Average MPG - Page 5

66split · Jul 20th, 2010, 14:49

I have a 97' v40 1.8 (the Volvo engine) don't have the on board info centre but I've worked my mpg out to around 32 on motorways at 65mph ish and 25 around town. I'm pretty happy with that but do miss 50 to the gallon out of my old Audi A3 tdi!

Slogblat · Jul 20th, 2010, 17:50

If you are interested in reducing your fuel consumption there are some useful guides about, one of them can be found here:

http://www.eta.co.uk/green_driving

I have a 1.8 GDi with 120k on the clock, and I can average 40 mpg (urban) and use CC whenever I can, even on 30mph roads.

Heavy feet are heavy on fuel.

mikeyskona · Jul 20th, 2010, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slogblat

Heavy feet are heavy on fuel.

Based on my 18MPG average, My feet must weigh a tonne

lmfao

velocitysurfer · Jul 20th, 2010, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyskona

Either that or french fuel is cleaner

lol

I wouldn't know - I filled up on UK vpower before and after the Tunnel (on the way back), also the fuel price is higher than ours, 1.45 euros per litre for vpower IIRC.

mikeyskona · Jul 20th, 2010, 22:39

Ouch.. and i thought we had it bad! lol

andy_d · Jul 20th, 2010, 23:22

that "green" site
what a utter load of lies, BS and cobblers,
thanks for the laff tho, havent had that much a good howl for a long time.
(and people Belive that bs ?? heheh "save money by buying a poxy small car and Rent a large one" ,,pmsl )

mikeyskona · Jul 21st, 2010, 00:11

Just buy an abused T4 like me.

Save money by not being able to drive it anywhere cause the f**** has broken down again

lmfao

Thassos · Jul 21st, 2010, 12:16

My old S40 2.0T used to do 32-34mpg on a motorway run, worst case would be around 25mpg with foot flat down, this is using the trip computer, if your boost pressure is down or engine not running well you can notice that the mpg can drop 4-5 at least.

fearlesspierre · Jul 21st, 2010, 13:04

I don't have a posh computer in my 1.8 auto but my last tank went to 437.8 miles before I re-filled. I'm happy with that it's very close to that of my previous car a mk1 ford mondeo 2 litre ghia manual.

neilgilmour · Jul 22nd, 2010, 12:08

In my '99 V40 T4 (manual, 130k miles, running shell vpower) I used to get 34pmg on the dash readout for motorways, 30 for sensible town driving, or 22 for booting it. I then replaced the fuel pump with one of those walbro ones, and it's dropped to 29/25/20. Doh!

I also have a '96 2.5 20v 850 estate (auto, 196k miles) and that does 33 on motorway or 29 around town.

I often have canoes on the roof, and that seems to affect the 850 more than the v40. Not sure why? Also, in the 850 if I've got a canoe on the roof, it only drops by another 3 or 4 mpg when I drag the caravan behind me as well. I thought it would have a lot more effect. Volvos are amazing!

However if it's a full moon it all changes...

Jul 20th, 2010, 17:50	#42
Slogblat New Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2018 15:26 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rugby	If you are interested in reducing your fuel consumption there are some useful guides about, one of them can be found here: http://www.eta.co.uk/green_driving I have a 1.8 GDi with 120k on the clock, and I can average 40 mpg (urban) and use CC whenever I can, even on 30mph roads. Heavy feet are heavy on fuel. __________________ 2012 - V50 DRIVe 2003 - V40 1.8 GDi

Jul 20th, 2010, 22:39	#45
mikeyskona Premier Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2012 12:10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Plymouth	Ouch.. and i thought we had it bad! lol __________________ [gone]98 V40 - T4 CD[/gone] [mine]Renault Laguna II Tractor[/mine] [theMrs]97 V70 2.5 turbo AWD[/theMrs]

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andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 21:26 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	that "green" site what a utter load of lies, BS and cobblers, thanks for the laff tho, havent had that much a good howl for a long time. (and people Belive that bs ?? heheh "save money by buying a poxy small car and Rent a large one" ,,pmsl ) __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jul 21st, 2010, 00:11	#47
mikeyskona Premier Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2012 12:10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Plymouth	Just buy an abused T4 like me. Save money by not being able to drive it anywhere cause the f**** has broken down again lmfao __________________ [gone]98 V40 - T4 CD[/gone] [mine]Renault Laguna II Tractor[/mine] [theMrs]97 V70 2.5 turbo AWD[/theMrs]

Jul 21st, 2010, 12:16	#48
Thassos GoldMember Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 22:46 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent, UK	Mpg 2.0t My old S40 2.0T used to do 32-34mpg on a motorway run, worst case would be around 25mpg with foot flat down, this is using the trip computer, if your boost pressure is down or engine not running well you can notice that the mpg can drop 4-5 at least.

Jul 20th, 2010, 14:49	#41
66split Senior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2014 17:22 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds	I have a 97' v40 1.8 (the Volvo engine) don't have the on board info centre but I've worked my mpg out to around 32 on motorways at 65mph ish and 25 around town. I'm pretty happy with that but do miss 50 to the gallon out of my old Audi A3 tdi!

Jul 21st, 2010, 13:04	#49
fearlesspierre Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2013 21:47 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chelmsford	I don't have a posh computer in my 1.8 auto but my last tank went to 437.8 miles before I re-filled. I'm happy with that it's very close to that of my previous car a mk1 ford mondeo 2 litre ghia manual. __________________ *Pete H* Feb' 2000 S40 1.8i XS auto P1.5 79k miles Jan' 2000 Ford Mondeo Mk2 GhiaX V6 2.5 manual 42k miles.

Jul 22nd, 2010, 12:08	#50
neilgilmour New Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2013 17:20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Market Drayton	In my '99 V40 T4 (manual, 130k miles, running shell vpower) I used to get 34pmg on the dash readout for motorways, 30 for sensible town driving, or 22 for booting it. I then replaced the fuel pump with one of those walbro ones, and it's dropped to 29/25/20. Doh! I also have a '96 2.5 20v 850 estate (auto, 196k miles) and that does 33 on motorway or 29 around town. I often have canoes on the roof, and that seems to affect the 850 more than the v40. Not sure why? Also, in the 850 if I've got a canoe on the roof, it only drops by another 3 or 4 mpg when I drag the caravan behind me as well. I thought it would have a lot more effect. Volvos are amazing! However if it's a full moon it all changes...

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