Volvo V50 2.4i fuel economy

[Nick04]

Been measuring a regular journey I do at 30mph and I'm averaging pretty much bang on 30mpg. Pretty pleased with that as my previous car which was a 1.4TSI did similar. Given I'm driving in a very efficient manner in the V50, as in reading the road ahead for traffic lights and roundabouts, etc. But still, it's a better mpg than I was expecting. Will have to see what I get on a longer run.

[T5R92011]

Same engine but different car (a 2000 Mk1 V70). Mine was showing an average of 22mpg but it's a high mileage car with a lot of worn components just getting replaced currently, so I'm hoping to see better MPG.

Mine is a 5 speed geartronic.

[MDS40]

Mine shows 19.2
All town driving.

[T5R92011]

I am extremely lucky to also own a Euro 3 D5, which is the most economical vehicle i have ever driven.

However these 5 cylinder Volvo petrol engines, turbo or non turbo are a complete luxury item from a time when petrol was cheap, and the typical owner had money to burn. My 2.4 is designated as my emergency 'backup' car, but currently Ive been using it as a daily while my D5 is off the road for some repairs and BOY am I feeling the enourmous increase in fuel bills from this 2.4 petrol engine.

Honestly, old diesel engines are suddenly becoming very attractive if you can avoid ULEZ etc.

[Familyman 90]

Originally Posted by Nick04

Been measuring a regular journey I do at 30mph and I'm averaging pretty much bang on 30mpg. Pretty pleased with that as my previous car which was a 1.4TSI did similar. Given I'm driving in a very efficient manner in the V50, as in reading the road ahead for traffic lights and roundabouts, etc. But still, it's a better mpg than I was expecting. Will have to see what I get on a longer run.

Thats not bad at all. The V50 2.4 actually weighs about 50kg more than the P2 V70 with the same engine, so kudos to your skills and the condition of the motor.

[Nick04]

Forgot to mention, I also always use manual mode which I'd imagine contributes to efficiency. I also don't really go above 2000 revs unless I really need to. The thing is with this engine, you do need to operate at higher revs with lower speeds if you're trying to get a move on. I'd imagine driving it this way would get some very low mpg numbers.

[The Thong]

Originally Posted by Nick04

Been measuring a regular journey I do at 30mph and I'm averaging pretty much bang on 30mpg. Pretty pleased with that as my previous car which was a 1.4TSI did similar. Given I'm driving in a very efficient manner in the V50, as in reading the road ahead for traffic lights and roundabouts, etc. But still, it's a better mpg than I was expecting. Will have to see what I get on a longer run.

Is that 30mpg according to the trip meter or have you worked it out manually by fuel usage against mileage? V50 trip meters are notoriously ambitious. My V50 diesel used to show 61mpg but was actually giving me 52mpg (not trying to dishearten you by the way). It might be worth if you fill up to full every time is zero the mileage trip and then work it out against how much you used on your next fill up, it’ll give you a pretty accurate figure. I do it regularly.

TT

[Nick04]

Originally Posted by The Thong

Is that 30mpg according to the trip meter or have you worked it out manually by fuel usage against mileage? V50 trip meters are notoriously ambitious. My V50 diesel used to show 61mpg but was actually giving me 52mpg (not trying to dishearten you by the way). It might be worth if you fill up to full every time is zero the mileage trip and then work it out against how much you used on your next fill up, it’ll give you a pretty accurate figure. I do it regularly.

TT

It's what was shown on the trip computer so I'll have to measure it by fuel usage as well. However, when I first got the vehicle it was showing the average as much lower, think it was early 20s. The mpg does feel okay as well, as in anecdotally. It feels reasonable when driving.

[The Thong]

Originally Posted by Nick04

It's what was shown on the trip computer so I'll have to measure it by fuel usage as well. However, when I first got the vehicle it was showing the average as much lower, think it was early 20s. The mpg does feel okay as well, as in anecdotally. It feels reasonable when driving.

I’m running my Subaru on Super which is bringing back enough of an improvement to justify the price difference and save a few pence. I’ll be interested to see the differential between the two values. Gotta say though, those 2.4’s sound nice when is a good enough reason to have one.

TT

[andy_d]

Originally Posted by Nick04

It's what was shown on the trip computer so I'll have to measure it by fuel usage as well. However, when I first got the vehicle it was showing the average as much lower, think it was early 20s. The mpg does feel okay as well, as in anecdotally. It feels reasonable when driving.

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dont work it out Properly using miles driven/gallons used,,

you really Can get some single digit numbers when you do that and drive it in a spirited manner ,,,ask my wallet for the proof ,,its over there in the corner quivering