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just got back from a long trip up M6 Calibra 2.0ltr 16V (Tuned to 163 bhp)

Fuel computer showed avarage consumption of 26.4 MPH avarage speed 62 MPH

if sitting at a steady 55mph > 65 mph (without van) I get 48.7 mph (even with a little right foot still get that)

van is 975 total weight ...but won't all this also depend on headwinds ?

passat 1.9tdi 130bhp 55 solo 39 with 1200 0n back just done 300mile run to scotland thats how i got 39mpg figure

mat anna & little suzi

Quote: Originally posted by MGGoose on 14/7/2006

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I'm getting worried... usually only get about 22 (26 on long trips) without a big white thing behind me (should be collecting it on Tuesday, once my towbar's fitted)!

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Quote: Originally posted by mrs goose on 23/7/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by MGGoose on 14/7/2006

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I'm getting worried... usually only get about 22 (26 on long trips) without a big white thing behind me (should be collecting it on Tuesday, once my towbar's fitted)!

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It's done about 20mpg so far, not too bad at all from a 4.6 V8 petrol!

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That's because generally the bigger and beefier the engine the less work it has to do to compensate for the extra load. Great engine by the way.