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I actually think 16-17 mpg is believable. My trip computer says 31mpg but that's because it's still influenced by motorway driving I've done recently. From what I can tell from the on the spot economy gauge, an average of 16-17 in traffic/urban wouldn't surprise. Mine's a 328i manual
These are mine as a reference - closest would be Rover 75 v6
33 mpg Nissan Micra 1.0 -4 OF THEM
33mpg kia pride 1.3
26mpg 57Citroen C4 1.6
23 mpg -94pug 405td
22mpg -87mg montego turbo
18-22mpg -83toyota camry 1.8
18-20 mgg 03 peugeot 307 1.6
17-mpg -91citroen ax gt
17 mpg -80 toyota starlet 1.2
16mpg -85montego 1.6
15mpg -99mondeo 2.0auto - 12 mpg with a/c on
15mpg - 01 rover 75 2.5
14mpg -new nissan 200sx
33 mpg Nissan Micra 1.0 -4 OF THEM
33mpg kia pride 1.3
26mpg 57Citroen C4 1.6
23 mpg -94pug 405td
22mpg -87mg montego turbo
18-22mpg -83toyota camry 1.8
18-20 mgg 03 peugeot 307 1.6
17-mpg -91citroen ax gt
17 mpg -80 toyota starlet 1.2
16mpg -85montego 1.6
15mpg -99mondeo 2.0auto - 12 mpg with a/c on
15mpg - 01 rover 75 2.5
14mpg -new nissan 200sx
Mine is a 325ti automatic.
It says 22-23mpg but thats taking into account long stretches of A-roads. I reset the computer and its only giving me 16-17mpg with an average speed of 21mph. Its had a recent service as well so can't be lack of care.
Reading the thread below I'm wondering if changing to a oil burner would be worth it....
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... Cars
It says 22-23mpg but thats taking into account long stretches of A-roads. I reset the computer and its only giving me 16-17mpg with an average speed of 21mph. Its had a recent service as well so can't be lack of care.
Reading the thread below I'm wondering if changing to a oil burner would be worth it....
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... Cars
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MPG 'in town'...
Too many variables I reckon as 'in town' means different things to different folks.
Travel 5 miles in 1.5 hour nose-to-tail London rush hour traffic with the occasional burst of throttle to find the gaps at roundabouts and all of your aircon / gadgets on and I doubt any car will get more than 10mpg.
Waft along steadily for 5 miles at 30mph and most cars will get well above 25mpg.
Both of the above would be classed as 'in town' I suspect and the relaities will lay somewhere inbetween the two scenarios. But it's a very hard one to measure consistantly, very subjective.
Too many variables I reckon as 'in town' means different things to different folks.
Travel 5 miles in 1.5 hour nose-to-tail London rush hour traffic with the occasional burst of throttle to find the gaps at roundabouts and all of your aircon / gadgets on and I doubt any car will get more than 10mpg.
Waft along steadily for 5 miles at 30mph and most cars will get well above 25mpg.
Both of the above would be classed as 'in town' I suspect and the relaities will lay somewhere inbetween the two scenarios. But it's a very hard one to measure consistantly, very subjective.
MPG 'in town'...
Too many variables I reckon as 'in town' means different things to different folks.
Travel 5 miles in 1.5 hour nose-to-tail London rush hour traffic with the occasional burst of throttle to find the gaps at roundabouts and all of your aircon / gadgets on and I doubt any car will get more than 10mpg.
Waft along steadily for 5 miles at 30mph and most cars will get well above 25mpg.
Both of the above would be classed as 'in town' I suspect and the relaities will lay somewhere inbetween the two scenarios. But it's a very hard one to measure consistantly, very subjective.
Too many variables I reckon as 'in town' means different things to different folks.
Travel 5 miles in 1.5 hour nose-to-tail London rush hour traffic with the occasional burst of throttle to find the gaps at roundabouts and all of your aircon / gadgets on and I doubt any car will get more than 10mpg.
Waft along steadily for 5 miles at 30mph and most cars will get well above 25mpg.
Both of the above would be classed as 'in town' I suspect and the relaities will lay somewhere inbetween the two scenarios. But it's a very hard one to measure consistantly, very subjective.
Matt UK said:
MPG 'in town'...
Too many variables I reckon as 'in town' means different things to different folks.
Well inner city/town driving there is rarely an opportunity to go 30mph for 5 miles constantly. I'm talking about town centre driving where there are pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, ocassional bursts of clear road, light/medium traffic. Too many variables I reckon as 'in town' means different things to different folks.
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