700/900 Fuel Economy (Petrol Engines) - Page 8

james 1992 940 · Nov 2nd, 2010, 19:03

1992 'J' Plate 940. B200F normally aspirated with auto box

940Graeme · Nov 2nd, 2010, 22:52

1996 940 2.3 normally aspirated, best ever 30.9, worst 23.6 usual around 24.7. Yes I very dull and keep records of such things! For comparrison, my 340 1.4L auto never got over 24.4, and often went below 20.

Graeme

monman · Nov 26th, 2010, 13:45

1991 J registerd 940 2.0i saloon non turbo.

Now the head gasket has been done and the car serviced, new oil, plugs etc I now get about 24-26 around town and 30ish on a run.

TonyS9 · Nov 28th, 2010, 01:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by 440Graeme

1996 940 2.3 normally aspirated, best ever 30.9, worst 23.6 usual around 24.7. Yes I very dull and keep records of such things! For comparrison, my 340 1.4L auto never got over 24.4, and often went below 20.

Graeme

I guess you do alot of miles, I also used to do the same thing in my 340s+360s+940s, doing 50 miles a day. Incidently my partner had a 1985 340 GL manual that did 45mpg average on my work run.

NewVolvo · Nov 28th, 2010, 08:29

Update!

Coming back from the Footman James show in Birmingham two weeks ago, the 780 managed a new record at 31 mpg!

Not bad for a 24 year old (well, almost) with a B280E engine + auto.

9000Parts · Nov 28th, 2010, 12:10

No idea yet as I dont have the car but what can I expect from a 960 (1997) 3.0 24v Auto on LPG?

Dimpsy · Jan 22nd, 2011, 15:50

1989 740 automatic estate.

Prufrock · Jan 22nd, 2011, 16:03

Hi,

not much to say about around town economy, as I tend to use the 745 for longer runs - the car: a 1986 745 B230K Auto (4 speed/lockout top) with Weber conversion.

Economy. A run from Lincolnshire to Cornwall via Sussex coast and Weymouth to Truro and back: over 1000 miles including running around Cornwall.

Fuel used - somewhere between 31 and 32 mpg...I was very surprised and double checked fuel bought against the distance travelled. If measured just on the motorway it would have been lower (34/35mpg).

I only checked it as we'd been given the car by my Wife's Dad (he bought it in 1988) and was curious as it was the first run we'd taken it on.

Did not expect it to be that good, car not driven much over 65mph (I choose to be lightfooted in the car), that seems a happy speed for a 24 year old - have to respect the old girl.

I intend to keep it around for the next (at least) 10 years.

Prufrock.

P.S I use Mathy additives (German TUV approved products) in the gearbox, engine and differential.

stevieturbo · Jan 23rd, 2011, 16:54

I bought this current silver 1998 2.3 LPT manual in Newquay before Xmas.

I drove it from there, to Lands End ( had never been there before...so despite teh fact it was sub zero, and pitch black I wanted to go lol ), then to Pembroke in Wales. Got ferry to Rosslare then drove it home.

Despite a lot of the driving at 70mph or thereabouts. It averaged a quite respectable 32mpg on the trip home.

740 Driver · Jan 26th, 2011, 16:50

Hi

My 740 GLE with a B230E engine and manual 4 speed plus overdrive regularly gave 35 to 36 miles per gallon, my 240GL with a B200E and five speed manual box also gave about 35 to 36 miles per gallon but my 740SE with a B200E and five speed manual box can only manage about 26 miles per gallon.

View Poll Results: What is your car's best fuel economy (petrol engines)?
Less than 20mpg	11	5.61%
20-21mpg	8	4.08%
22-23mpg	14	7.14%
24-25mpg	34	17.35%
26-27mpg	27	13.78%
28-29mpg	29	14.80%
30-31mpg	31	15.82%
32-33mpg	19	9.69%
34-35mpg	5	2.55%
Greater than 35mpg!	18	9.18%
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Nov 2nd, 2010, 19:03	#71
james 1992 940 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2010 22:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oldbury West Midlands	1992 'J' Plate 940. B200F normally aspirated with auto box __________________ I'd prefer the top one but I know which one I'd end up with.

Nov 2nd, 2010, 22:52	#72
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	940 mpg 1996 940 2.3 normally aspirated, best ever 30.9, worst 23.6 usual around 24.7. Yes I very dull and keep records of such things! For comparrison, my 340 1.4L auto never got over 24.4, and often went below 20. Graeme

Nov 28th, 2010, 08:29	#75
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Update! Coming back from the Footman James show in Birmingham two weeks ago, the 780 managed a new record at 31 mpg! Not bad for a 24 year old (well, almost) with a B280E engine + auto. __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Jan 22nd, 2011, 16:03	#78
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	745 Fuel Economy. Hi, not much to say about around town economy, as I tend to use the 745 for longer runs - the car: a 1986 745 B230K Auto (4 speed/lockout top) with Weber conversion. Economy. A run from Lincolnshire to Cornwall via Sussex coast and Weymouth to Truro and back: over 1000 miles including running around Cornwall. Fuel used - somewhere between 31 and 32 mpg...I was very surprised and double checked fuel bought against the distance travelled. If measured just on the motorway it would have been lower (34/35mpg). I only checked it as we'd been given the car by my Wife's Dad (he bought it in 1988) and was curious as it was the first run we'd taken it on. Did not expect it to be that good, car not driven much over 65mph (I choose to be lightfooted in the car), that seems a happy speed for a 24 year old - have to respect the old girl. I intend to keep it around for the next (at least) 10 years. Prufrock. P.S I use Mathy additives (German TUV approved products) in the gearbox, engine and differential. Last edited by Prufrock; Jan 22nd, 2011 at 16:06. Reason: Typo/additonal info

Nov 26th, 2010, 13:45	#73
monman Junior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2012 21:19 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rhyl	1991 J registerd 940 2.0i saloon non turbo. Now the head gasket has been done and the car serviced, new oil, plugs etc I now get about 24-26 around town and 30ish on a run.

Nov 28th, 2010, 12:10	#76
9000Parts Junior Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2011 10:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marmaris	No idea yet as I dont have the car but what can I expect from a 960 (1997) 3.0 24v Auto on LPG?

Jan 22nd, 2011, 15:50	#77
Dimpsy Master Member Last Online: Sep 29th, 2016 15:18 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Exeter	1989 740 automatic estate.

Jan 23rd, 2011, 16:54	#79
stevieturbo Member Last Online: May 10th, 2023 17:58 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Antrim	I bought this current silver 1998 2.3 LPT manual in Newquay before Xmas. I drove it from there, to Lands End ( had never been there before...so despite teh fact it was sub zero, and pitch black I wanted to go lol ), then to Pembroke in Wales. Got ferry to Rosslare then drove it home. Despite a lot of the driving at 70mph or thereabouts. It averaged a quite respectable 32mpg on the trip home.

Jan 26th, 2011, 16:50	#80
740 Driver Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 07:54 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Haslemere	volvo miles per gallon Hi My 740 GLE with a B230E engine and manual 4 speed plus overdrive regularly gave 35 to 36 miles per gallon, my 240GL with a B200E and five speed manual box also gave about 35 to 36 miles per gallon but my 740SE with a B200E and five speed manual box can only manage about 26 miles per gallon.

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