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Offline nelds

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39 MPG ?????
« on: 01 February 2008, 20:27 »
I left work tonight and fuel guage was on the red so thought i'd take it steady for once, didn't fancy running out. While i was driving i was flicking thru the trip computer and it was reading 39.8 MPG whilst cruising at 60 MPH at 3700RPM.....Does this sound right for a 16V....???????.
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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #1 on: 01 February 2008, 20:44 »
Ummmm No!

But lucky you!
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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #2 on: 01 February 2008, 20:49 »
so what the feck is giving me these readings...?.
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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #3 on: 01 February 2008, 22:03 »
I recon thats totally possible..driving steady without nailing it.
my 8v has done/shown 43mpg averaging 70!! and the 16v isnt that much more thirsty unless you drive really hard
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Offline eightyeightmph

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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #4 on: 01 February 2008, 23:25 »
That sounds normal-ish. Under 4000 at a steady speeed? I'd think 40mpg would be possible?!

My best was 44.8mpg doing 40-50mph & not going over 2500 revs!! :smug:
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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #5 on: 01 February 2008, 23:27 »
and just remember lens car has a disadvantage weight wise.... :smug:
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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #6 on: 02 February 2008, 00:10 »
I got 29MPG once  :cool:
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Offline DazVR6

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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #7 on: 02 February 2008, 00:25 »
Think the highest in mine is 21mpg..........thats me then BRASSIC. :cry:
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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #8 on: 02 February 2008, 20:55 »
at  just over 2400rpm doin a stready 60mph in the VR I can get it up to 38mpg..  Until you drop it down and put your foot down that is  :smiley:
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Offline MowatGTI

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Re: 39 MPG ?????
« Reply #9 on: 02 February 2008, 22:36 »
MPG figure seems about right to me.  I average 30 mpg in my 16v.  Thats a good split between town/rural driving. I don't gun it at all.

Motorway driving should push the figure up a bit.
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