is 36mpg normal

[p lancaster]

hi all i have a 2011 143tdi st sport tech and i have been an a 50mile trip on a duel carriage way at 60mpg and the computer in the car recons that i am only doing a avr of 36.9mpg any ideas what it could be i have even changed the air filter that is genuine had enough i think it is time to get shot of it

phil

 

[DerbyForget]

thats much lower than the quoted figures by SEAT :-

Fuel consumption (urban) 43.5 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 67.3 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 56.5 mpg

i would get in touch with the dealership or garage you bought it from and have them look into it mate

 

[p lancaster]

any idea what could be causing it
phil

 

[Pimped up vario]

Is the actual fuel comsumption matching what the computer says?

Is there any evidence of fuel escaping from your system?


Are all the obvious things ok? Tyre pressures correct. Brakes not binding. No holes in the fuel tank or fuel lines damaged.

 

[p lancaster]

hi tyre pressures ok brakes ok no fuel leaks i am puzzeled and no warning lights no fault codes
phil

 

[Pimped up vario]

Is the actual consumption the same then as what the computer is saying?

Are the tyres wearing evenly? If the tracking is off the fuel economy would go down.

 

[Deleted member 74601]

As above, check the computer is correct by doing manual calculations. My computer always reads low.

Also try and get the MAF/Thermostat checked.

 

[p lancaster]

tyres wearing ok tracking ok
i have not done a milage check this is just what the cars display is saying
phil

 

[p lancaster]

how do i check the maf/ temp settings
phil

 

[mrkev]

I've only had my car (143PS SE TECH) for a couple of months but I'm getting an average of 42MPG with mainly mixed driving. It seems to be far more economical at 30mph in 4th than it does at 60mph. In fact, driving at around 78mph seems to give me better results.

Not the most economical of engines I've had. The last two were VAG 2.0TDI engines and both were constantly above 50mpg.

 

[Exeo46]

Exeo mpg (My first Post)

Hi
I collected my 2011 (143) Exeo ST last week. Full tank to full tank it is only doing 38 mpg. My 8 year old Octavia with the 2.0 pd was averaging 47 mpg over the same roads/conditions etc. This is disappointing since SEAT say 50+.
Can anyone say what its going to be like towing a caravan?
I am now worried that its too high geared.

 

[p lancaster]

God only knows i am totaly gutted my mat has a new cls Merc and he belts it every where and i meen belts it and his is aload better on the diesel
phil

 

[marty_34]

phil when you go down the motorway at 70 try driving in 5th if your doing 70, i find i get better mpg doing this.

reset your clocks before you go out to make sure you getting a fair reflection

 

[p lancaster]

i will give it a go nothing to loose
thanks phil

 

[marty_34]

find 36 a bit low i went drom hartlepool to durham today up through the back roads past wingate, thornley etc in my leon, didnt hang around and i got 43, granted a lighter car but its 170bhp so the torque was used a fair bit. when i go down the a19 on a 15 mile trip to work i can sometimes get 45-46if theres no back up of traffic

 

[p lancaster]

i don't know i am wgetting sick of it
phil

 

[DWaldie]

My 170 returns 45mpg but it takes twenty miles to warm up on a really cold day. It might be worth resetting both trips once the engine is fully warm and going for a good drive.

 

[bengie_cupra]

my brother has a PD160 Ibiza with a gtb2260vk on it running low power due to needing a new head but still running 225bhp and he gets 29-30mpg kicking the crap out of it and easy 50+ getting near 60mpg when driving like miss daisy.

and this is the old 1.9PD

 

[p lancaster]

the 36.9mpg was with the trips reset and the engine was hot i have never known any thing like it time for a nice single malt the answer might be in the bottom of the glass i love the car but i will not keep it if this is what it is going to do on fuel
phil

 

[Pimped up vario]

My 170 returns 45mpg but it takes twenty miles to warm up on a really cold day. It might be worth resetting both trips once the engine is fully warm and going for a good drive.

Block half your radiator off with a bit of cardboard. The car heats up a lot better. gives better fuel economy. Just don't forget to take it back out when the temperature rises again.