Ibiza FR fuel consumption.l

[russell10]

Hi everyone, I PX my wifes Honda Civic for a new Ibiza fr in November 09. We love everything about the car, however I am a bit dissapointed in the fuel consumption. Around town its about the low 30 mpg. On the motorway its about just over 40mpg. Is this normal?Thats with a light right foot.

 

[MacFever]

Hi,

I did 24 mpg on my first tank, so I suppose it is normal
Mine is intense in town traffic with a very heavy right foot !
Will go on a 300 miles highway trip today, will let you know ...

 

[russell10]

Thanks, thats made me feel a bit better. The car has done just over 2000 miles, I am hoping the mpg will improve with age.

 

[jc_boc]

It sounds about right. Don't be expecting to see around 50mpg hehehehehehehehehehe.

 

[russell10]

I know its a great engine and gearbox,and it is more powerfull than my old 1.8 Civic, but I hav'nt got anywhere near Seats claimed MPG.

 

[jc_boc]

What are they claiming? As far as I know boc is around the 43mpg mark so I would asume the FR wouldn't be that far off the mark either having the same box and engine.

 

[mardon]

That 43mpg is very very careful driving. Driven hard they really do sup the juice. They aren't amazing on fuel TBH.

 

[MacFever]

Got back from a roundtrip to Germany driving between 150 and 210 km/h the car did 10,5 l/100 km (27 mpg)
Not too much I think ...

 

[jc_boc]

That is good considering you were giving it some good stick!

 

[MacFever]

Yes even did 215 (on GPS) and I felt I was far from max speed !
Next time I will to Germany I will get the max out of it

 

[jc_boc]

That is the plan in August for me hehehehehhehehee

 

[alexfr10]

Hi everyone, I PX my wifes Honda Civic for a new Ibiza fr in November 09. We love everything about the car, however I am a bit dissapointed in the fuel consumption. Around town its about the low 30 mpg. On the motorway its about just over 40mpg. Is this normal?Thats with a light right foot.

sounds about right to me. i get heavy usage round town but i think its quite good on the motorway.

just out of interest, what does the total miles read when you fill up. mine doesn't go over 245miles. thought it should read more!!

 

[collegeboy09]

what does the total miles read when you fill up. mine doesn't go over 245miles. thought it should read more!!

Mine always reads 300 on a full tank, not sure whats happening with yours

 

[jc_boc]

It will always average out your consumption and give an estimate reading as to what you will do on a tank. It changes as you're driving though.

 

[nightflight]

haha, always makes me smile seeing the tank filling itself up as i drive down the motorway

 

[alexfr10]

haha, always makes me smile seeing the tank filling itself up as i drive down the motorway

thats what mine does!! i start off with 230 miles and by the time ive done a 20 mile journey i will read 250!!!

I will keep my eye on the 'full' reading and see if it stays at around the 240 - 260 mark.

 

[Octane2097]

when i first got mine i was seeing around 25mpg now its up to about 35mpg with town driving
plus the weathers picking up now too so that should also help

im guessing once its losened up it will be better on fuel, i looked the other day i have only done 1500miles since i got it in november!