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What is good MPG?

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  • #52
    anthony4335
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭anthony4335


    Currently have an IS200 02, getting 29/30MPG, used to have a 2.0 TDDI mondeo getting around the 46MPG, and a Skoka octavia 1.6L getting 36/37MPG.


  • #53
    denat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 189 ✭✭denat


    Bought s/h 99 corolla 1.3 petrol 3 yrs ago and checked mpg averaged over 4 months (summer). Mileage was C80% R road 16 mile commutes, C10% N road long trips & C10% local short trips. Average mpg was 48!

    I was astonished by the results. My previous cars included petrol granada, omega and laguna. All returned C35-38mpg with similar driving pattern which I was very happy with.

    I'm not a hard driver but always tend to cruise at the highest possible safe/legal speed.

    Converting litre/gallon & km/mile is a pain but I still find mpg figures more meaningful.


  • #54
    Sconsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭Sconsey


    I'm getting about 26 -28 MPG in 2.0t saab 95. In fairness it is nearly all around town driving at rush hours but still, my driving style would be described as pedestrian :)

    I've heard things like running the air con can account for about 5-10% of your fuel useage, any truth to that? I may just roll down the windows!


  • #55
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    vectra wrote: »
    :eek:

    He must be pushing it around town..!!
    I have that exact car. ( 1.4 TDI Sport )
    did a run recently and was delighted to get an average of 50.66 ( Cork to Wexford for a week break)
    Filled it before leaving
    Filled it again at home 29.15 liters for 515 kilometers.
    He gets 800km out of a tankful which as far as I know is about 40 litres. I suppose older people do tend to drive a bit easier alright.


  • #56
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,616 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    ryanf1 wrote: »
    He gets 800km out of a tankful which as far as I know is about 40 litres.


    45 Litre tank ;)
    I would estimate it at 50 + MPG

    Exactly what I get :cool:


  • #57
    Boxtyeater
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Boxtyeater


    235 mile round trip to East Clare taking in Limerick city twice in Jaguar 2.0D SE Turbo driving according to speed limits - result 59.6 MPG.
    English import with trip computer so I guess it's right....happy though :)


  • #58
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,616 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Boxtyeater wrote: »
    235 mile round trip to East Clare taking in Limerick city twice in Jaguar 2.0D SE Turbo driving according to speed limits - result 59.6 MPG.
    English import with trip computer so I guess it's right....happy though :)



    Is that the X type?


  • #59
    sogood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭sogood


    On my 1990 BMW 735 auto I average between 25-28mpg, though that can sometimes rise, given the multitude of varying driving conditions etc. On a motorway cruise, I usually get up to the appropriate speed, gently, though not crawling, then almost let the car drive itself. Two tons of metal can build up a nice bit of momentum! But given the fluctuating price of petrol, it's something of a moot point, as filling my tank can vary by quite a bit, from earlier this year when it was 89c a litre to the present 1.15c.

    The big killer is when I flick the "S" mode on the box and then watch the MPG indicator needle drop right off the scale. Great for overtaking though! My main criteria is Smiles Per Gallon, which is something you cant put a price on!!


  • #60
    samsemtex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 935 ✭✭✭samsemtex


    I get around 34mpg in my 1.8gdi s40 and i think that is very very impressive considering the way i drive. I always have the aircon on, i accelerate fairly hard and the Dublin-Mitchelstown commute takes me about an hour and a half late at night (when there is no traffic before anyone slaughters me) so i'll leave ye guess the weighting of my right foot.

    If i drove like my parents i reckon i would have it over 40mpg nearly all the time which is fairly good for an 8 year old petrol engined car.


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  • #61
    ottostreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭ottostreet


    1999 bmw 318is...

    i get between 35-40mph i suppose. had two 1.3 mirages previously which ATE petrol by comparison! i was delighted when i got back from shannon to carlow on 20 euro, which was what i had put in the punto sporting for the drive down.. if i drive the bmw hard it drops to between 30 and 35 i suppose


  • #62
    Scottie99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭Scottie99


    Get 1250km for 60litres


  • #63
    VanhireBoys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 468 ✭✭VanhireBoys


    My Porsche 944 is about 27-32mpg on a journey.

    Town is the worst at about 15-18mpg

    I dont really mind as I dont use it all the time.

    My daily hack Mondy TDDi Estate gets me about the same as everybody else 45mpg


  • #64
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,809 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    968 3.0 Tip, about 23mpg, manual one about 26mpg. Drive the crap out of them and it gets worse.

    Saab 9-3 150bhp, 38mpg.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #65
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    vectra wrote: »
    45 Litre tank ;)
    I would estimate it at 50 + MPG

    Exactly what I get :cool:
    Around the time the beeper goes off you can get in about 40 litres? He never lets it go far below that and gets 800km


  • #66
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    About 10mpg if I'm lucky!!!

    OP - Topaz supply the fuel to Tesco so it can't be any different!


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  • #67
    Top Dog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,174 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    '02 Laguna 1.9 Diesel ST

    Overall averaging 50.4mpg which I'm happy with.

    Previous Golf GTI 8v managed to average about 34mpg over the same terrain.


  • #68
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    jimbling wrote: »
    lol, I fondly remember the days when I used to get 30mpg from my Octavia vRS.
    Currently 18mpg average.

    and I find my VRS thirsty,remind me never to go any bigger :p


  • #69
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,809 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    sorry, I am compelled to correct my above post re: 968 Tip. (I can't believe I'm doing this, tbh).

    Last Sat, topped up, drove to Mallow (via Cratloe, Co Clare), and then to Cork for a gig in the Marquee. Drove back to Mallow, overnighted, and back to Galway, Sunday. Monday, wife goes to Galway, commute, etc, and I took the car to work yesterday, and today.

    Total miles covered: 288.6
    Total litres used (necked it Sat and this a.m.): 44.6

    That's 29.3mpg !! :eek: :D:D

    Don't you just love 3.0 cars.......:p :p:p

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #70
    BadCharlie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,614 ✭✭✭BadCharlie


    2005 Ford Focus 1.4L Hatchback.
    Did 660KM with a littler over average of 40/MPG.

    It all depends on what kind of driving im doing. Sometimes it can be as low as 36/MPG, but would be mostly around 38/MPG.


  • #71
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    My 1.6 automatic scenic averages 30mpg but I can get 39mpg if I drive like I am 70.
    These figures are according to my computer though so could be a little off.


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  • #72
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    06 Leon 1.6. 55 litre tank gives ~600km or 34 mpg (usually from about 50 litres). I use the air con a lot so that probably makes a difference and usually have some files and crap in the boot.

    Driving like a granny can creep it up to about 700km but this really does involve a 80km/h cruise on each journey.

    I try to think of 40mpg as some sort of benchmark but to be honest I've given up even worrying about it no. Just fill it when it's quarter full and drive on


  • #73
    BlackWizard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭BlackWizard


    Passat TDi (130)

    City/Town - 28MPG
    M1 - 46MPG (140-160kph)
    N4 - 54MPG (100kph)


    I would be happy getting 42mpg or more on the N4. I don't think I'd like to be getting less unless I had a nice very powerful engine under the bonnet.


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