip. Edited June 8, 2016 by Xbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segald Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thank you for your answers. I am leaning toward the 2.0, I am trying to get the old fashioned ideas about 4 cylinder engines out of my head...and maybe save a little money. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 You'll forget it's a 4 cylinder after a couple of weeks. I went from a 3.9L v8 to a 3.0L V6 to a 2.0LEB and don't regret it for a minute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) I really like the 2.0L in the Edge, especially since it can be extremely quiet and smooth around town. I would still prefer the V6 which does deliver noticeably better power on demand around town while the 2.0L EB still needs more spooling to hustle. I believe the 3.5 was detuned from 285 to 265HP, basically pulling back on the 2011 upgrade which makes no sense but I'm assuming it's FE related. Still, I drive my sister's '10 Edge and it certainly feels peppier than the 2.0L EB in my Dad's 2015, but then again it also makes more noise while doing so. Edited June 8, 2016 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermans Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I just got a 2.0 EB Edge. It is really smooth and quiet. I think there is no difference in power when I compare it to the 2010 Fusion 3.0 Duratec motor it had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segald Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Well, I did it...I purchased a 2016 Edge Titanium with the 2.0 engine. So far I am loving it, it has a lot of bells and whistles (of course they didn't come free) and it is very nice. Taking it on a decent highway trip soon and I am anxious to see how it performs...thank you for your opinions and I'm sure I will have more questions in the coming (years)... Dave Hi...I test drove both engines today. The salesman mentioned that there wasn't too much difference in these 2 engines and that the 2.0 is pretty strong. Mileage is a little better and of course, it is cheaper. They did seem very similar in power; I had not considered the smaller engine at all but I don't want to be disappointed after I've had the vehicle awhile. Any opinions? Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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