what petrol do you use?

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by floatingkiwi

I've been keeping a spreadsheet... Doesn't seem to make much difference what fuel it is, only how I drive it and wether it is short or long trips.
Attachment 8730

Matt

Ditto Matt, see above.

[floatingkiwi]

Trevor (and other antipodeans), what sort of mileage do you get?

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by floatingkiwi

Trevor (and other antipodeans), what sort of mileage do you get?

I became weary trying to keep a check and gave it away. To be honest I had hoped the SVX would prove more economical, taking into account the moderate engine capacity and the high gearing.

I have since become resigned to the the fact that comfort has to be payed for. i.e. Weight requires power and the power to weight ratio is acceptable and must be paid for.

What are your findings?

[alexdownunder]

I find I'm getting about 440Kms, using 91. It is a mix of highway, and Welly, but does include 4 trips over the Rimutukas....

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by alexdownunder

I find I'm getting about 440Kms, using 91. It is a mix of highway, and Welly, but does include 4 trips over the Rimutukas....

I presume you mean per tank full, but as this is rather non specific,

[alexdownunder]

Yes sorry Trevor, silly of me not to say.... wish it were to the litre though

[floatingkiwi]

So guys, how does your mileage compare to mine? See my previous attachment for the numbers...

Matt

[subbieatnz]

i run 98 in mine

['E']

i just drove from Canberra to Melbourne on one tank of shell v-racing and got 650km's out of it

[floatingkiwi]

Com'on folks - specifics!! MPG or L/100km or something like that...

Matt

[JDW-SVX]

Originally Posted by floatingkiwi

Com'on folks - specifics!! MPG or L/100km or something like that...

Matt

The best fuel efficiency result that I have recorded was on a trip from Sydney to Canberra - 7.9 litres / 100 km!



...........wish it was that economical in city driving!



Jason.

[alexdownunder]

*&%$* Hell!.......7.9?


By my maths I'm doing 13.5L/100Kms. But as I said that is a real mix of city, motorway (Yes! NZ does have some...lol) tisty turny stuff and 52Kms of mountain road with a total climb of 2200m.

Been using the wifes Toyota pilea**** this week and that worked out at 10.4L/100Kms...... so I think I'll pay the extra and have the fun.

[JDW-SVX]

Originally Posted by alexdownunder

*&%$* Hell!.......7.9?

That figure was obtained through constant 100 km/h driving, 4th gear, torque converter locked, cruise control on.

There was no stop-start driving, as I filled up just before the freeway, and filled up again just after I left the freeway, and entered Sydney.

From Sydney to Canberra, I got 8.4 L/100km - it was on the way back when I got 7.9.

Jason.

[floatingkiwi]

7.9 - crikey! I'm usually about 10-12 on long trips.

[alexdownunder]

13.5, 10-12, guess that must say somthing about kiwi roads. I supose we just don't like straight lines and smooth tarmac.....lol