mikeohope Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 When I first joined this forum I noticed a few posts asking about fuel consumption. I have just taken my 55 plate (20K miles) Galaxy 1.9Tdi Auto on a weeks holiday and thought I would track the MPG using the on board computer and compare against actual findings (using measured refuelling against actual miles). The car was running on fumes before I left so it was fuelled to the brim on departure. The computer gave me the following readings during the week. Motorway journey to and from holiday destination average 46mpgDriving around country lanes as low as about 22mpgCombined fast A roads and country lanes average 37mpgReally slow roads, single track lanes about 18mpg I refulled once to the brim whilst away and that got me through the week and home with plenty to spare. Topping up again at home I reckon I have achieved the following Fuel Used 90 Litres / 19.8 GallonsTotal Miles Travelled 821 therefore overall consumption equals 821/19.8 = 41mpg The computer in the car said 39mpg so I don't reckon thats bad. Maybe this will help anybody who has a query with consumption. The key point to note is that 500 of these miles were motorway miles so that probably helped keep the average up quite a lot. Quote
mumof4 Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 there is more than a few posts/threads on mpg...crumbs..we oil burners and petrol heads are always going on about it! :D :D It is in your handbook the mpg average you can expect on different journeys...just not a lot of peeps read their handbooks. :D My handbook is well thumbed and covered in oil and copperease.lmao. Quote
Guest wolfie Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 http://www.sleepmaker.com.au/images/lady-yawning.jpg Quote
mumof4 Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 I think something is missing out of her hand wolfie... :D :D Quote
mikeohope Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Posted April 15, 2007 My post is an aid to anybody who is querying their mpg. I have no problem with the figures I have returned I think its pretty good!! Mike Quote
adrianf. Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 I think something is missing out of her hand wolfie... :D :DDont understand what you mean MO4.Maybe you could give a demo please Quote
mumof4 Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 I think something is missing out of her hand wolfie... :D ;)Dont understand what you mean MO4.Maybe you could give a demo please I am..you just cant see...... I'm eating a banana :D :D :D Quote
pdl196 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Posted April 18, 2007 Its a shame when a really interesting and lengthy article about MPG turns into juvenile knob gags!!! Personally I am looking forward to mikeohope's next thrilling installment. Perhaps an mpg comparison with different numbers of people on board from 1 through to 7 could be considered. :ph34r: Quote
mumof4 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Posted April 18, 2007 Its a shame when a really interesting and lengthy article about MPG turns into juvenile knob gags!!! Its the way this forum is im afraid!!where would we be without jokes?banter?..would be a very dull place indeed...You know..you could try introducing yourself you know... and to be honest..we are ALWAYS going on about MPG. there are hundreds of posts on it..try searching for them. Plus Mike knows we are like this..if someone dont like it..then report it!!..then i or one of my fellow team will look at it and decide if it needs sorting!!. Maz Admin and moderation team. Quote
pdl196 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Posted April 18, 2007 I was actually being sarcastic!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey ho Quote
mumof4 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Posted April 18, 2007 SMILIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :D :lol: B) :lol: :lol: :) :lol: :D :D :ph34r: :lol: :1: :10: :11: :16: :17: :18: :19: :20: :21: :22: :23: :23: :24: They help if you are being sarcastic else we dont know! Quote
adrianf. Posted April 18, 2007 Report Posted April 18, 2007 If you dont like it then close it behind you on the way out. Quote
pdl196 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Posted April 18, 2007 That last post was slightly weird......I just want to find out about a car I might want to buy. I hadn't realised people were so serious about these little groups, which is a lesson learnt and slightly scary....best not give out my address!! :ph34r: Quote
gregers Posted April 18, 2007 Report Posted April 18, 2007 dont worry about giving out your address.....................mum will have no bloody chance in finding it anyway :lol: :lol: :ph34r: Quote
mumof4 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Posted April 18, 2007 dont worry about giving out your address.....................mum will have no bloody chance in finding it anyway :lol: :lol: :ph34r: You cheeky git gregers....lmao.!! Yes..we are serious about our little group as you say pd..there is a wealth of info in this place.We all have a banter and we all came here looking for help...and some like ZAFFY BOI!! turn turncoat..but then come back to us..but is still known as ZAFFY BOI!.lmao. We arrange meets etcc..and help each other where we can....welcome to the forum pd.... Quote
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