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Title: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 08:09:45
A lad at work is considering buying a 4 pot 2.0 and asked me about fuel consumption.  :-?
Any pointers at to what they do 'around town' please?
TIA
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 September 2008, 09:36:56
Is it auto or manual? I bet that makes a huge difference on a 2.0.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 09:42:49
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Is it auto or manual? I bet that makes a huge difference on a 2.0.

Kevin

 :-/ I never thought to ask - it was at 6 this morning & I was only awake in body ..... not yet in mind  ;), but as he didn't specify one or t'other I'd guess it's a manual he's looking at.
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: jimmas on 02 September 2008, 10:33:27
I would think if it was auto it should get around 26mpg around town, and should achieve around 35-38 on a run, I get similar with a 2.2 petrol auto.
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 13:37:20
Does nobody do a rough 'around town' mpg of their 2.0 Omegas?  :-?  :-?
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: tunnie on 02 September 2008, 13:38:46
on my 9 mile commute, spanking the nuts off it get about 26mpg, 35 on a run.

Its very similar to 2.5 V6 economy...
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 September 2008, 14:04:42
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on my 9 mile commute, spanking the nuts off it get about 26mpg, 35 on a run.

Its very similar to 2.5 V6 economy...
And therefore not a huge step from the 3.0 economy either :D :D
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 15:20:48
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on my 9 mile commute, spanking the nuts off it get about 26mpg, 35 on a run.

Its very similar to 2.5 V6 economy...

Thanks Tunnie. But it's a 2.0 my mate is considering buying.  :y
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 15:22:56
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..... And therefore not a huge step from the 3.0 economy either :D :D

But you've to drive a 3.0 like saint to get those figures. Diven like a hooligan you don't! ;)
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: tunnie on 02 September 2008, 16:29:38
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on my 9 mile commute, spanking the nuts off it get about 26mpg, 35 on a run.

Its very similar to 2.5 V6 economy...

Thanks Tunnie. But it's a 2.0 my mate is considering buying.  :y

2.2 is the same as 2.0 ...
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 16:34:05
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2.2 is the same as 2.0 ...

I know!  ;)
I thought your reference to a 2.5 suggested he be better of with the V6  ;)  :y
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: f13platform on 02 September 2008, 17:00:14
i get 35 in city and 44 in motorway

it s all depend on what kind of the driver you are

you dont have to drive slow for low MPG

good tyer-know about ur car-know ur break- CLEAN batterfly valve ...

and the bigest key to low MPG is full synth oil from mobile1 which cost

£46 in birmingham


 ((( all i said is my experience im nt warranty anything))

Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 17:11:46
Thanks for the replies.
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: jimmas on 02 September 2008, 17:59:45
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i get 35 in city and 44 in motorway

it s all depend on what kind of the driver you are

you dont have to drive slow for low MPG

good tyer-know about ur car-know ur break- CLEAN batterfly valve ...

and the bigest key to low MPG is full synth oil from mobile1 which cost

£46 in birmingham


 ((( all i said is my experience im nt warranty anything))

35 in the city, crikey wish I could get somthing near that only get max 26 if I drive like me nanny  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 02 September 2008, 18:13:20
yep..with 2.5 I get max 27-28 if I drive like nanny in city ..

nowadays in rush hours sometimes drop to 19-20 mpg..
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: tmx on 02 September 2008, 18:56:26
3.0 is 15 - 18 round town & 25 - 30 on a run this is driving flat out mind as i dont han around!
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 19:18:09
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3.0 is 15 - 18 round town & 25 - 30 on a run this is driving flat out mind as i dont han around!

I know! :-? I have one! ;)
I just don't have nor have ever had a 2.0!  :-?  :y
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 02 September 2008, 19:20:49
My 2.2 does a healthy 15mpg around town on lpg  ;D

So if it were on petrol probably around 18mpg  :y

It is auto tho  ;)
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Dazzler on 02 September 2008, 19:25:39
I used to get about 27mpg average running about and 35 on a motorway run. This was on a 2.0 auto saloon.
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2008, 19:29:55
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My 2.2 does a healthy 15mpg around town on lpg  ;D

So if it were on petrol probably around 18mpg  :y

It is auto tho  ;)

Bl00dy Hell! :o You'd be aswell with another couple of pots under the bonnet, your consumption wouldn't be any worse!  :y
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: lee4206 on 02 September 2008, 21:26:57
God i starting to get jealous at the moment my 2.0 is doing about 10 mpg.   But i ony do about 2miles to work and 2miles home(yes i know i'm a lasy git) so it doesnt get chance to get off cold running.  On the plus side it will do 450 miles to a tank on a long run.
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Shane mvsex on 02 September 2008, 21:32:09
mines all over the place lol  so i wouldnt have a clue

think the computer is a bit slow  :o
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Seth on 02 September 2008, 21:35:15
My erstwhile '99 2.0 GLS Auto saloon managed around 25mpg locally.
Cross-country motorway driving was around 33-35 mpg.
Towing our caravan generally, I was down to 22mpg.

This was a well-maintained car and sensibly-driven.
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 September 2008, 23:19:52
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My 2.2 does a healthy 15mpg around town on lpg  ;D

So if it were on petrol probably around 18mpg  :y

It is auto tho  ;)

Bl00dy Hell! :o You'd be aswell with another couple of pots under the bonnet, your consumption wouldn't be any worse!  :y

My 3.2 has only ever returned down to about 18MPG on LPG, and that was mostly urban running about.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Turk on 03 September 2008, 00:21:37
Between 40-42 mpg combined town and A-road work and 50-52mpg on M/way (Cruise control set at 75mph).

It is a 2.5td Tractor tho !  ;)
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: philhoward on 03 September 2008, 06:59:39
Tank after tank, mine does 30mpg.  Rises to 32-33 on a run, but low 20's on a run.  I do have a 35 mile run to work, though, about 50% "A" roads.

If it was a manual, i'd probably be about 35mpg - but i like my lazy auto!
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: bigall on 03 September 2008, 09:45:06
2.2 auto
 high teens pottering about
low 30's on steady run
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Proz on 03 September 2008, 16:00:14
Mmmm ... mid 20's pottering around but have had 38 ish on a long motorway run ... cruise set at 70 mph  :-/
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: Andy B on 03 September 2008, 17:26:36
Listening to all the replies I'm surprised that the 2.0 aren't better than they are. I appreciate than an Omega is a heavy car, but the mpg figures quoted justify me owning a 3.0!  ;)  :y
Title: Re: 2.0 mpg?
Post by: f13platform on 03 September 2008, 17:54:03
sound u all have a very heavy foot

im happy with my 2L . i even mange to get 30 mpg in city with 740i...

i think u guys would have 9 mpg with 740

i dont bleam you i love power full engine i can understand that feeling

when they warm and ready that sweet sound of 3.0L :y

smooth  :D :D i think it worth it ... no matter how much we pay

we only live 2 day