V40 T4 economy

RichT4 · Dec 7th, 2013, 23:08

Firstly I know she's a petrol, and has a turbo... But surely I can expect better than 160 miles to just over half a tank right?!
Bearing in mind my driving has been relaxed with only the occasional heavy foot.

I have a couple of issues with the car; manifold and exhaust gas leak.

Would this cause bad economy, and if not what else do I need to look at mechanically?
My car doesn't have the info centre option, so I cannot view MPG sadly, this something that can be installed??

Brodick · Dec 8th, 2013, 01:58

Yes and No. what is your exact model, tyre size, number of persons in the car
age of the car (is this your first tank of fuel)

Hang on - your car is the previous generation is it not?? this part of the forum
is for the all new V40

RichT4 · Dec 8th, 2013, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

Yes and No. what is your exact model, tyre size, number of persons in the car
age of the car (is this your first tank of fuel)

Hang on - your car is the previous generation is it not?? this part of the forum
is for the all new V40

Ah my bad, lol I'll restart this thread in the correct section.

Rooster · Dec 18th, 2013, 22:27

I did first service on one yesterday and flicked trip round on roadtest and it according to trip it was doing 56mpg,

Its actually on second T4 i have driven but they just seem to lack character compared to the 5 pot diesels

Trip can be added altho don't know how much it is thats not my department

james02s40 · Jan 15th, 2015, 19:37

I have an S40 that gets consistently 300 miles on a tank. This is a small tank as far as that goes. I think the smallest I have had ever was my 69 beetle. This is the second smallest, so seems like I get bad gas mileage but not so. My wife's V70 gets 27-35 MPG and its a 99. I usually get 30 -38 in my S40 using premium fuel which is only 93 octane here in the USA. I always look for the highest octane rating for my car and it differs from state to state and yes I have driven it across country a few times, 6-7 day drive. 3000 mile trips. And it has passed the 40MPG several occasions on the flats. SO yes I would say 160 miles on half a tank is good and nothing to worry about considering the size of the tank.

Volvo2002 · Jan 15th, 2015, 19:40

I got 500 miles out of a tank in the S40! Though it is a 1.8 :P

Antz · Jan 15th, 2015, 23:13

I get roughly 300 miles to a tank of v power on mixed town, country and main roads. Thats not exacrky thrashing it but not hanging about either. Trip says 28.9mpg usually.

Alex121 · Jan 16th, 2015, 08:05

I'm near enough the same as Antz
Get around 310 miles per tank. It's sat at 29.1mpg at the moment.

I don't hang about in mine either

aquabee · Jan 16th, 2015, 10:17

Same here,on v power I get about 290 miles without the red light coming on,I don't like it to go too low,that's mixed driving with some enjoyment in exploring the thrill of full boost!

Antz · Jan 16th, 2015, 12:47

Best I ever got from the on board MPG calculator was 41.1mpg on a 300 mile round trip, driving off boost all the way there and back using cruise control as much as possible.

Dullest trip ever....

Dec 7th, 2013, 23:08	#1
RichT4 Sunny Days! Last Online: Jun 6th, 2020 08:40 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Havant	V40 T4 economy Firstly I know she's a petrol, and has a turbo... But surely I can expect better than 160 miles to just over half a tank right?! Bearing in mind my driving has been relaxed with only the occasional heavy foot. I have a couple of issues with the car; manifold and exhaust gas leak. Would this cause bad economy, and if not what else do I need to look at mechanically? My car doesn't have the info centre option, so I cannot view MPG sadly, this something that can be installed??

Dec 8th, 2013, 01:58	#2
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	Yes and No. what is your exact model, tyre size, number of persons in the car age of the car (is this your first tank of fuel) Hang on - your car is the previous generation is it not?? this part of the forum is for the all new V40 __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold) Last edited by Brodick; Dec 8th, 2013 at 02:01.

Dec 18th, 2013, 22:27	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	I did first service on one yesterday and flicked trip round on roadtest and it according to trip it was doing 56mpg, Its actually on second T4 i have driven but they just seem to lack character compared to the 5 pot diesels Trip can be added altho don't know how much it is thats not my department __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jan 15th, 2015, 19:37	#5
james02s40 New Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2015 20:17 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chandler AZ	Gas mileage V40 S40 96-04 I have an S40 that gets consistently 300 miles on a tank. This is a small tank as far as that goes. I think the smallest I have had ever was my 69 beetle. This is the second smallest, so seems like I get bad gas mileage but not so. My wife's V70 gets 27-35 MPG and its a 99. I usually get 30 -38 in my S40 using premium fuel which is only 93 octane here in the USA. I always look for the highest octane rating for my car and it differs from state to state and yes I have driven it across country a few times, 6-7 day drive. 3000 mile trips. And it has passed the 40MPG several occasions on the flats. SO yes I would say 160 miles on half a tank is good and nothing to worry about considering the size of the tank.

Jan 15th, 2015, 19:40	#6
Volvo2002 Young Volvo driver Last Online: Nov 16th, 2021 22:54 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Scotland View Photos By: Volvo2002	I got 500 miles out of a tank in the S40! Though it is a 1.8 :P __________________ "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby"

Jan 15th, 2015, 23:13	#7
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	I get roughly 300 miles to a tank of v power on mixed town, country and main roads. Thats not exacrky thrashing it but not hanging about either. Trip says 28.9mpg usually. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Jan 16th, 2015, 08:05	#8
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	I'm near enough the same as Antz Get around 310 miles per tank. It's sat at 29.1mpg at the moment. I don't hang about in mine either

Jan 16th, 2015, 10:17	#9
aquabee Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2023 20:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire	Same here,on v power I get about 290 miles without the red light coming on,I don't like it to go too low,that's mixed driving with some enjoyment in exploring the thrill of full boost!

Jan 16th, 2015, 12:47	#10
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Best I ever got from the on board MPG calculator was 41.1mpg on a 300 mile round trip, driving off boost all the way there and back using cruise control as much as possible. Dullest trip ever.... __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

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