Purchased a seat ibiza mk5 2009 1.4 petrol , I've read a mixture of opinions but excessive fuel consumption seems to be a common issue with these older generation engines, got to a point where I can't establish whether there is a serious issue that is causing this I am not aware of, maybe faulty thermostat? or these engines just drink petrol like there is no tomorrow and this is perfectly normal.
I need to drive like a saint accelerate very gently on highest gears possible where possible and when possible, as soon as I hit 30mph i'll need to change 4th or 5th to get a 30-40MPG.
Seems my ibiza hates 2nd and 3rd gear, driving 20mph in 2nd or 3rd gives me approx 15-20MPG
I am relying on the on board computer for this.
I need some opinions from people that owned a 1.4 VW or seat (older gen engine) i am starting to think these engines just drink petrol, mainly on shorter trips.
I need to drive like a saint accelerate very gently on highest gears possible where possible and when possible, as soon as I hit 30mph i'll need to change 4th or 5th to get a 30-40MPG.
Seems my ibiza hates 2nd and 3rd gear, driving 20mph in 2nd or 3rd gives me approx 15-20MPG
I am relying on the on board computer for this.
I need some opinions from people that owned a 1.4 VW or seat (older gen engine) i am starting to think these engines just drink petrol, mainly on shorter trips.