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StatusRed · Jul 19th, 2019, 07:51

For reference at 70MPH my 2.0i is doing 3,050RPM, my Dad's car with 6 gears (also a 2.0i engine - Mazda CX-5) will do it at 2,500RPM.

I've driven a Vauxhaull Mokka (eurgh) which was pulling over 4K RPM at 70MPH so 3K RPM doesn't seem that bad to me!

Jul 19th, 2019, 07:51	#3
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:45 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	For reference at 70MPH my 2.0i is doing 3,050RPM, my Dad's car with 6 gears (also a 2.0i engine - Mazda CX-5) will do it at 2,500RPM. I've driven a Vauxhaull Mokka (eurgh) which was pulling over 4K RPM at 70MPH so 3K RPM doesn't seem that bad to me! __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak