Fuel Consumption

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Fuel Consumption

Post by grantmelton1 » Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:37 pm

Hi all

Seems to be a bit of an issue that this little car is so thirsty. However I can get around 40 mpg but normally around 36-38.

Does anyone else have any tips for getting good MPG

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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by twiss » Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:41 pm

Break down and get the AA to tow you to your destination... I find it works very well! ;)
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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by ScottieJ » Fri Dec 12, 2014 1:51 pm

That is good mpg :lol: 4x4s always drink a bit more, there's more transmission to turn than in a smaller similar engined car, larger tyres and a less aerodynamic body.
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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by RickUK » Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:13 pm

I would have also have said that is very good MPG,when you think about it they are about as 'aerodynamique' as a flying wardrobe :hahaha:
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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by Anton » Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:35 am

The jimny's official MPG figures state a combined cycle of 37.7 mpg.

The Ignis, with the same engine, does 44.1 mpg combined cycle (which is about average for a 1.3 supermini).

So I'd say you're getting about "normal" mpg's.

Just for comparison:

Suzuki Jimny 1.3: 37.7
Dihatsu Terios 1.3: 36.7
Honda CRV 1.6: 34.4
Grand Vitara 1.6: 35.3
LR Freelander 1.8: 27.6

And none of those are "proper" 4x4's (with solid live axles front and rear, selectable low range etc) except the Jimny.

It's probably the most economical "proper" 4x4 you can buy except the Jimny diesel, which you can't buy in the UK. And which may or may not suck because the engine may or may not be too heavy. :P

I get about 25 out of my SJ. I'd love to get 36-38!!!
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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by Akseli » Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:55 am

grantmelton1, what car (jimny) do you have?

I just calculate my SJ413:s fuel consumpiton to your units and got to 21.7 mpg :mrgreen:
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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by gamble63 » Mon Dec 15, 2014 2:11 pm

I get 9 MPG in my Hilux :D

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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by Anton » Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:17 pm

gamble63 wrote:I get 9 MPG in my Hilux :D
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Do you drive everywhere in 1st???
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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by gamble63 » Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:11 pm

haha noo, v8 and 37" tyres haha

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Re: Fuel Consumption

Post by Anton » Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:27 pm

gamble63 wrote:v8 and 37" tyres haha
That was my second guess. Also:

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