04-20-2015, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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No i mean the language everyone else other than the US speaks. I looked it up, it's 9 litres per 100km, OK but not great given the small dimensions of the vehicle.
I find the X1 a curious animal TBH, we have 2008 9-3 wagon that is considerably larger and the 2T engine was first unveiled in 2002 so it's long in the tooth. It also has a 5 speed auto vs the X1's 8 speed. Somehow, the X1 weighs the same as the 9-3, no idea why as again, it's considerably smaller, but fuel economy is very similar. The X1 is very slightly better but you'd think it would be considerably better given the age gap, development dollars and the 8 speed. |
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04-20-2015, 12:17 PM | #7 |
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Your math is off, 33.1 U.S. MPG converts to 7.1 l/100km.
Further, a 9-3 was 600 pounds lighter than an X1, sits four inches lower to the ground and has a much better drag coefficient. But in 1988, Honda offered a CRX HF that got 4.2 l/100km. Of course it weighed less than 900 kilograms. My point is that cars serve different purposes and technological advances aren't really comparable across platforms. Also in no era can anyone call a 3800 pound / 1720kg car light. |
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04-20-2015, 12:22 PM | #8 |
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My conversion tables put it at 7.1 liters for that 110kms.
I'm quite happy with the mix of economy and performance - and the size is just fine - I was very pleasantly surprised to find my mountain bike fits inside without removing wheels, handlebar, pedals... |
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04-20-2015, 02:11 PM | #9 | |
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If it really is 200KG heavier than the Saab then that is staggering given the proportions of both vehicles. |
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04-20-2015, 07:06 PM | #12 |
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It was a rainy morning here and I was feeling pretty mellow, so I babied it the whole way - nothing like the way I usually drive! ;-)
I think I'll alternate days - baby it Monday, Wednesday, Friday...torch it Tuesday and Thursday... |
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04-20-2015, 10:26 PM | #13 |
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188 mile highway trip in the rain from Cincy to Detroit area today. Cruising about 75mph got 28mpg. Pretty damn good for 400+whp, this car continues to impress me.
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04-21-2015, 11:45 AM | #14 |
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I owned mine a year now, and have yet to even leave my metro area. I use it as a DD/ light delivery vehicle, and average 20.5 mpg. (real measurement, not off the DIC) The mileage does kind of suck, but the acceleration makes up for it, and here in non-metric land, fuel is pretty cheap right now.
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04-21-2015, 01:54 PM | #15 |
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[QUOTE=zeevette;17781324]I owned mine a year now, and have yet to even leave my metro area. I use it as a DD/ light delivery vehicle, and average 20.5 mpg. (real measurement, not off the DIC) The mileage does kind of suck, but the acceleration makes up for it, and here in non-metric land, fuel is pretty cheap right now.[/QUOTE
For UK Members my 2 litre twin turbo petrol achieves 34mpg Petrol prices increasing here due to strong dollar we are told |
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But the fuel quality also differs - in most of the US, gasoline contains 10% ethanol, which has less energy and brings the octane number up and mileage down. |
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04-21-2015, 11:42 PM | #19 |
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For about 12k miles, I averaged 25mpg. My commute is usually 35 to 45 minutes to go 17 miles. I have not taken any long trips.
After my Dinan tune, I drove half a tank at 20mpg. And just to see what happens when I am VERY cautious with the throttle and brakes, I got 32mpg during my stop and go commute for 2 days. Gonna try some "normal" driving to see what I get. |
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04-22-2015, 04:51 AM | #20 |
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I use ecopro 95% of the time, drive conservatively and only manage 23mpg.
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between US and UK gallons |
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