Stickies for fuel consumption
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Stickies for fuel consumption
Evening all,
I was wondering whether it might be an idea to have sticky topics for fuel consumption for each available Megane engine size? It seems to be a topic that arises fairly commonly but any posts lose value as incomparable figures are bandied about all over the place! If there was a specific place to post regarding one's particular engine's consumption, then one would be able to garner far more useful information from fellow members' experiences.
Just a thought as I was considering a new post about my 1.4's mpg
I was wondering whether it might be an idea to have sticky topics for fuel consumption for each available Megane engine size? It seems to be a topic that arises fairly commonly but any posts lose value as incomparable figures are bandied about all over the place! If there was a specific place to post regarding one's particular engine's consumption, then one would be able to garner far more useful information from fellow members' experiences.
Just a thought as I was considering a new post about my 1.4's mpg
- robznet
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Hi
I think it's a great idea, would provide a good cross section of consumptions and provide a member's reference section if people are concerned about their Meg's frugality!!
Petrol vs diesel etc.!
Just as a preliminary benchmark - I have never seen more than 42.7mpg on my trip computer, and never less than 26.9mpg.
How does yours fare??
Regards
Rob
I think it's a great idea, would provide a good cross section of consumptions and provide a member's reference section if people are concerned about their Meg's frugality!!
Petrol vs diesel etc.!
Just as a preliminary benchmark - I have never seen more than 42.7mpg on my trip computer, and never less than 26.9mpg.
How does yours fare??
Regards
Rob
1.5DCi Dynamique with comfort pack - Antique Green.
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I think it's a very good idea to have stickies. Perhaps even a new subforum might be the answer since having loads of stickies means more scrolling before a new post can be seen.
As for my mpg, so far I've only done a single brim-to-brim, and that calculated out at 57.7mpg
As for my mpg, so far I've only done a single brim-to-brim, and that calculated out at 57.7mpg
06 Extreme Blue 1.5dCi 106 Dynamique Sport Tourer with panoramic sunroof and Dension Gateway
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Knocking around I get anywhere between 47-52MPG, on longer runs this goes up to about 55MPG as long as I keep it below 80MPH after that it drops down to high 40's low 50's
Best I've ever had was 66MPG whilst pottering around the lanes of Norfolk last year.
Best I've ever had was 66MPG whilst pottering around the lanes of Norfolk last year.
Make improvements, not excuses!
Laguna III 2.0dCi 150 Dynamique Hatch. Pearl Black, Panoramic Sunroof, Front & Rear Proximity Sensors, 17" Spider Alloys (with B****y expensive tyres fitted!)
Laguna III 2.0dCi 150 Dynamique Hatch. Pearl Black, Panoramic Sunroof, Front & Rear Proximity Sensors, 17" Spider Alloys (with B****y expensive tyres fitted!)
Mine is around the same as yours Iain, although never up to 66mpg.
As far as I recall 62mpg was my highest and that was sitting behind a lorry, doing 55mph afetr my bumper smashed when I ran a partridge over!
Nick
As far as I recall 62mpg was my highest and that was sitting behind a lorry, doing 55mph afetr my bumper smashed when I ran a partridge over!
Nick
Megane II 1.5 Dci Dynamique 3dr, Ottoman Blue, Private Registration, Sony GT30RN Head Unit, ShinyAutos.com Interior White LED Kit, 3rd Brake Light Cover, MOC Sticker
I have a new record for my 1.9DCi Scenic!
I managed to get 1010km (631.25 Miles) on a tank driving around 30% urban and 70% highway. Aircon was on for most of this duration due to the warmer weather. I did not drive the car over 120km/hr at any time - I was on an experiment to see if I could crack the 1000km for a tank, and proved it can be done with a light foot, and keeping that speed down! :P
When I filled the car up she took 56.2 Litres - 12.362245 Gallons - that means I averaged 51.06 MPG which I think is really good!
I am on a long haul tomorrow from Luxembourg to Bordeaux in France - 1110 kms in a day - If I am really careful (and I don't get too bored with the slower speed) I may go for the trip down there on one tank!! For this to be possible I will have to average 56.6mpg - possible with care I'm sure... Wish me luck fellow Megane and Scenic owners!
Will.
I managed to get 1010km (631.25 Miles) on a tank driving around 30% urban and 70% highway. Aircon was on for most of this duration due to the warmer weather. I did not drive the car over 120km/hr at any time - I was on an experiment to see if I could crack the 1000km for a tank, and proved it can be done with a light foot, and keeping that speed down! :P
When I filled the car up she took 56.2 Litres - 12.362245 Gallons - that means I averaged 51.06 MPG which I think is really good!
I am on a long haul tomorrow from Luxembourg to Bordeaux in France - 1110 kms in a day - If I am really careful (and I don't get too bored with the slower speed) I may go for the trip down there on one tank!! For this to be possible I will have to average 56.6mpg - possible with care I'm sure... Wish me luck fellow Megane and Scenic owners!
Will.
Last edited by Husky_Dog on Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2005 Scenic 1.9Dci 120 Exception
72uoba
That sounds a bit low. Mine only did that whilst running in. When I had my first service at 12 months (9,000 miles on the clock) the guy at the service desk mentioned something about having installed a software upgrade that would improve my mpg. My average speed at the moment varies in the range of 22 to 25 mph giving consumption around 36 to 38 mpg.
Check that your brakes aren't rubbing and that your tyres are inflated to the right amount.
That sounds a bit low. Mine only did that whilst running in. When I had my first service at 12 months (9,000 miles on the clock) the guy at the service desk mentioned something about having installed a software upgrade that would improve my mpg. My average speed at the moment varies in the range of 22 to 25 mph giving consumption around 36 to 38 mpg.
Check that your brakes aren't rubbing and that your tyres are inflated to the right amount.
1.4 Hatch, Ottoman Blue, 55 Reg, Dynamique
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