1.6 FUEL CONSUMPTION

nuttinnew · Post by **nuttinnew** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:41 am

Just wondering what people are getting to see how much it differs from my 1.3 (40mpg in boring daily use). I'm guessing it should be similar as the 1.3 is too short geared for motorway use.

Phatman · Post by **Phatman** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:10 pm

I had the 75BHP 1.6 in a Cordoba (Polo Saloon) and it used to do about 32 mpg to work across town and back. On a run it would do up to 40mpg. I think your 1.3 will be more economical generally. I now have a 1.4 8v Polo which is a good compromise, 38mpg locally - but not as economical as a multi valve Jap car. (IMO of course!)

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:45 pm

my 1.3 is pulling just over 3500 rpm at 70 mph, i thought this was about the same as other cars?

ozziemodo · Post by **ozziemodo** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:33 pm

My 1.6 would be pushing it to get past 3000 rpm at 70mph.

Not so sure as I rarely ever get the chance to drive at 70mph,
but at 60mph it sits at around 2700rpm.

Phatman · Post by **Phatman** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:06 pm

Cordoba was pulling 3500 @ 70mph, same gearing as MKII Golf GTI