T5/2.4i highest MPG

fenton_jd · Oct 28th, 2010, 20:43

As my T5 has an MPG-ometer lets post our highest MPGS.

If i cruise through town 30/40mph it IS possible to keep 60mpg showing on the screen. I'm actually more falling towards highest mpg than spirited driving!

Reckon I can get real decent mpg on a motorway run if i try. Tis all in the foot!

Post your highest MPG for either T5 or 2.4i

2.4TSE · Oct 28th, 2010, 23:43

I started doing something similar when I recently purchased a 2008 C30 T5 for my wife; it became a challenge to see how much better I could get the average MPG than my BSR PPCd V70 2.4T!

To begin with I was averaging 31.2MPG.

Now I just enjoy the car and both are absolutely identical according to the display (29.3MPG) and not far off in brim to brim and corrected distance reality (V70 28.9 and C30 29.0)

The only real contrast is that the C30 is more Jekyll and Hyde; higher highs when cruised at constant motorway speeds but drops quickly when poked with a stick. A bit of a drink problem, actually! The V70 is always between 27 and 30 MPG.

Welton · Oct 29th, 2010, 15:10

Mine keeps a pretty rock-steady 25.5mpg on my commute (reaching over 80mph regularly with lots of acceleration and a mix of cruising too - all over 11miles).

On a long motorway run I'll get 33mpg but I once famously held an 'average' of 39 coming back from Lincolnshire (poor car wondered what was going on).

I maintain that's it's not too good to pootle around at low revs in a bigg-ish petrol and lots of full-throttle blasts are in order to keep the exhaust side clean and oil nice and hot.

Rossi-fan · Oct 29th, 2010, 16:31

I can average 30 mpg running around town, going to work, shopping etc. Had it up to 39 mpg on longer motorway runs.

S60 T5 [04]

Stig · Oct 29th, 2010, 17:49

During recent return trip to Cardiff I got 36mpg using Super Unleaded. Stuck at 70 in cruise as I couldn't be bothered to go any faster.

iainmd · Nov 1st, 2010, 12:50

Best average on a long motorway/A road journey - 33mpg
Average around town - 26mpg

Instantaneous mpg on the trip means almost nothing to me. It's akin to telling you how far down your foot it on the accelerator pedal.

howie 1 · Nov 1st, 2010, 14:29

[QUOTE=Rossi-fan;767574]I can average 30 mpg running around town, going to work, shopping etc. Had it up to 39 mpg on longer motorway runs.

S60 T5 [04][/

another trip computer telling porkys methinks

Kizzer · Nov 1st, 2010, 16:08

I dont buy a powerful car for good MPG.

S80 T6 is around 20-23mpg depends on how I drive.
C30 1.6 R-Deisign is around 34-36mpg

Oct 28th, 2010, 20:43	#1
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	T5/2.4i highest MPG As my T5 has an MPG-ometer lets post our highest MPGS. If i cruise through town 30/40mph it IS possible to keep 60mpg showing on the screen. I'm actually more falling towards highest mpg than spirited driving! Reckon I can get real decent mpg on a motorway run if i try. Tis all in the foot! Post your highest MPG for either T5 or 2.4i

Oct 28th, 2010, 23:43	#2
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	I started doing something similar when I recently purchased a 2008 C30 T5 for my wife; it became a challenge to see how much better I could get the average MPG than my BSR PPCd V70 2.4T! To begin with I was averaging 31.2MPG. Now I just enjoy the car and both are absolutely identical according to the display (29.3MPG) and not far off in brim to brim and corrected distance reality (V70 28.9 and C30 29.0) The only real contrast is that the C30 is more Jekyll and Hyde; higher highs when cruised at constant motorway speeds but drops quickly when poked with a stick. A bit of a drink problem, actually! The V70 is always between 27 and 30 MPG. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Oct 29th, 2010, 15:10	#3
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Mine keeps a pretty rock-steady 25.5mpg on my commute (reaching over 80mph regularly with lots of acceleration and a mix of cruising too - all over 11miles). On a long motorway run I'll get 33mpg but I once famously held an 'average' of 39 coming back from Lincolnshire (poor car wondered what was going on). I maintain that's it's not too good to pootle around at low revs in a bigg-ish petrol and lots of full-throttle blasts are in order to keep the exhaust side clean and oil nice and hot. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Oct 29th, 2010, 17:49	#5
Stig Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2013 07:38 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Petersfield	During recent return trip to Cardiff I got 36mpg using Super Unleaded. Stuck at 70 in cruise as I couldn't be bothered to go any faster. __________________ 09 V50 T5 SE Sport R Design.

Nov 1st, 2010, 12:50	#6
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Best average on a long motorway/A road journey - 33mpg Average around town - 26mpg Instantaneous mpg on the trip means almost nothing to me. It's akin to telling you how far down your foot it on the accelerator pedal. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Oct 29th, 2010, 16:31	#4
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	I can average 30 mpg running around town, going to work, shopping etc. Had it up to 39 mpg on longer motorway runs. S60 T5 [04]

Nov 1st, 2010, 14:29	#7
howie 1 I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 15th, 2010 19:59 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: durham	[QUOTE=Rossi-fan;767574]I can average 30 mpg running around town, going to work, shopping etc. Had it up to 39 mpg on longer motorway runs. S60 T5 [04][/ another trip computer telling porkys methinks

Nov 1st, 2010, 16:08	#8
Kizzer VOC Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2023 14:42 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wherever I May Roam	I dont buy a powerful car for good MPG. S80 T6 is around 20-23mpg depends on how I drive. C30 1.6 R-Deisign is around 34-36mpg __________________ XC90 T8 R-Design - Previous Cars - V70 R-Design - 305bhp C30 R-Design T5 - V40 - XC90 D5 SE Lux - MY10.5 C30 R-Design - S80 T6 - C30 R-Design MY09 - S80 T6 - S90 3.0 24v - 760 Turbo Intercooler & V6

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