MPG question - sorry.

[silverback mike]

Just after a rough guess really.
I can't remember what the twinspark was like, and am just wondering what the combined for the 2.0ts and the 2.5 v6 is like...

Am I right in assuming the V6 has a 6 speed box so isn't that bad.

[Twin Turbo]

I think we normally get about 33mpg with mixed driving in the 2.0 TS

Economical compared to the 17mpg of my 300ZX

[Alfa Mad]

The 2.5 comes with either a 5 or a 6 speed- but the 6 seems to be more popular.

A friend just picked up his 2.5 last week, and he thiks he got 31mpg from the first tank!!! Thats nearly as good as my 1.8 when I behave!!! Realistically though, it will probably drop to 25mpg.

[silverback mike]

Thanks folks

[wombat rick]

Alfa Mad said:

The 2.5 comes with either a 5 or a 6 speed- but the 6 seems to be more popular.

No - the 156 V6 was only available with a 6 speed manual or a bizarre 4 speed (4!!) automatic called Q-System.

Typical mpg for a carefully driven 2.0 is low 30s, against mid 20s for a V6. Either of these will, of course, plummet at the drop of a hat as neither unit is especially torquey (especially the V6) and they need rowing along with lots of revs and noise.


Now let's not have any more embarrassing mpg questions.

[silverback mike]

Sorry rick, It just has to be better than the BMW's 18mpg....but then again that does have an unburstable 4.4 ltr V8.... which frankly will take some beating....

[wombat rick]

18 is not so clever really is it, so I'll let you off.


See if you can get a go in a 2.4 JTD. Don't go off on an anti-diesel rant, just have a go and see what you think and make your own mind up.

[silverback mike]

The JTD would be ideal Rick, I don't really have a problem with diesels, especially the common rail jobbies......There is a nice red one on ebay at the moment, no leather though....

Think I may look at 166's though....ta for your help on the other thread.

Mike

[dilated]

I spent two weeks in a brand new 166 2.4 jtd last month in spain (paid for a 147 and it was all they had available - i didnt complain). Was a great drive and sounded very good, even at such low mileage.

Shame that engine isn't available over here in the 166 or GT.

[wombat rick]

dilated said:

Shame that engine isn't available over here in the 166 or GT.

It is. Another great idea from Alfa UK.

[Twin Turbo]

It's due to be made available in the 159 and Brera though, I believe

[wombat rick]

Twin Turbo said:

It's due to be made available in the 159 and Brera though, I believe

Yes - upped to 200bhp as well.

[saxmund]

Well, here are my experiences with the 2.0TS so far. On my first long run from Fleet to Carmarthenshire (190 miles, most of it on the M4) I got 22mpg but I admit I was "playing" a bit. On the way back, in my best motorway cruising mode I got 27. Last weekend, 300 miles to Leicestershire and back, I got around 29. So either I'm getting better at something, or the car needed a bit of a run-in after probably sitting on a forecourt for a few months.

[wombat rick]

I used to get 23-25 ish from my 145 2.0TS. Low 30s is about the best you will get from a carefully driven 2.0 on a motorway cruise.
(Downhill).