Best VTS Speed To Sit for most MPG

1. TerryBull L-plater Joined: Aug 2007 Bangor Posts: 50 03 Icelantic Gray VTS

   #1 29th November 2007, 19:08

   Alrite boys and girls ,,, Got an 03 VTS
   
   Just wondering whats the best speed to cruise at for the best MPG
   
   50 mph / 60 mph or even is there any difference (im sure there is tho)
   
   I do about 30 ml a day to and from work ...
2. Dom_sufc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Lincoln, England Posts: 514 2000 VTR black

   #2 29th November 2007, 19:16

   I guess whatever speed you get on about 2k RPMs in fith gear? For a realistic petty use Idea.Probably not enough torque to cruise along any lower than that.
   
   Just a guess really, I have a VTR.
   
   I suppose the best way Is just to keep the revs low at all times, so no high gear changes ect.
3. kev999_VTR Established Member Joined: May 2007 Dorset Posts: 1467 RB Renaultsport clio 182

   #3 29th November 2007, 19:17

   im always doing 30mph in fifth, dont know how healthy that is, lol.
4. vtr130 Established Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2279

   #4 29th November 2007, 19:23

   well 70mph isnt to bad, and you wont be late for work, but if you want mpg get a vtr gearbox as it has a longer final drive and you will be doing lower rpm at a higher speed
5. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #5 29th November 2007, 19:44

   50-60mph should be ok dude - its a good comprimise between getting about and getting good mpg.
   
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6. d4r3n Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 k-in-a, notts Posts: 1858 bmw 330ci sport !

   #6 29th November 2007, 19:45

   i seem to get more miles out of mine around 3.5k revs in 5th gear alot better then round town any way lol
7. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

   #7 29th November 2007, 21:42

   i find in my vts 4k is around 80 and is just on the start of the cam profile (std cams) and its not tooo bad, but drop back to like 60-65 on the motorway and mpg is a fair bit better. (cant remember what the revs are at this speed)
8. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

   #8 29th November 2007, 22:05

   I think something like 56Mph is meant to be the most eco speed to be travelling at (in top gear of course) a lot is also to be said for throttle position. No point doing 30Mph in 5th or 20Mph in 4th if your throttle is half open and your putting load on the engine.
   
   So yeah 50-60Mph with as little throttle as possible. Also correct pressure tires and a well serviced car will all aid MPG!
9. Maxwell Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Turin, Italy Posts: 2238 Fiesta ST-2, Saxo VTS ph2

   #9 29th November 2007, 22:41

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by TerryBull Alrite boys and girls ,,, Got an 03 VTS Just wondering whats the best speed to cruise at for the best MPG 50 mph / 60 mph or even is there any difference (im sure there is tho) I do about 30 ml a day to and from work ...

   greg u ask some amount of random questions lol
   
   and bangor is closer to shorts than carrick, and i do a 22 mile round trip!!
10. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

    #10 29th November 2007, 22:50

    I sit at 55/57mph = 2500rpm in a VTR
    
    VTR final drive rocks
    
    heard that if you sit at 65 instead of 80 then you save 25% on MPG, don't know what car that was on but theres some truth.
11. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

    #11 29th November 2007, 22:57

    I Just stick it into 5th and go about 70mph, the revs are around lets say 3500rpm (VTR) but if your at a constant speed it should be alright as your not continuosly stopping and starting
12. SaxoJamie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Sussex Posts: 3891 2x 106 GTi

    #12 29th November 2007, 22:59

    On the motorway, I try and stick to around 56 -62MPH in 5th gear but my revs are at 3K already. (Curse them short gear ratios lol) It's best though when your driving to keep the revs below 2500rpm on ordinary roads (40mph speed limit) or at 60-65mph on motorways.
13. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #13 29th November 2007, 23:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VTR_Craig heard that if you sit at 65 instead of 80 then you save 25% on MPG, don't know what car that was on but theres some truth.

    actually its more like 30% dude... and its true
14. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #14 29th November 2007, 23:26

    find 60mph is pretty good for mpg.
15. Pat_Vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 North London Posts: 6170 Land Rover Discovery

    #15 29th November 2007, 23:40

    i dont mind driving to save petrol but i get really bored its slow and dull the alternative option is slightly better but more expensive
16. hard_corejoeboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Southend, Essex/Thetford, Norfolk Posts: 4203 Seat Mii Toca/VW Polo Gti 6c 1.8 turbo

    #16 2nd December 2007, 13:59

    I try and sit at about 60 on the motorway but then u get the gayers in their BMW's and all the other nonces in their Fiesta Zetecs, StreetKA's, Corsa's etc so of course i have to show them whose boss lol
17. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #17 2nd December 2007, 14:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adsayer actually its more like 30% dude... and its true

    might explain why sitting at over a ton means i often only get 200 miles out of a tank lol!
18. pjsaunders06 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Portsmouth Posts: 2882 54 Audi A4 Estate 1.9TDi

    #18 2nd December 2007, 14:31

    0mph is best for mpg lol i try to stay at 60 on the motorway but i can never do it lol