V70 fuel consumption

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by Proteus, Oct 8, 2006.

  1. Proteus

    Proteus Guest

    Can anyone tell me what sort of average fuel consumption you are getting
    with a V or W reg V70 diesel?

    I'd prefer real experience rather than stated consumption figures.

    I will be doing at least 130 motorway miles a day at steady speed.

    Cheers,
    Lee
     
    Proteus, Oct 8, 2006
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  2. A manual will get you at least around 40mpg, an auto about 38mpg, depending
    on whether you cruise at 70 or more.

    Our S70 2.5 is much happier, and indeed better on fuel at an indicated 85
    than it is at 70. (5th gear alittle tall for the engine's available torque
    at 70)

    Tim..
     
    Tim \(remove obvious\), Oct 8, 2006
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  3. Proteus

    Nick Guest

    I have a 2.5 TDi manual 1997 and generally get around low 40s (43 to 45) on
    a normal everyday run, but if I carefully sit at about 70 to 75 with no
    harsh acceleration and lifting off early enough to avoid any unnecessary
    braking ( i.e. trying to drive economically) I have got an indicated 51 mpg.
    This is off the computer, but I do reckon its fairly accurate. Hard driving
    gives me mid to high 30s though which I reckon is pretty good.

    Nick
     
    Nick, Oct 14, 2006
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