07-05-2015, 11:03 AM
(07-05-2015, 10:21 AM)RetroPug Wrote: That is very impressive.
Yes, it is test conditions, but you can attempt to replicate the conditions under which they got this record in your everyday driving and it will make a massive difference.
I've averaged over 69mpg in the fiesta with a much older 1.6 HDI by backing off so I come to a stop less and simply just slow down a bit when a car has stopped ahead, coasting down if I do have to stop and reducing speed on the motorway to a more efficient one.
^^^ Yeah my 106 with it's TUD5 designed in the 80s does over 60mpg average and apparently they'll do over 80mpg with someone sensible at the wheel.