Initial experiences of my XC60

[vincentvg]

Originally Posted by jpwinter

But my average MPG is bearly 30 and I was expecting the low 40's or at worse high 30's. Anyone else had the same experience and was I just too optimistic?

Very much the same here (D5 AWD Geartronic). Most of my mileage is local, with occasional dual carriageway stuff: I'm seeing 26-28 mpg . When I have had the opportunity to do a motorway stint, it's mid to late thirties. Not brilliant - but I love the car.

[Teejay1]

Originally Posted by stu0710

Hi Teejay,

I'll be interesting to see how the figures compare as yours is the same engine / transmission as mine. Are you running 17 or 18" wheels?

Stu

17" , not sure how much more or less mine weighs compared to yours.

[Teejay1]

Originally Posted by stu0710

Just noticed the XC60's aren't listed on fuelly when you browse for vehicles?

There are lots of parts websites and others that still don't seem to have the XC60 listed.

[stu0710]

Originally Posted by Ransman

I have calculated that my gauge is 8% optimistic.

I've just had my 3000 mile QAI and have also just recorded my best mpg. The figure indicated in car was 44.0 mpg for a tank of diesel, but the more accurate Fuelly calculations give a whole tank average of 41.0mpg - so it does look as though the car computer figures are 7-8% optimistic.

The fuel consumption does appear to be improving as the car 'runs-in', helped by a nice long run down to Southampton and back this week, to drop relatives off on the new Cunard Queen Elizabeth. The car easily swallowed an enormous amount of luggage and drove as normal.

My wife's Fiat 500 noticeably improved in both economy and performance after it had clocked up 7-8K miles, so hopefully the Volvo will follow suit. The Fiat (1.2 petrol) is mostly used around town and shortish runs, but interestingly the Volvo is showing better economy than the Fiat, albeit I am doing longer runs in less traffic!

[blank354]

agreed,the mpg at the moment on mine is 29 at best,only had it a week so i hope the view that it improves with age is correct!
going for its first long run tommorow to Alton towers,see if gets up past 30mpg,the wife's already moaning about the potential fuel bills,I have the 20" alloys on mine,is it possible these can reduce the mpg?

[Vecais]

Originally Posted by blank354

...the wife's already moaning about the potential fuel bills...

Leave her at home if she does not behave.

There are a few threads here about fuel consumption and it seems that about 30mpg city and a bit better for country driving is about par for the D5 with AWD.

[scotgc]

Originally Posted by blank354

agreed,the mpg at the moment on mine is 29 at best,only had it a week so i hope the view that it improves with age is correct!
going for its first long run tommorow to Alton towers,see if gets up past 30mpg,the wife's already moaning about the potential fuel bills,I have the 20" alloys on mine,is it possible these can reduce the mpg?

Don't let her use the heated seats, it increases fuel consumption!

I have 20's and average around 32MPG around town at nearly 6k on the clock.

[XC60KEV]

Originally Posted by scotgc

Don't let her use the heated seats, it increases fuel consumption!

I have 20's and average around 32MPG around town at nearly 6k on the clock.

Ditto re MPG (D5 manual)

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by XC60KEV

Ditto re MPG (D5 manual)

+1 on mpg also