astra convertible turbo

[steveeb67]

Can anyone advise me please on the 'real' type of mpg figures for a 2.0 turbo cabrio 2001 to 2005my i.e overall typical values both 'hunted' and 'sensible'!! Huge fan of VX220 but need 4 seats and impressed at performance of astra but do a fair few miles a year!!
Assume similar figures to coupe turbo if any owners of this marque! Heard that vx220 lucky to get above 24mpg combined cycle?
Regards

[Joe-turbo]

where did you hear that lol.

I have had my vx220 turbo for over 3 years and have to say the mpg is pretty good. really depends how you drive it. im sure you can hit 20mpg if you rag it none stop but i do know of people getting nearer to 40mpg when driving like miss daisy.

Have to remember that although they have a 2litre turbo/ 2.2litre na, they both only weight 900kg so dont work the engine as much as a chubby astra lol

Edited by Joe-turbo on Tuesday 27th November 02:09

[steveeb67]

lol! Hear ya bud...gained an instant family so tubby astra it is!! Tho still impressed how it picks up its skirt!! So long as can realise say top 20's average more than happy! VX love um best motor for fun since bikes!

[dazerc]

I have a phase 2 Astra GSI. 250bhp 281 lb/ft torque
On a motorway journey i can get 34 mpg.
Around town i can get around 28 mpg.
On the track i had 7.5mpg!!!
Normally get between 280-330 miles to a tank of fuel.

[carubo360]

Just spoke to ny bro who has a vx 220turbo and he averages around 40mpg at legal motorways speeds and early to mid 30's for town driving. On the track days on the full circuit @bedford autodrome he averages late teens/ early 20's.
Ive had an Astra turbo and averaged around 30mpg with a mix of town and m/way. Showing off around town will see you in the late teens. Hope that helps...

[Joe-turbo]

pretty much confirming what i had already said. Is your brother a member of the vx220.org.uk? If not I would really recommend joining. There is a HUGE amount of info on there, including how to keep them in top notch condition. best places for servicing etc.

Mines running at 250bhp/250lbft and the fuel consumption aint changed much from standard :-)

[Joe-turbo]

Joe-turbo said:

pretty much confirming what i had already said about the vx220. Is your brother a member of the vx220.org.uk? If not I would really recommend joining. There is a HUGE amount of info on there, including how to keep them in top notch condition. best places for servicing etc.

Mines running at 250bhp/250lbft and the fuel consumption aint changed much from standard :-)

[carubo360]

yeah and I get the impression he's quite an active member - he's been on some of the meets and even has the calender! I think his biggest concern/next job currently is upgrading the brakes - bet the 250bhp/250lbft must put you past the exiges/honda elises on the track?! :-)

[Joe-turbo]

im sure the elise/exige drivers would fly past me on the track as i have never tracked mine before so lack of experiance would show me up. mines on standard suspension which is one of the vxt's downfalls on track (compared to the exiges suspension which is quite a bit stiffer) If I was plaing on tracking mine suspension and aftermarket alloys/tires would be the first thing to change. still managed to keep up with a lambo superlagerro on road though :-)

You can see more input on vxt/na/elise/exige laptimes here http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I go to a lot of the events/meets and have been on the forum for years so its quite likely i have spoken to him at one point

Edited by Joe-turbo on Thursday 6th December 15:17

[neiljohnson]

The missis has a 2002 one and averages 26mpg according to the trip computer, its completely standard.