Ford Mondeo Titanium X 1.5T or 2.0T Alternatives / MPG
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Hello,
I drive 11k miles a year, 50/50 Motorway / minor roads, never really in the city.
Looking for something with reasonable MPG's possibly mid 30's? But with a little bit of kick behind it...
Starting to go off the idea of Diesels...
Looking at the Ford Mondeo 1.5T / 2.0T in Titanium X spec.
What sort of real-life MPG could I get out the car in Auto box?
Also, is there any other alternative drives you can think of like this Mondeo?
Example:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Thank ya
I drive 11k miles a year, 50/50 Motorway / minor roads, never really in the city.
Looking for something with reasonable MPG's possibly mid 30's? But with a little bit of kick behind it...
Starting to go off the idea of Diesels...
Looking at the Ford Mondeo 1.5T / 2.0T in Titanium X spec.
What sort of real-life MPG could I get out the car in Auto box?
Also, is there any other alternative drives you can think of like this Mondeo?
Example:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Thank ya
The 2.0T is a decent engine, but economy is not it’s strong point.
The Mk5 2.0T uses a conventional torque converter automatic - despite many adverts claiming they are PowerShift, they’re not (the diesels are). The Mk4 used the PowerShift DCT box. The Mk5 are a bit thirstier than the Mk4.
They do high 20’s to low 30’s long term average. I managed 32MPG over 35K in a Mk4. I did manage to get 40MPG out of it on a 250 mile motorway run, but it required a very light foot and cruising at 55-60MPH.
All that said, are any of its competitors significantly better? BMW’s 2.0T in the 328i will do 40MPG on a run quite easily, probably helped by the 8 speed transmission. The VAG 2.0TFSi in an Octavia vRS is only 1 or 2 MPG better in my experience.
The Mk5 2.0T uses a conventional torque converter automatic - despite many adverts claiming they are PowerShift, they’re not (the diesels are). The Mk4 used the PowerShift DCT box. The Mk5 are a bit thirstier than the Mk4.
They do high 20’s to low 30’s long term average. I managed 32MPG over 35K in a Mk4. I did manage to get 40MPG out of it on a 250 mile motorway run, but it required a very light foot and cruising at 55-60MPH.
All that said, are any of its competitors significantly better? BMW’s 2.0T in the 328i will do 40MPG on a run quite easily, probably helped by the 8 speed transmission. The VAG 2.0TFSi in an Octavia vRS is only 1 or 2 MPG better in my experience.
quinny100 said:
The 2.0T is a decent engine, but economy is not it’s strong point.
The Mk5 2.0T uses a conventional torque converter automatic - despite many adverts claiming they are PowerShift, they’re not (the diesels are). The Mk4 used the PowerShift DCT box. The Mk5 are a bit thirstier than the Mk4.
They do high 20’s to low 30’s long term average. I managed 32MPG over 35K in a Mk4. I did manage to get 40MPG out of it on a 250 mile motorway run, but it required a very light foot and cruising at 55-60MPH.
All that said, are any of its competitors significantly better? BMW’s 2.0T in the 328i will do 40MPG on a run quite easily, probably helped by the 8 speed transmission. The VAG 2.0TFSi in an Octavia vRS is only 1 or 2 MPG better in my experience.
The BMW is a good shout actually! Would the 325i be better for fuel? Where do you get the data from?The Mk5 2.0T uses a conventional torque converter automatic - despite many adverts claiming they are PowerShift, they’re not (the diesels are). The Mk4 used the PowerShift DCT box. The Mk5 are a bit thirstier than the Mk4.
They do high 20’s to low 30’s long term average. I managed 32MPG over 35K in a Mk4. I did manage to get 40MPG out of it on a 250 mile motorway run, but it required a very light foot and cruising at 55-60MPH.
All that said, are any of its competitors significantly better? BMW’s 2.0T in the 328i will do 40MPG on a run quite easily, probably helped by the 8 speed transmission. The VAG 2.0TFSi in an Octavia vRS is only 1 or 2 MPG better in my experience.
quinny100 said:
The 2.0T is a decent engine, but economy is not it’s strong point.
The Mk5 2.0T uses a conventional torque converter automatic - despite many adverts claiming they are PowerShift, they’re not (the diesels are). The Mk4 used the PowerShift DCT box. The Mk5 are a bit thirstier than the Mk4.
They do high 20’s to low 30’s long term average. I managed 32MPG over 35K in a Mk4. I did manage to get 40MPG out of it on a 250 mile motorway run, but it required a very light foot and cruising at 55-60MPH.
All that said, are any of its competitors significantly better? BMW’s 2.0T in the 328i will do 40MPG on a run quite easily, probably helped by the 8 speed transmission. The VAG 2.0TFSi in an Octavia vRS is only 1 or 2 MPG better in my experience.
Driving sensibly but not like Miss Daisy, I can get high 30's in a Mk3 Octavia vRS petrol on a long run.The Mk5 2.0T uses a conventional torque converter automatic - despite many adverts claiming they are PowerShift, they’re not (the diesels are). The Mk4 used the PowerShift DCT box. The Mk5 are a bit thirstier than the Mk4.
They do high 20’s to low 30’s long term average. I managed 32MPG over 35K in a Mk4. I did manage to get 40MPG out of it on a 250 mile motorway run, but it required a very light foot and cruising at 55-60MPH.
All that said, are any of its competitors significantly better? BMW’s 2.0T in the 328i will do 40MPG on a run quite easily, probably helped by the 8 speed transmission. The VAG 2.0TFSi in an Octavia vRS is only 1 or 2 MPG better in my experience.
About 30 if I'm having fun, best 44 if I'm being a saintly driver with nothing above 60.
That's with a manual box.
Sc0tchland said:
The BMW is a good shout actually! Would the 325i be better for fuel? Where do you get the data from?
The 325i won't be better than the 2.0T on fuel, I'm guessing you're talking about a MK5 Mondeo, real world you're looking at 36-39mpg for the 1.5t & 31-34mpg for the 2.0T, with the 325i being between (the 328i is 4-5mpg better than the 325i) 26-30mpg.I'd take the 2.0t over the 1.5T as the slight deficit in fuel economy is more than made up for by the extra performance which make the motorway work easier too.
quinny100 said:
The 2.0T is a decent engine, but economy is not it’s strong point.
The Mk5 2.0T uses a conventional torque converter automatic - despite many adverts claiming they are PowerShift, they’re not (the diesels are). The Mk4 used the PowerShift DCT box. The Mk5 are a bit thirstier than the Mk4.
They do high 20’s to low 30’s long term average. I managed 32MPG over 35K in a Mk4. I did manage to get 40MPG out of it on a 250 mile motorway run, but it required a very light foot and cruising at 55-60MPH.
All that said, are any of its competitors significantly better? BMW’s 2.0T in the 328i will do 40MPG on a run quite easily, probably helped by the 8 speed transmission. The VAG 2.0TFSi in an Octavia vRS is only 1 or 2 MPG better in my experience.
I've sent a PM your way quinny, if you could have a look when you get a minute The Mk5 2.0T uses a conventional torque converter automatic - despite many adverts claiming they are PowerShift, they’re not (the diesels are). The Mk4 used the PowerShift DCT box. The Mk5 are a bit thirstier than the Mk4.
They do high 20’s to low 30’s long term average. I managed 32MPG over 35K in a Mk4. I did manage to get 40MPG out of it on a 250 mile motorway run, but it required a very light foot and cruising at 55-60MPH.
All that said, are any of its competitors significantly better? BMW’s 2.0T in the 328i will do 40MPG on a run quite easily, probably helped by the 8 speed transmission. The VAG 2.0TFSi in an Octavia vRS is only 1 or 2 MPG better in my experience.
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