"JGalban via AviationKB.com" u32749@uwe wrote in message
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john wrote:
I have rented a
Cherokee 140 and the fuel burn was much higher than the C172 with the
same engine, (8-9 vs 6) .

This is more a function of the pilot's choice in altitude, power setting
and mixture control than anything else. Since they have the same engine,
they should burn about the same amount a fuel at identical power settings
(about 8gph at 75% power is normal for both types). If you fly one fast
and
low, 9 gph is not unheard of. Slow and high, and 6 gph is doable.


Back in 2001, I flew my 140 to Oshkosh along with 2 Warriors and 2 Skyhawks.
All had Lycomong O320 160HP engines. When we stopped for fuel, we all took
almost the exact same amount.