XC90 T6 mpg

Feb 9th, 2006, 23:26

I have heard that the T6 is extremely thirsty. Anyone got any real life mpgs? I am hoping to get a XC90 next weekend.

Should i get a diesel instead?

JsR · Feb 10th, 2006, 23:39

Hi - I've had my T6 since June last '05 (it's an '03 model). I'm getting 13mpg as a gentle driver - but my average speed is only 13mph. Maybe if I average 50mph I'll get 50mpg??? Somehow I doubt it.

It doesn't really worry me as I only do a max 5000 miles per annum.

regards

John R

Feb 11th, 2006, 11:30

I'm a city driver as well and get 12.8 mpg-terrible-hate it. I'm getting Hummer mpg!

imac · Feb 11th, 2006, 17:38

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Originally Posted by gis514

I'm a city driver as well and get 12.8 mpg-terrible-hate it. I'm getting Hummer mpg!

Crikey! Thats nearly as bad as the 4.6 V8 Range Rover! (11-12mpg average)

Feb 12th, 2006, 09:12

On a run they will do 18mpg ish.

John_C · Feb 12th, 2006, 23:24

Hmmmm, a 2.9 litre six cylinder twin turbo engine mated to an automatic gearbox (which is only 4-speed, agh!) in a 4 wheel drive vehicle weighing over two tonnes....... Yes, the fuel economy is going to be bloody terrifying!!

If you have to ask the question you would probably be better off with the Diesel, only those who don't need to ask about the fuel costs should get a T6 IMHO.

Cheers,
J

Feb 14th, 2006, 21:11

I am swaping from a ML320 which is 3.2L auto. It does not have a mpg computer so all i know is that it is thirsty. Hopefully the 2.9T will be better. However looking at the mpg from the 2.5T, it is not much better.

John_C · Feb 14th, 2006, 22:58

What's the 320, a 3.2 litre normally aspirated V6/V8? So you're dropping 300cc's but bolting on a couple of turbos.

I would say you be doing well to keep level on MPG unless you have a very light right foot and stay off the boost, but that's just an opinion, no facts to back it up or anything useful like that

Feb 17th, 2006, 23:59

Collecting my T6 tomorrow.

Will post my mpg after a full tank for the fun of it.

John_C · Feb 18th, 2006, 00:20

As long as you're happy with the car that's all that matters, hope it is all you wished for.

That said I could do with seeing someone get worse MPG than my S60 T5 so looking forwards to the results

Feb 9th, 2006, 23:26	#1
xcoventry Guest Location:	XC90 T6 mpg I have heard that the T6 is extremely thirsty. Anyone got any real life mpgs? I am hoping to get a XC90 next weekend. Should i get a diesel instead?

Feb 11th, 2006, 11:30	#3
gis514 Guest Location:	XC90 2.5t I'm a city driver as well and get 12.8 mpg-terrible-hate it. I'm getting Hummer mpg!

Feb 10th, 2006, 23:39	#2
JsR Junior Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2013 12:11 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere	Hi - I've had my T6 since June last '05 (it's an '03 model). I'm getting 13mpg as a gentle driver - but my average speed is only 13mph. Maybe if I average 50mph I'll get 50mpg??? Somehow I doubt it. It doesn't really worry me as I only do a max 5000 miles per annum. regards John R

Feb 12th, 2006, 09:12	#5
After_Shock Guest Location:	On a run they will do 18mpg ish.

Feb 12th, 2006, 23:24	#6
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Hmmmm, a 2.9 litre six cylinder twin turbo engine mated to an automatic gearbox (which is only 4-speed, agh!) in a 4 wheel drive vehicle weighing over two tonnes....... Yes, the fuel economy is going to be bloody terrifying!! If you have to ask the question you would probably be better off with the Diesel, only those who don't need to ask about the fuel costs should get a T6 IMHO. Cheers, J

Feb 14th, 2006, 21:11	#7
xcoventry Guest Location:	I am swaping from a ML320 which is 3.2L auto. It does not have a mpg computer so all i know is that it is thirsty. Hopefully the 2.9T will be better. However looking at the mpg from the 2.5T, it is not much better.

Feb 14th, 2006, 22:58	#8
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	What's the 320, a 3.2 litre normally aspirated V6/V8? So you're dropping 300cc's but bolting on a couple of turbos. I would say you be doing well to keep level on MPG unless you have a very light right foot and stay off the boost, but that's just an opinion, no facts to back it up or anything useful like that

Feb 17th, 2006, 23:59	#9
xcoventry Guest Location:	Collecting my T6 tomorrow. Will post my mpg after a full tank for the fun of it.

Feb 18th, 2006, 00:20	#10
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	As long as you're happy with the car that's all that matters, hope it is all you wished for. That said I could do with seeing someone get worse MPG than my S60 T5 so looking forwards to the results

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