Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
djangonut wrote:
Approaching Leicester at the end of the M69 the OBC was showing 49.9 mpg!
Very impressive John Even if we take out the optimism of the computer, you must have been hitting around 45mpg minimum.....
Although I would keep quiet about it if I was you....otherwise the government will stop complaining about CO2 bootprints and start hiking the fuel tax to compensate for the fact that these damn 4x4s are just not burning as much fuel and earning them as much money as their revenue calculations said they would
17th Aug 2007 6:36 am
KrZ
Member Since: 15 Jun 2006
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Posts: 96
Averaging about 60mph in a manual, i've achieved a whopping 38.3mpg driving from alton tower to newcastle.
It was certainly hard work where you try not to put any gas when its downhill and let speed drop slightly when going up hill.
I only picked up the 06 D3 (Manual Commerical) a few days ago but seem to be averaging around 27-28mpg. Thats mixed 70-80 mph motorway, 40-50mph back roads.
19th Aug 2007 8:20 am
Angel1403
Member Since: 14 Oct 2006
Location: Scotland
Posts: 59
Diesel
I had a 2005 HSE Diesel. I never bettered 20mpg around town. Best I got was 27mpg on a long run.
Cheers
Allan
19th Aug 2007 1:34 pm
rig135
Member Since: 07 Mar 2010
Location: Northwest
Posts: 43
Fuel
Just come back from a run up to the lakes and was very happy with the fuel fig's !!
Car fully loaded with wife kids and dog, plus luggage and me of course.
Joined M6 at junction 38 Tebay and put on C/C set at 70mph as i know the road can be policed often, managed a clear run all the way to Junction 23 without any stops or messing around, Fuel computer was reading between 32.6 - best 34mpg all the way home..
2012 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury fitted with optional Side Steps.
8th Apr 2010 6:35 am
Blobby
Member Since: 28 Feb 2009
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 277
Re: Fuel
rig135 wrote:
....Fuel computer was reading between 32.6 - best 34mpg all the way home..
....which represents a true figure of about 27-28mpg which is still damn good. Wish I could achieve that
8th Apr 2010 6:42 am
pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
Posts: 1929
I'm getting 23.4 on a long straight run, unloaded. This represents a change in performance for my car post the fuel pump recall. It's going to go in for some checks as there's no reason for such variance. I'll let you know what they find.PAGODA
8th Apr 2010 8:52 am
roverdrive
Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 181
Chris
There are indeed techniques to improve the fuel consumption. I am surprised no one has shared them with you.
1. Never calculate the fuel consumption from brim to brim figures. Always trust the computer read out.
2. Always re set the average MPG trip at the top of any hill.
3. Put a house brick underneath the accelerator pedal. Motobility scooters will overtake you, but that is ok, as the current scaremongering has proved they can be lethal in the wrong hands, and far better they are where you can see them.
4. Try to slipstream any scooter in front of you. It works in F1, so it should hold good for 2.7 tonnes of Discovery .
5. Smile. You are driving the best 4x4xfar!
8th Apr 2010 4:41 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10352
nice one RD
Mines an auto, and if I drive it like I've knicked it, it'll scare the living out of whoever your taking on, but MPG on the trip comp shows 16mpg, and I know thats above what its actually doing (mine can be out by as much as 4mpg). On a setady motorway only run, sitting at around 70/75, trip comp shows 33, 28/29 actual. Last time I towed the 'van with it, trip comp was showing 19MPG
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
I most agree with the posts of RD and Al.
If you want a dream milage stick to RDs advice.
If you want to drive her as she likes then 24 mpg is top. Im doing 60% town, 20 %H/W, 20% O/R, reseting after 2-3000 km and never made it over 20,2. Sorry
Go enjoy your D3, it is worth every gallon or mile
(if you seek a good mileage you would buy a VW Golf diesel)
Mark
9th Apr 2010 6:21 am
roverdrive
Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 181
Only ever checked the mileage once on the previous D3.
Now I truly believe ignorance is bliss. Mike - 47° 51' N 19° 43' W
Discovery D3 HSE - Gone
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Triumph 675
110 County SW
9th Apr 2010 3:46 pm
Laughton
Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 23
Around town expect 20mg . Then again we had a little contest to see who could get the most out of it a few weeks ago... 63mpg average over a few miles of 30-60 mph roads. So if you're willing to drive like a grandma, you can get as much as you want.
-2.7 manual
6th Jul 2010 11:05 am
bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
Posts: 2059
Well up to 2 weeks ago we were getting about 23-26 mpg round town, trip but now its dropped to 19-22 trip, wtf at this rate its might be getting swapped for a fl2.
I didnt expect high mpg but i was hoping for mid 20's mpg
But towing this weekend i did get 23mpg up to filey well happy with that.
6th Jul 2010 3:43 pm
Discoed
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1020
Mine is an 05 manual and local runs I seem to be getting 19-23 mpg (hilly) on a solo run its up to 28-30 on motorway doing 80.
Towing the [13 foot] caravan it is around the 20-23 mark on mixed roads. I don't think its any better or any worse than a 110 Td5 and its a lot smoother, faster quieter.
All that is with air con on, no roof-rack and road tyresD4 2014
1965 Land Rover series 2A (200Tdi)
6th Jul 2010 3:50 pm
disco3kenny
Member Since: 19 Jan 2008
Location: Here
Posts: 1007
Mines an 05 SE Auto had 10fc's magic touch applied av 25-27 around town 30+ on CC on good runs carrying 7 and small trailer http://tinyurl.com/eBay-All-things-D3-Now
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Even if we take out the optimism of the computer, you must have been hitting around 45mpg minimum.....
out of whoever your taking on, but MPG on the trip comp shows 16mpg, and I know thats above what its actually doing (mine can be out by as much as 4mpg). On a setady motorway only run, sitting at around 70/75, trip comp shows 33, 28/29 actual. Last time I towed the 'van with it, trip comp was showing 19MPG
