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1. Weight of vehicle it is propelling
2. Aerodynamics of vehicle it is powering (roof box hammers consumption)
3. Style of driving (heavy right foot on either pedal)
4. Speed it is driven at (the difference between 55 & 65 mph is VERY significant)
5. Type of journey (motorway at constant speed uses much less fuel than town work)
6. How well maintain the vehicle is (soggy tyres increase fuel consumption
7 Ambient temperature (colder air is more dense and gives more power)
So as you see its not possible to give a definitive answer. What you CAN get is an "official" (very false) mpg figure for a panel van based on the chassis that the MH is based on. That however is NOT the figure you will get for a heavier and less aerodynamic Motor home.
Hi mrplodd
I appreciate there are a lot of variables concerning MPG What I wanted to know is the Euro 5 as efficient as the general figures being banded around by some parties.
Is it more efficient than the 130BHP 2.3 in respect to mpg?
Is it more efficient than the 160BHP 3.0 in respect to mpg?
and no guesses please!
To answer the specific questions I will generalise
Consumption will depend on
1. Weight of vehicle it is propelling I AM ASSUMING MOST VANS ARE AROUND 4 TON
2. Aerodynamics of vehicle it is powering (roof box hammers consumption) COACHBUILT HIGH LINE
3. Style of driving (heavy right foot on either pedal) AVERAGE NOT HEAVY NOT LIGHT
4. Speed it is driven at (the difference between 55 & 65 mph is VERY significant) 56MPH ON MOTORWAY
5. Type of journey (motorway at constant speed uses much less fuel than town work) MIXTURE, COMMANLY KNOWN AS URBAN CYCLE
6. How well maintain the vehicle is (soggy tyres increase fuel consumption NEW VEHICLE WITH ALL NEW TYRES CORRECTLY INFLATED
7 Ambient temperature (colder air is more dense and gives more power)
THE RESULTS WOULD HAVE BEEN ASSESSED BASED ON THE VEHICLES INTRODUCTION IN THE LATTER PART OF 2011 SO THE FIGURES WOULD BE OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF OUR MILD WINTER.
Thanks for your help.
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Taking my new apache 700 on a run from staffordshire to Cornwall tomorrow to collect a towbar. So that will have a good mix of motorway, dual carriage way and a bit of town work. Running at 3850kg as it stands and I will use my "average" foot on the pedal.. Highline coach built but not the 150bhp or auto but will see how it does..
Bigger test next week on the benidorm run
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Think you're asking for the impossible at this stage. The euro5 engines are only just launched. Anyone who does have one will not have covered any reasonable distance yet, engine won't have loosened up yet, and certainly on my 2.3 130 euro4, there's about 10% poorer MPG in winter months than summer.
Think you're asking for the impossible at this stage. The euro5 engines are only just launched. Anyone who does have one will not have covered any reasonable distance yet, engine won't have loosened up yet, and certainly on my 2.3 130 euro4, there's about 10% poorer MPG in winter months than summer.
Yes it is a tough one! I have heard rumours that they are not as efficient as Fiat would have us believe. I have a friend who is looking to order a new 150bhp auto, but is a little concerned about consumption not being any better than his current 3.0 ltr 160 bhp. If early figures come out on the low side taking into account the newness of the engine and the cooler air it may make the decision a little easier.
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Taking my new apache 700 on a run from staffordshire to Cornwall tomorrow to collect a towbar. So that will have a good mix of motorway, dual carriage way and a bit of town work. Running at 3850kg as it stands and I will use my "average" foot on the pedal.. Highline coach built but not the 150bhp or auto but will see how it does..
Bigger test next week on the benidorm run
I would be very interested to see your figures after tomorrows run.
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