MPG for a 65 plate - What do you guys get?

Yelper85 · Nov 27th, 2020, 18:52

Hi all,

What kind of MPG values do you guys get on a 65 plate, so the new engine variant?

Officially it's around 70mpg, but even on long runs I'm not getting above 38-39mpg.

Got the car from a main dealer, had a major service and it's been in for other repairs, both safety and oil leaks from the rocker so was hoping it would fix, alas not!

The car has come up with a 'Reduced Engine Performance' warning one, but the dealer said it self reset so not to worry . . . .

Any input would be much appreciated.

TeamG · Nov 27th, 2020, 18:58

You don’t mention the model, engine, gearbox or drivetrain.

My ‘17 XC-60 D4 AWD is currently averaging 24mpg, but only on the second tankful since lockdown (the March one) and haven’t gone further than 4.5 miles in 8 months so not too surprising.

Zebster · Nov 27th, 2020, 19:09

Not sure how similar our vehicles are, but over two years of ownership I've been getting around 48mpg (calculated fill-to-fill) on a fair mix of short, medium and long journeys. This fits in pretty well with the mpg findings on the Honest John website.

If I reset the trip statistics display while gently cruising at 65/70mph on a motorway then I can achieve a displayed 65+mpg average for that part of the journey. But that's really cheating and I know the trip statistic average reading is about 5% over- optimistic!

Yelper85 · Nov 27th, 2020, 19:33

Apologies, I really should have been more specific.

Mine is 65 plate D4 with automatic transmission. FWD only. Engine model i'm not sure, but I know it's the later model as the tax was only £30 for the year compared to the D4/D5 of earlier models.

I know it's winter and it's got winter fuel in (less than half a tank), however this V60 replaced an 07 plate VW Golf GT Sport FWD 200BHP which got 45-50 in winter running winter fuel and winter tyres (calculated fill-to-fill as well).

Given I've only had the car a month and it's travelled basically nothing due to the pandemic, I wonder if a few tanks of premium diesel and an Italian cleanup will improve things.

Power wise it's not sluggish, however I wonder if it's only ever been fed basic supermarket fuel so the the injection system could do with a good cleanup.

Zebster · Nov 27th, 2020, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Yelper85

Apologies, I really should have been more specific.

Mine is 65 plate D4 with automatic transmission. FWD only. Engine model i'm not sure, but I know it's the later model as the tax was only £30 for the year compared to the D4/D5 of earlier models.

I know it's winter and it's got winter fuel in (less than half a tank), however this V60 replaced an 07 plate VW Golf GT Sport FWD 200BHP which got 45-50 in winter running winter fuel and winter tyres (calculated fill-to-fill as well).

Given I've only had the car a month and it's travelled basically nothing due to the pandemic, I wonder if a few tanks of premium diesel and an Italian cleanup will improve things.

Power wise it's not sluggish, however I wonder if it's only ever been fed basic supermarket fuel so the the injection system could do with a good cleanup.

Pretty sure that yours must also have a VEA engine like mine, although my VED is only £20.

I always run mine on whatever diesel is cheapest when I'm passing. Never been convinced about the benefits of Italian tuneups!

Yelper85 · Nov 27th, 2020, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Zebster

Pretty sure that yours must also have a VEA engine like mine, although my VED is only £20.

I always run mine on whatever diesel is cheapest when I'm passing. Never been convinced about the benefits of Italian tuneups!

What diesel is it though even though you say cheapest? Are we saying you’ve ran on nothing but supermarket basic and Gulf chip fat oil?

Zebster · Nov 27th, 2020, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Yelper85

What diesel is it though even though you say cheapest? Are we saying you’ve ran on nothing but supermarket basic and Gulf chip fat oil?

I honestly don't know what it was that I last put in... local indy is very cheap and doesn't say what fuel is being sold, at least on any of the signs I ever look at. Happy to buy supermarket stuff as necessary though, it all meets BS/EN590 and surely must come from the same refineries?

Considering the decent performance the engine can muster when ragged, I reckon the economy is very good.

Dash300 · Nov 27th, 2020, 22:14

I get regular a 40 mpg overall on mixed driving when not towing. More than happy with that and it has proved a good tug as well. Runs on pretty much 100% supermarket fuel; lets face it, it's a diesel and I have never been convinced of the high cetane fuel arguments. I would however be more concerned with the increase in 'FAME'(look it up) fuel when left in tanks for long periods of time particularly if a vehicle is sorned for a period of time. Diesel bug is a major issue within the marine diesel using community.

spaceman2844 · Nov 28th, 2020, 09:05

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Originally Posted by Dash300

I get regular a 40 mpg overall on mixed driving when not towing. More than happy with that and it has proved a good tug as well. Runs on pretty much 100% supermarket fuel; lets face it, it's a diesel and I have never been convinced of the high cetane fuel arguments.

Same here, averaging around 40mpg on supermarket diesel for mixed driving. Can get near 50mpg on a long run.

Yelper85 · Nov 29th, 2020, 19:33

Just to be clear Dash300 and spaceman2844, are you running V60s as your signatures say XC60/90?

Nov 27th, 2020, 18:52	#1
Yelper85 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:51 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Matlock	MPG for a 65 plate - What do you guys get? Hi all, What kind of MPG values do you guys get on a 65 plate, so the new engine variant? Officially it's around 70mpg, but even on long runs I'm not getting above 38-39mpg. Got the car from a main dealer, had a major service and it's been in for other repairs, both safety and oil leaks from the rocker so was hoping it would fix, alas not! The car has come up with a 'Reduced Engine Performance' warning one, but the dealer said it self reset so not to worry . . . . Any input would be much appreciated.

Nov 27th, 2020, 18:58	#2
TeamG Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: CARDIFF	You don’t mention the model, engine, gearbox or drivetrain. My ‘17 XC-60 D4 AWD is currently averaging 24mpg, but only on the second tankful since lockdown (the March one) and haven’t gone further than 4.5 miles in 8 months so not too surprising. __________________ _________________________________________ 2017 XC60 D4 AWD R Design Nav 2011 V70 1.6 DRIVe SE (sold) 2008 V50 2.0D SE (sold)

Nov 27th, 2020, 19:09	#3
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Not sure how similar our vehicles are, but over two years of ownership I've been getting around 48mpg (calculated fill-to-fill) on a fair mix of short, medium and long journeys. This fits in pretty well with the mpg findings on the Honest John website. If I reset the trip statistics display while gently cruising at 65/70mph on a motorway then I can achieve a displayed 65+mpg average for that part of the journey. But that's really cheating and I know the trip statistic average reading is about 5% over- optimistic! __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

Nov 27th, 2020, 22:14	#8
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	I get regular a 40 mpg overall on mixed driving when not towing. More than happy with that and it has proved a good tug as well. Runs on pretty much 100% supermarket fuel; lets face it, it's a diesel and I have never been convinced of the high cetane fuel arguments. I would however be more concerned with the increase in 'FAME'(look it up) fuel when left in tanks for long periods of time particularly if a vehicle is sorned for a period of time. Diesel bug is a major issue within the marine diesel using community. __________________ XC60 VEA 181 2015MY SE Lux Nav Geartronic 8 speed Auto. 1962 LR S11a, 1970 Mk2 Vitesse Convertible. Maybe the Hokey Cokey is what it's all about!

Nov 29th, 2020, 19:33	#10
Yelper85 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:51 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Matlock	Just to be clear Dash300 and spaceman2844, are you running V60s as your signatures say XC60/90? __________________ 65 plate V60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 Auto 20 plate XC60 Inscription Pro T8 PHEV + Polestar

Nov 27th, 2020, 19:33	#4
Yelper85 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:51 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Matlock	Apologies, I really should have been more specific. Mine is 65 plate D4 with automatic transmission. FWD only. Engine model i'm not sure, but I know it's the later model as the tax was only £30 for the year compared to the D4/D5 of earlier models. I know it's winter and it's got winter fuel in (less than half a tank), however this V60 replaced an 07 plate VW Golf GT Sport FWD 200BHP which got 45-50 in winter running winter fuel and winter tyres (calculated fill-to-fill as well). Given I've only had the car a month and it's travelled basically nothing due to the pandemic, I wonder if a few tanks of premium diesel and an Italian cleanup will improve things. Power wise it's not sluggish, however I wonder if it's only ever been fed basic supermarket fuel so the the injection system could do with a good cleanup.

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