Longest range on one tank?
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As I was driving today, I found that the new Focus I've got is expected to do 650 miles on the current tank - which is quite a lot, and around 3x more than the Tiv!
I also wondered what standard production cars had the biggest range - because big 4x4s have big 100 litre tanks - but drink the fuel. Maybe a diesel S class Merc or other Autobahn cruiser?
Second tank rally endurance specials don't count.
I also wondered what standard production cars had the biggest range - because big 4x4s have big 100 litre tanks - but drink the fuel. Maybe a diesel S class Merc or other Autobahn cruiser?
Second tank rally endurance specials don't count.
Ive done 800 miles on a tank with 50 in reserve but recently discovered that is probably inaccurate and there was probably more like 80-100 miles left in the tank.
Thats in an a4 1.9tdi 130 01 reg with a roughly 65L tank. That was a slightly rare occurrence i used to consistently get 750 with 50 in reserve and that was regardless of how i drove.
Thats in an a4 1.9tdi 130 01 reg with a roughly 65L tank. That was a slightly rare occurrence i used to consistently get 750 with 50 in reserve and that was regardless of how i drove.
Renault Grand Scenic 1.9dci
Currently does about 550 miles to a tank round town (avg approx 42mpg and filling up as soon as the warning comes on) - not sure how far it wil go purely on a run as I haven't had it long enough to find out but does about 49mpg on the motorway and 53mpg on A/B roads so theoretically could do 700ish miles to a tank - not bad for a baby bus!
MPG drops to 32mpg when I attach the caravan though
Currently does about 550 miles to a tank round town (avg approx 42mpg and filling up as soon as the warning comes on) - not sure how far it wil go purely on a run as I haven't had it long enough to find out but does about 49mpg on the motorway and 53mpg on A/B roads so theoretically could do 700ish miles to a tank - not bad for a baby bus!
MPG drops to 32mpg when I attach the caravan though
Stedman said:
got 850 miles out of my v70 tdi...quite easily. Same car, different engine-lucky to get 300 now 
What kind of driving were you doing to get 850 miles from the tank?Doing a mixed bag of traffic, town driving and cruising my S70 TDi is getting around 700-725 when the light comes on, indicated about 50-51mpg.
8400rpm said:
What kind of driving were you doing to get 850 miles from the tank?
Doing a mixed bag of traffic, town driving and cruising my S70 TDi is getting around 700-725 when the light comes on, indicated about 50-51mpg.
Just motorway cruising. Gatwick-Manchester-Bolton-Manchester-Gatwick (all done at early morning or late at night, so not much traffic around).Doing a mixed bag of traffic, town driving and cruising my S70 TDi is getting around 700-725 when the light comes on, indicated about 50-51mpg.
Might sound silly, but the engine in my car was a peach compared to (quite a few) others i've been in.
Tallbut Buxomly said:
Ive done 800 miles on a tank with 50 in reserve but recently discovered that is probably inaccurate and there was probably more like 80-100 miles left in the tank.
Thats in an a4 1.9tdi 130 01 reg with a roughly 65L tank. That was a slightly rare occurrence i used to consistently get 750 with 50 in reserve and that was regardless of how i drove.
This is the reason I failed my exams, not reading things properly!Thats in an a4 1.9tdi 130 01 reg with a roughly 65L tank. That was a slightly rare occurrence i used to consistently get 750 with 50 in reserve and that was regardless of how i drove.
Was just about to ask why you had done 50 miles in reverse!
Ricky_M said:
Tallbut Buxomly said:
Ive done 800 miles on a tank with 50 in reserve but recently discovered that is probably inaccurate and there was probably more like 80-100 miles left in the tank.
Thats in an a4 1.9tdi 130 01 reg with a roughly 65L tank. That was a slightly rare occurrence i used to consistently get 750 with 50 in reserve and that was regardless of how i drove.
This is the reason I failed my exams, not reading things properly!Thats in an a4 1.9tdi 130 01 reg with a roughly 65L tank. That was a slightly rare occurrence i used to consistently get 750 with 50 in reserve and that was regardless of how i drove.
Was just about to ask why you had done 50 miles in reverse!
I reckon a Landcruiser (80 series) with the optional long range tanks would be a good bet. It has a 85 litre tank as standard & an option 130L tank was available giving 215L of fuel. Mine will manage 600 miles on its 85L with a gentle cruise just. So 1200 miles should be easy. The £250 fuel bill at the other end might kill you though!
The best car we've ever had for range was 90's Passat Tdi it would do 800-900 miles easily on nearly every fill.
The best car we've ever had for range was 90's Passat Tdi it would do 800-900 miles easily on nearly every fill.
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