Which Engine? - Page 2

Tannaton · Jan 13th, 2018, 16:59

For some reason the economy drops off a notch or two on the VEA engine when the temperature falls below about 6 degrees. I've also dropped a bit since the car was re-shod with Scorpion Verde instead of Eco Contact. But I'm not going back...

molsal · Jan 14th, 2018, 00:06

And you live in very flat country, I doubt you would get such impressive figures in the Yorkshire dales where I do most of my motoring. I can't compair like for like as I have 2.0ltr fwd. I get 40 ish in winter, 48 ish in summer and up to 54mpg on our annual touring holiday, including the highlands.

mordred1973 · Jan 14th, 2018, 19:01

In the last 83,000 miles my 2013MY D5 AWD 230ps Geartronic, averages about 32/33 in normal driving (motorway makes little difference) and towing 1750kg it drops to about 22/23mpg.

Reminds me the 3rd pair of front tyres need to be replaced now its done 91,000 miles....

Mick787 · Jan 14th, 2018, 20:10

My Dec 2015 D5 AWD manual gives a genuine 37mpg with mixed driving. I’m rather sad and have kept records of trip readings between fill up’s and also fuel used to fill it back up again.

Squirrell · Jan 14th, 2018, 20:51

Our 2016 D4VEA returns 40mpg average, it increases a bit in the warmer weather

NigelDay · Jan 14th, 2018, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Squirrell

Our 2016 D4VEA returns 40mpg average, it increases a bit in the warmer weather

That's a bit low. Do you do a lot of slow urban driving ?

The Talking Donkey · Feb 1st, 2018, 18:36

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Originally Posted by scotchglen

........ the car it replaced was a 2005 toyota avensis 1.8 petrol estate which did around 22-23 mpg average on the same type of driving

What? My 3.2 v6 Alfa does 23mpg (M40 A40 commutes mostly). Your figure can't right surely?

FWIW my 2.0l FWD XC60 is returning well over 40 so far.....admittedly I drive like a vicar these days.....

The Talking Donkey · Feb 1st, 2018, 18:43

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Originally Posted by Mick787

My Dec 2015 D5 AWD manual gives a genuine 37mpg with mixed driving. I’m rather sad and have kept records of trip readings between fill up’s and also fuel used to fill it back up again.

LOL...you need a new hobby Mick. Frequented an Alfa Forum for 15 years, never read anything like that!

Jan 13th, 2018, 16:59	#11
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	For some reason the economy drops off a notch or two on the VEA engine when the temperature falls below about 6 degrees. I've also dropped a bit since the car was re-shod with Scorpion Verde instead of Eco Contact. But I'm not going back... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jan 14th, 2018, 00:06	#12
molsal Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2021 00:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Leyburn	And you live in very flat country, I doubt you would get such impressive figures in the Yorkshire dales where I do most of my motoring. I can't compair like for like as I have 2.0ltr fwd. I get 40 ish in winter, 48 ish in summer and up to 54mpg on our annual touring holiday, including the highlands. __________________ My 2019 XC60, D4 Inscription Denim Blue, Dark Tinted, Reversing Camera, VOC etc.

Jan 14th, 2018, 19:01	#13
mordred1973 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2019 22:35 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kettering View Photos By: mordred1973	In the last 83,000 miles my 2013MY D5 AWD 230ps Geartronic, averages about 32/33 in normal driving (motorway makes little difference) and towing 1750kg it drops to about 22/23mpg. Reminds me the 3rd pair of front tyres need to be replaced now its done 91,000 miles.... __________________ 2013 model XC60 R-DESIGN Lux Nav Geartronic Polestar in Rebel Blue

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Jan 14th, 2018, 20:10	#14
Mick787 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 19th, 2023 17:14 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Devon	My Dec 2015 D5 AWD manual gives a genuine 37mpg with mixed driving. I’m rather sad and have kept records of trip readings between fill up’s and also fuel used to fill it back up again.

Jan 14th, 2018, 20:51	#15
Squirrell Junior Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 15:12 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stowmarket	Our 2016 D4VEA returns 40mpg average, it increases a bit in the warmer weather

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