Fuel Economy

  1. Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bedford Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 Forte
    #1
    As much as i like to think that im rich, im just not. Now its nice to see that petrol prices are dropping however its still not cheap. It costs me around £45 to fill up my tank from the red. I think the tank holds about 50 litres. From that i would say that i get about 300 miles (when i drive sensibly). For 1.1 is that good or bad???? What is everyone getting?
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car
    #2
    It's not great but depends what kind of driving you do.

    On average i fill up with about £45 and it gives me a good 350-360 miles but i do a variation of town and motorway driving.
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2006 Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 2563 VTSSSS
    #3
    Full tank is between 340-370 for me in a vts, and my 1.1 could do more then that.

    Heavy right foot?
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 863
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Saxo-Will View Post
    Full tank is between 340-370 for me in a vts, and my 1.1 could do more then that.

    Heavy right foot?
    exactly the same for me in my vtr
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0
    #5
    I havn't been to the petrol station for well over a week.. mates pay for my petrol
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Birmingham Posts: 207 Corsa Sport 1.4 (dead) Saxo ph2 VTS
    #6
    i got a good 340 miles the other day on a roads, towns and motorway driving in VTS happy with that as had a 1.4 that wouldnt do anymore than 318 max
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #7
    some days my 1.1 drunk the petrol, but its not too bad now since i put some redex in
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Scarborough Posts: 130 1.0i Saxo Open Scandal!
    #8
    lol how does that work corsa_rob
  9. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lewball98 View Post
    lol how does that work corsa_rob
    Less strain on the engine. My 2.0 get's better mpg than my vtr did. Same driving style etc.
  10. Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bedford Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 Forte
    #10
    Thats depressin. I use the premium juice aswell coz in the handbook it says to use 97 ions petrol. Doz it make a difference whether you use premium or normal?? I did put the 95 ions in once an when i started the car up it coughed and sputtered a bit it still ran fyn but i didnt havnt used the normal stuff agen coz of that.
  11. Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 2087 saxo vtr mk2
    #11
    i have never felt the differance i got 375 miles to 40 quid the other day
  12. Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 1043 Saxo VTR 2001
    #12
    bloody hell i only get like 270! thats 100% town driving, dont really have a heavy foot. May have to get some redex in!
  13. L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 newbury Posts: 66 vectra sri 140, Saxo VTS
    #13
    i get 300 max from my vts
  14. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS
    #14
    really without knowing the type of driving (town, motorway, country road) or the style of driving you do, it's pretty difficult to tell whether there is a problem with your car dude.

    300miles from 45-50 litres for a 1.1 is seriously BAD though (30mpg). Ads
  15. Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 295 2001 Mauritous Blue, Saxo VTR 1.6 8v
    #15
    my vtr costs just short of £40 from the red light to tank it up to the brim and i can get anything from 240 when im driving it hard up to 350miles driving sensibly
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2005 somewhere on this planet, doing something..... around northumberland or in the middle of the sea Posts: 8774 Mk2 VTS track mk1 turbo vts scooby engined 2CV
    #16
    i get around 350 a tank in my mk2 vts. i drive with a lead boot as well

    if im on a motorway, the mileage shoots up higher by a considerable amount.

    you mite want to get some injector cleaner in the tank, fit some new plugs, new air filter etc

    see if the mileage increases??
  17. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Phoenix Arizona Posts: 767 Lexus IS300
    #17
    imo you should be getting about 400+ so i would say thats bad. i havent owned my car enough to know how much mpg im getting
  18. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2005 somewhere on this planet, doing something..... around northumberland or in the middle of the sea Posts: 8774 Mk2 VTS track mk1 turbo vts scooby engined 2CV
    #18
    try using that tesco 99ron if you can get it?

    its less than the price of optimax and has a higher octane rating, my car seems to like that
  19. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828
    #19
    thats piss poor mate i get well over 400 although i do drive like a girl
  20. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0
    #20
    i noticed cold days the fuel drops a bit more, cold days are great for driving in, the car is so responsive .
  21. Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 2087 saxo vtr mk2
    #21
    thats because it takes longer for your car to heat up and when the engine is cold it uses more petrol
  22. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...
    #22
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jakey_F View Post
    As much as i like to think that im rich, im just not. Now its nice to see that petrol prices are dropping however its still not cheap. It costs me around £45 to fill up my tank from the red. I think the tank holds about 50 litres. From that i would say that i get about 300 miles (when i drive sensibly). For 1.1 is that good or bad???? What is everyone getting?
    i got the same car and get the same fuel economy...i fink its cos we drive them hard so they accelerate okish but foot to the floor and the needle in the higher parts of the rev range means the ur eating fuel...

    thats my opinion ne way

    james