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HUGE difference in economy around town v long distances
My previous car was a very slow, 1.2 petrol Renault Clio and the economy that managed was about 30mpg in town and 37-38 on long trips. All figures are UK gallons, so a bit different to US measurements.
Anywho my new 123d has been in town only for the 2 weeks I've owned it and I get around 30mpg again which was worrying me as it's significantly lower than I anticipated but I have now done a 200 mile motorway journey and I got 49.5mpg, driving around 80mph real speed most of the way, much more impressive! Anywho should I be surprised that it varies quite so much?
For those of you curious in general figures, using the display that tells you current mpg:
70mph in 6th - 65mpg
80mph in 6th - 60mpg
Tim
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