fuel economy - what’s yours like?

[Glas Robin]

We’ve just done a trip from N.Wales to York and back including a few dozen miles pootling around to Scarborough and Dalby Forest.

Motorway is normally cruise control at 60-65mph.

Used almost a full tank.

Got 20mph out of her and about 23p/mile, with the Memsahib and 16yr old gene puddle plus a full load of bikes and kit on board. Plus MrsW had loaded the spare can opener and heavy bedsheets when I wasn’t looking...

It’s the standard Ducato 2.3TD 130bhp manual base.

How does this compare?

 

[sylvester1954]

AS Kingham 2.2 Peugeot diesel, just 4 years old on 50,000 miles giving me approx 28mpg.

 

[Jasz]

Over 9000 miles I have been consistently getting 30mpg, cruising at up to 60mph but rarely over it. Also 2.3L 130bhp Fiat.

 

[Floydster]

Got 20mph out of her

Bet you were popular.....

 

[RioRob]

30mpg around town, 40+mpg motorway cruising at 65 - 70. Nu Venture Nu Rio Peugeot 2ltr 163 bhp 6 speed auto.

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[Crazylegs]

60-65mph is part of your problem, keep it under 60 and you will undoubtedly see an improvement.
We have an old Hymer based on a Mercedes Sprinter that does quite a bit better than 20 mpg.

 

[Nasher]

2.2 Pug PVC on a 61 plate with 60k miles

High 42 - miles and miles at 45mph on crowded German autobahns

Low 32 - M6 shut & I had a ferry to catch (made it with 5 minutes to spare)

Average 37 - drive at speed limits but push up to 75mph on motorways & dual carriageways. Rarely use it for short journeys, shops are only 1.5 miles away, so I walk to them (and back!)

 

[Rockcrawler]

Mines fantastic, only spent £50 in the last 4 months, mind you that’s the last time we used it

 

[busby]

Dont drive fast and always get 30mpg,,hardly varies. 2.0 litre HDI non turbo.BUSBY.

 

[olley]

8 litre on LPG works out around 15mpg in price terms compared to petrol.

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[Glas Robin]

Bet you were popular.....

Oops. MPG of course!!

 

[Chris]

@buttons gets 99mpg from his

 

[Glas Robin]

Thanks for the replies. I think I need to check the Memsahib’s calculations... as 20mpg seems a bit low even with the spare can opener...

Just remembered - I think the thermostat is stuck open as the engine only gets up to temp after a long time and only if not at speed on the motorway and the outside temp is above 8 degrees...that may be part of my problem as it will affect fuel efficiency.

 

[DerryW]

As others have said, the secret is keeping to a steady 60mph, this should see returns of c28mpg

 

[Just smiffy]

Over two years and 30,000 miles I get 31+

FIat 2.3 150bhp 4250kg. Always under 60, I’m never in a rush

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[olley]

Still stuck, taking us back into Manchester now.

 

[Carolyn and Kev]

We fill it up and get to where we need to be. We fill it up again when it gets to half a tank. As regards mpgs...I did not consider that when we paid out a lifes sum for it! If I had have done...I may not have bought it?
Life is just too short..drive it and enjoy it. It costs what it does..Simples

 

[boxerdog]

could be heavy right foot!!!!!!

 

[DuxDeluxe]

We’ve just done a trip from N.Wales to York and back including a few dozen miles pootling around to Scarborough and Dalby Forest.

Motorway is normally cruise control at 60-65mph.

Used almost a full tank.

Got 20mph out of her and about 23p/mile, with the Memsahib and 16yr old gene puddle plus a full load of bikes and kit on board. Plus MrsW had loaded the spare can opener and heavy bedsheets when I wasn’t looking...

It’s the standard Ducato 2.3TD 130bhp manual base.

How does this compare?

Mercedes 3 litre V6 auto box on a 5 tonne van. It will do whatever it does. I bought the van and live with whatever fuel consumption it gives. About 20 mpg I suppose but to be honest not bothered about it - it is a superb drive

 

[Reallyretired]

Also Mercedes 3l but only 4 ton. Does around 22_24 mpg depending on terrain and speed. Fuel economy not really relevant

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[peterc10]

Fiat based 4,500kg A class with 3 litre engine and Comformatic. In the 27,000 miles since new we have averaged 24mpg, based on real figures not the dash display.

 

[simsy56]

Try to keep below 60mph, typically 56mph should give you the optimum mpg. If you knock the cruise control off on steep inclines and drive as normal, that saves a lot of fuel too.

Don't let the CC try and keep up speed where it has to over work the engine.

I have a Ford V10 petrol/LPG and can almost be comparable with you on mpg in money terms.

Remember, 'Your right foot controls your wallet'!

Craig

 

[gus-lopez]

The stuck open thermostat certainly willbe affecting the consumption.

 

[Steve and Denise]

5t tag 6,000 miles 3.0ltr auto average 23 mpg this is real figures not the dash,
Sometimes tow a car, the most comfortable speed seems to be 65 mph about 2,000 rpm.

 

[Bognor Saint]

We've got 30.9 on current trip. 7.04 metres. 2.3 130bhp fiat.

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[Lenny HB]

Just remembered - I think the thermostat is stuck open as the engine only gets up to temp after a long time and only if not at speed on the motorway and the outside temp is above 8 degrees...that may be part of my problem as it will affect fuel efficiency.

That could get very expensive, if the engine is not getting up to its proper operating temperature it can do in the CAT & DPF.

We have a 150 with Comformatic, 4500kg vehicle running at 4100 kg, best 27, worse 22, tend to average 25.

I would expect your van to average 27-28.

 

[Fontie]

As others have said, the secret is keeping to a steady 60mph, this should see returns of c28mpg

Cruising at a steady 60 will this speed be enough for DPF regen ?

 

[Glas Robin]

Van is new, only done 3,600 miles. Only noticed the thermostat in the autumn when the outside temp dropped. Haven't used it until this weekend.

Have now booked in under FiatAssist to get it checked/rectified.

 

[Mr Colpot]

We get calculated 28mpg - Fiat 2.2 100bhp pulling 3560kgs most of the time.

 

[Speve]

There always very varying figures quoted on this type of thread but I believe it depends on the van you have and how heavy your foot is?
Of course a Brick shaped A class is probably going to give around 25 mpg but a van conversion probably higher, and it depends whether you tow,do you have anything on top to give more resistance.
You get what you get and it’s very likely no two vehicles are the same.