197: So, MPG?

[RipGroove]

Had my 197 around 3 weeks now, reset the MPG when i got it and have just looked today and i've averaged 24.5MPG, thats not that great is it? Considering 80% of the use of the car has been to work and back keeping it under 4k. Having just parted with a 260bhp Audi S3 which was a fair bit quicker than the 197 and averaged 25MPG i was hoping the 197 was going to be a little better.

So what do you all average?

 

[Crezzy]

http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19519

 

[danny197]

Had my 197 around 3 weeks now, reset the MPG when i got it and have just looked today and i've averaged 24.5MPG, thats not that great is it? Considering 80% of the use of the car has been to work and back keeping it under 4k. Having just parted with a 260bhp Audi S3 which was a fair bit quicker than the 197 and averaged 25MPG i was hoping the 197 was going to be a little better.

So what do you all average?

37.1 is the best ive had!

 

[ryan197]

How far do you kive from work, and what type of roads?

 

[Nashy]

I never had over 27mpg in my R27 it's shocking!! Part of the reason it went tbh.

 

[Rick197]

i got 290 miles to my last tank :/ . I'm considering getting a quick diesel seens as i dont use the car much.

 

[Lump]

My last tank returned 340 miles. Thats with 70 miles being done at over 100leptons. The rest cruising to work on the motorway.
Usually get close to 400miles to a tank. Best I've seen over a tank is 34mpg.

 

[rich27]

I do about 35 miles a day, mostly on the motorway and I get 25-28mpg depending on how spirited I'm feeling. Managed 31mpg the other day but that was careful driving (boring).

 

[RVanner]

I average 24.8 in my 200 - drive it pretty conservatively but do put my foot down a fair bit when i get the chance. The best ive had is 28mpg but got bored as it defeats the object of having the car.

24-28 is the average id say

 

[RipGroove]

How far do you kive from work, and what type of roads?

50/50 town and B roads I'd say, 5 miles each way at under 4k mainly.

 

[RipGroove]

I average 24.8 in my 200 - drive it pretty conservatively but do put my foot down a fair bit when i get the chance. The best ive had is 28mpg but got bored as it defeats the object of having the car.

24-28 is the average id say

That sounds like me, if I could resist every temptation I might see 28mpg then. Car is made to be driven though.

The S3 would only really average 24mpg if NEVER past 3.5k at all. So I guess the odd boot in the Clio and still return 25mpg ain't too bad.

 

[Marv]

I used to average 25mpg but since switching to V-Power I now get........23 mpg. WTF!!!!

 

[RipGroove]

I used to average 25mpg but since switching to V-Power I now get........23 mpg. WTF!!!!

I generally use Tesco99 pay at pump FTW

 

[Willis]

Don't forget that MPG will be a bit lower than normal at the moment due to the cold weather...

But still, anything above 25MPG means you're not driving her properly. The F4R revs that high for a reason.

 

[ryan197]

50/50 town and B roads I'd say, 5 miles each way at under 4k mainly.

Thats your problem, you will be mainly driving on cold start by the time you get to work its just about warm.

 

[-Ally-]

26mpg is best I've had in my 200.

 

[RipGroove]

Thats your problem, you will be mainly driving on cold start by the time you get to work its just about warm.

I do usually warm it for 5mins while I get my stuff together before leaving for work.

 

[ryan197]

With how cold it is at the min it will take longer to filly warm up, should b better when the weather warms up

 

[Rab]

i get 27.9-28.4mpg using bp super unleaded / tesco99 , drive mainly town and do around 20 miles a day.

 

[Rogue]

Used to average around 29-30. Weren't great, but it's a sports car...I didn't buy it to be economical.