What's Your Mpg? - Page 5

mole · Jan 8th, 2008, 14:10

8- 28mpg when enjoying it or when smoking the fuel of the devil 44-52 mpg

oilburner · Jan 8th, 2008, 15:44

Getting around 40mpg average now after 3000 miles in the D5 auto.

It seems quite poor compared to my old Vectra 1.9 CDTI, that averaged 51mpg.

Still that was a manual and only 4 cylinder. Give me the 5 cylinder roar and the easy life of a good auto box any day!

My old V70 2.4 manual did about 33mpg in the same conditions.

Paddler Ed · Jan 8th, 2008, 21:47

Having just done 100miles today with 4 people, plus paddling kit and 2 kayaks on the roof thought I'd chuck mine up.

OK I stayed under 70, and used high gearing.

But still got 30.5mpg according to the trip computer

So why would I want anything else?!

St Pain · Jan 8th, 2008, 22:36

740 Estate 2.3 1989 Round town 26/27mpg on a long run (motorway) 31/32mpg. A couple of extra lbs in the tyres and sticking to the speed limit makes for a steadier more economical drive.

odbod · Jan 12th, 2008, 07:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb54

hi, modded T5 owners loose here i guess.
my trip computer shows 15.2 mpg.
50 quid of super @ 108.00p gives me 180 miles, 80/20 town/runs.

wayne

i have a 850 volvo im getting about 15 milles per gallon auto im sure i should be getting about 27 to gallon can anyone help its due a service but that shouldnt affect the mpg ..also i have a volvo 440 complete and running with mot .. for sale good engine starts first time after 8 weeks stud .. offers on this boddy work has dent in drivers door i backed my coach into it silly me ha ha .cheers odbod ....

Hobblygoblin · Jan 12th, 2008, 08:35

I reset the trip every time I fill up (once a week).

23.8mpg on an auto 1998 C70 T5.

Journey: 52 mile round trip commute - 5 miles in town, 47 miles dual carriageway/motorway.

Footweight: Aware of economy but often tempted by the Sport mode and the hiss of the turbo spinning up.

Previously, my 440 2.0 would get a shade over 400 miles to a tank on the same run.

Hobbly

PeteV70 · Jan 13th, 2008, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper_7

Electrical cars "clean" my backside!

Well, Viper_7, I guess its a change from soap and water...but you be careful now!

the_traveller · Jan 14th, 2008, 12:06

24.5 from my 2.0 1992 240 estate, but its running rough,. hoping for slight improvement after i take her off the road in the spring and poke the engine for a couple of months.

thebigv · Jan 14th, 2008, 14:37

Rica tuned V40 T4 1.9 petrol i have gotten 28.1 on a run once but on average its 25. My friend in a standard T4 can get 33 but on average his is 29. Hope this helps.

mickythemechy · Jan 14th, 2008, 22:28

850 2.5 10V 34 mpg at 60 to 70 mph on mainly motorway commute,400 miles per week in luxury .

Jan 8th, 2008, 15:44	#42
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	Getting around 40mpg average now after 3000 miles in the D5 auto. It seems quite poor compared to my old Vectra 1.9 CDTI, that averaged 51mpg. Still that was a manual and only 4 cylinder. Give me the 5 cylinder roar and the easy life of a good auto box any day! My old V70 2.4 manual did about 33mpg in the same conditions. __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Jan 8th, 2008, 21:47	#43
Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	Having just done 100miles today with 4 people, plus paddling kit and 2 kayaks on the roof thought I'd chuck mine up. OK I stayed under 70, and used high gearing. But still got 30.5mpg according to the trip computer So why would I want anything else?! __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

Jan 12th, 2008, 08:35	#46
Hobblygoblin Member Last Online: Sep 8th, 2011 11:58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hove	I reset the trip every time I fill up (once a week). 23.8mpg on an auto 1998 C70 T5. Journey: 52 mile round trip commute - 5 miles in town, 47 miles dual carriageway/motorway. Footweight: Aware of economy but often tempted by the Sport mode and the hiss of the turbo spinning up. Previously, my 440 2.0 would get a shade over 400 miles to a tank on the same run. Hobbly __________________ 1998 C70 GT T5 Auto Cassis Pearl

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:06	#48
the_traveller Master Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2023 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: oakworth	24.5 from my 2.0 1992 240 estate, but its running rough,. hoping for slight improvement after i take her off the road in the spring and poke the engine for a couple of months. __________________ I have a beard, drive a volvo estate and listen to Terry Wogan. Oh dear....

Jan 14th, 2008, 22:28	#50
mickythemechy Silver Member (Hair) Last Online: Aug 7th, 2010 17:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: salford	mpg 850 2.5 10V 34 mpg at 60 to 70 mph on mainly motorway commute,400 miles per week in luxury .

Jan 8th, 2008, 14:10	#41
mole Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Leicester	8- 28mpg when enjoying it or when smoking the fuel of the devil 44-52 mpg

Jan 8th, 2008, 22:36	#44
St Pain 700 series Fan Last Online: Jan 13th, 2010 19:35 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Skegness	740 Estate 2.3 1989 Round town 26/27mpg on a long run (motorway) 31/32mpg. A couple of extra lbs in the tyres and sticking to the speed limit makes for a steadier more economical drive.

Jan 14th, 2008, 14:37	#49
thebigv Master Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2010 23:19 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: darlington	Rica tuned V40 T4 1.9 petrol i have gotten 28.1 on a run once but on average its 25. My friend in a standard T4 can get 33 but on average his is 29. Hope this helps.

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