MPG Great fuel consumption - Page 11

subha071171 · 2nd January 2008, 14:44

happy new year to you all

I purchased my Civic 2.2 CDTI Ex last march and covered 26700 miles. It has had 2 services and had 2 new tyres. I had continental sports installed. I fill up with Shell Diesel Extra and get 470 miles out of a full tank. Has anyone else managed to get more. If so, please let me know

Thanks

Subha

P@tje · 2nd January 2008, 15:15

@subha 470 miles on a full tank...well that number doesn't give a good indication. How many liters were used ? 40, 45 ?
it's better to write down the amount of liters that you filled the tank up with....

subha071171 · 2nd January 2008, 19:47

Hi Patje

Thanks for the mesg. The tank holds 50 litres but i filled 47 litres from empty.

Thanks

Subha

P@tje · 2nd January 2008, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by subha071171

Hi Patje

Thanks for the mesg. The tank holds 50 litres but i filled 47 litres from empty.

Thanks

Subha

ok 47 liters for 470 miles.

in Dutch terms that's 1:10 miles, 1:16 km's.
in MPG I can calculate, but there are differences in MPG because of difference in UK or US Miles/Gallons, so i don't calculate that one...

FWH · 2nd January 2008, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by P@tje

ok 47 liters for 470 miles.

in Dutch terms that's 1:10 miles, 1:16 km's.
in MPG I can calculate, but there are differences in MPG because of difference in UK or US Miles/Gallons, so i don't calculate that one...

Use the Imperial (UK) gallon.

Steeph · 2nd January 2008, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by P@tje

ok 47 liters for 470 miles.

in Dutch terms that's 1:10 miles, 1:16 km's.
in MPG I can calculate, but there are differences in MPG because of difference in UK or US Miles/Gallons, so i don't calculate that one...

Easy
1 Mile = 1.609344 Km
1 Imp Gallon = 4.54609 Liter

So 1 MPG is roughly 1.61/4.55 = 0.35 Km/L (really 0.354006)
Other way around
1 Km/L is roughly 2.82 MPG (really 2.824809)

These are coarse factors, but usable for a quick calculation.

dylang652 · 3rd January 2008, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeph

Easy
1 Mile = 1.609344 Km
1 Imp Gallon = 4.54609 Liter

So 1 MPG is roughly 1.61/4.55 = 0.35 Km/L (really 0.354006)
Other way around
1 Km/L is roughly 2.82 MPG (really 2.824809)

These are coarse factors, but usable for a quick calculation.

So basically he got 45.5 mpg (unless my maths is way off!)

My current average (after 5000 miles) is 48.72 mpg since I took delivery (which I think is not bad at all!)

dylang652 · 3rd January 2008, 10:52

Oh... and my best was 498 miles for 40 litres (= 56.6 mpg)

Civic Fan · 3rd January 2008, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by e2rd

Oh there is a huge difference. Mine is still new and yesterday i tried some stuff that that i read here.
Driving below 2000 rpm and after a cold start and outside temp. -8 i have got readings of 52 mpg after 10 miles trip.
But i bought diesel because of it's torque 340 Nm and you can not compare it with petrol.
Better consumption, speed, smoother engine, acceleration....
And comparing with my old 1,5 ils Civic this is uffffa much better and i am happy even with 43mpg wich is btw much less then before and i can do even better.

Sorry I think you have misunderstood me. I didn’t say there was no difference between to two. What I was referring to was the fact that most diesel owners (including yourself) are claiming an average mpg of around mid 40’s which is what I'm getting from my 1.8 petrol. Driving sensibly I can get mid 50’s too and have seen as high as 61 so on an mpg basis there seems little difference and certainly not enough to make me think I wish I had got the diesel instead. As for torque, engine characteristics, residual values, cost of ownership, etc, etc. Well that conversation belongs in a different thread altogether.

Andy_K · 3rd January 2008, 13:02

Not over impressed with mine... Although i do only drive short journeys around town i usually get around 280 miles out of a full tank that averages around 30MPG! I'm a very carefull driver and try to keep the economy lights on at all times whenever possible!... Still...it was better than my old EP3 Type-R at 200 miles to a tank!

Civic Fan · 3rd January 2008, 13:30

Yes town driving and short trips kills mine too. My daily commute is around 30 miles with a good mix of roads so I’m very happy with my average of 41 - 44 mpg. On longer trips with careful driving I can get it up to 52 - 53 mpg which is great for a 1.8.

200 miles to a tank sounds bad. God if that were me I’d have gone bankrupt within a year. LoL

nelster · 8th January 2008, 16:53

Well I managed a brilliant (for me) 41 MPG after a refil last night, did around 30 miles, well pleased.

The basic concept I used was, as soon as I hit 35-38 MPH, go right across into 6th and cruise until acceleration required again. As I came to roundabouts I was going from 6th and 30 MPH down to 2nd.

Probably sounds like a basic concept to most but it has taken me a while to learn that 4th and 5th gear are only really needed for rash overtaking on the motorway....

Alantaverham · 8th January 2008, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelster

Well I managed a brilliant (for me) 41 MPG after a refil last night, did around 30 miles, well pleased.

The basic concept I used was, as soon as I hit 35-38 MPH, go right across into 6th and cruise until acceleration required again. As I came to roundabouts I was going from 6th and 30 MPH down to 2nd.

Probably sounds like a basic concept to most but it has taken me a while to learn that 4th and 5th gear are only really needed for rash overtaking on the motorway....

Just done a journey from Paris and the low light came on just entering Norwich..8 litres left on fuelling......so a 380 mile journey is easy.........better than my prevous 1.6 auto 2001 Civic........same tank size !

Dimplyred · 8th January 2008, 19:16

I managed about 41.5 mpg on a 60 mile drive on Sunday. I was very pleased to say the least.

illegalhunter · 8th January 2008, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

I managed about 41.5 mpg on a 60 mile drive on Sunday. I was very pleased to say the least.

Was it down a huge hill, i cant better than 32 driving like a 80year old Nun

Vidal Buffoon · 8th January 2008, 20:06

The missus got 54.5mpg on a trip to Workington today, not bad considering the car has only done 500 miles.

Dimplyred · 8th January 2008, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Was it down a huge hill, i cant better than 32 driving like a 80year old Nun

LOL, No it was a on an A road at a constant 60 mph using cruise control.

nelster · 10th January 2008, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelster

Well I managed a brilliant (for me) 41 MPG after a refil last night, did around 30 miles, well pleased.

The basic concept I used was, as soon as I hit 35-38 MPH, go right across into 6th and cruise until acceleration required again. As I came to roundabouts I was going from 6th and 30 MPH down to 2nd.

Probably sounds like a basic concept to most but it has taken me a while to learn that 4th and 5th gear are only really needed for rash overtaking on the motorway....

After a further 60 miles the MPG is down at 34.8

The M77 in Scotland has a lot to answer for, at the edge of Glasgow and at it's lowest point it is raining, you climb to the top of the M77 (1 mile) and it's snowing, must take some amount of fuel to do it at 80

sprintst3000 · 3rd February 2008, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vidal Buffoon

The missus got 54.5mpg on a trip to Workington today, not bad considering the car has only done 500 miles.

Mine has only done 500 and I am struggling to get better that 38 or 39, I have tried to drive steadily but even then i can only touch the low 40's. The car drives well and pulls well but as for economy it's well below my expectations of high 40's easily.

Any one got any ideas?

Ligier26 · 3rd February 2008, 18:56

Civic Type R Averaging between 33.5 - 36.7mpg on mostly runs of 35 miles mixed roads.
Using Cruise and not seemed little difference between my right foot and computer, Steady stars and careful caresing of the throttle all the way.
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CTR Milano, Sat Nav, Ipod, Mats, Flaps (GREY!!!! WHY????) Phillips Night Vision, Red LEDs inside, Civinfo Sticker, Many Stone Chips!!!

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2nd January 2008, 14:44	#201 (permalink)
subha071171 Valve Cap Join Date: 31st December 2007 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	happy new year to you all I purchased my Civic 2.2 CDTI Ex last march and covered 26700 miles. It has had 2 services and had 2 new tyres. I had continental sports installed. I fill up with Shell Diesel Extra and get 470 miles out of a full tank. Has anyone else managed to get more. If so, please let me know Thanks Subha

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P@tje Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th November 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	@subha 470 miles on a full tank...well that number doesn't give a good indication. How many liters were used ? 40, 45 ? it's better to write down the amount of liters that you filled the tank up with....

2nd January 2008, 19:47	#203 (permalink)
subha071171 Valve Cap Join Date: 31st December 2007 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Patje Thanks for the mesg. The tank holds 50 litres but i filled 47 litres from empty. Thanks Subha

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dylang652 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 6th September 2007 Location: Northampton Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh... and my best was 498 miles for 40 litres (= 56.6 mpg)

3rd January 2008, 13:02	#210 (permalink)
Andy_K Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd January 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not over impressed with mine... Although i do only drive short journeys around town i usually get around 280 miles out of a full tank that averages around 30MPG! I'm a very carefull driver and try to keep the economy lights on at all times whenever possible!... Still...it was better than my old EP3 Type-R at 200 miles to a tank!

3rd January 2008, 13:30	#211 (permalink)
Civic Fan Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd July 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes town driving and short trips kills mine too. My daily commute is around 30 miles with a good mix of roads so I’m very happy with my average of 41 - 44 mpg. On longer trips with careful driving I can get it up to 52 - 53 mpg which is great for a 1.8. 200 miles to a tank sounds bad. God if that were me I’d have gone bankrupt within a year. LoL

8th January 2008, 16:53	#212 (permalink)
nelster Valve Cap Join Date: 10th October 2007 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 32 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I managed a brilliant (for me) 41 MPG after a refil last night, did around 30 miles, well pleased. The basic concept I used was, as soon as I hit 35-38 MPH, go right across into 6th and cruise until acceleration required again. As I came to roundabouts I was going from 6th and 30 MPH down to 2nd. Probably sounds like a basic concept to most but it has taken me a while to learn that 4th and 5th gear are only really needed for rash overtaking on the motorway....

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,253 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts	I managed about 41.5 mpg on a 60 mile drive on Sunday. I was very pleased to say the least.

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Vidal Buffoon Valve Cap Join Date: 1st January 2008 Location: Durham, UK Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The missus got 54.5mpg on a trip to Workington today, not bad considering the car has only done 500 miles.

3rd February 2008, 18:56	#220 (permalink)
Ligier26 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Market Drayton Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Civic Type R Averaging between 33.5 - 36.7mpg on mostly runs of 35 miles mixed roads. Using Cruise and not seemed little difference between my right foot and computer, Steady stars and careful caresing of the throttle all the way. P CTR Milano, Sat Nav, Ipod, Mats, Flaps (GREY!!!! WHY????) Phillips Night Vision, Red LEDs inside, Civinfo Sticker, Many Stone Chips!!!