Crdi Auto fuel economy

Doggie 1 · **Reply #30: January 06, 2013, 03:24:52**

I would have thought that was more highway.

On my current tank, I've done 450 km average 48 km/h at 4.8 l/100 km and although it has been mainly metro, a lot of it has been on metropolitan highways with speed limits of 80 or 90 km/h.

Dazzler · **Reply #31: January 06, 2013, 03:27:07**

If I do mainly highway I average around 90 kph

Doggie 1 · **Reply #32: January 06, 2013, 03:34:46**

I'll have to keep a closer eye on mine. Admittedly it's something I haven't taken that much notice of until recently when it was a question that was asked of me when I posted my fuel economy results.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #33: January 06, 2013, 07:45:29**

Driving the diesel i30 is a new experience for us. I tend to drive gently. Others are still coming to grips with the acceleration available if you press just that little bit harder and quite enjoy seeing cars disappearing in the rear vision mirror. My wife (a known lead foot) has been a driver of Alfa's for decades and this transition has been interesting for her. For example at the local highway entrance the Alfa would be often be revved right out in the gears to get up to highway speed, good fun. In contrast, the i30 quickly and gently assumes 100km per hour without fuss or dramatic acceleration and rapidly overtakes by gently flexing the ankle ever so slightly. No need to change down two gears and nail the accelerator whatsoever. So there's some driver adjustment required before we can expect to see optimum results.

Nonetheless a combined 5.5 right off the bat for mixed driving is not unreasonable. That's about 50mpg with the promise of better things down the track.

http://motormouth.com.au/myvehicle/consumptioncalculator.aspx

Phil №❶ · **Reply #34: January 06, 2013, 07:53:46**

@ Keith_h,

My friend of 40+ years & his wife, asked to drive ours on Friday night for that very reason.

We joined the freeway and after the entry ramp I said "without changing down, go to 110 kmh," so he gently pressed the pedal and was amazed. No kickdown required, 3 adults in the car and just delightful pull to 110. Then I said "slow to 80 and set CC and climb that hill". He did, the car cruised up the hill at 80, no worries, no gear change required.

They ordered one the next day.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #35: January 06, 2013, 08:12:00**

I demonstrated this in a similar manner to my parents last night. They just recently bought a petrol engined car from another manufacturer and now wish they had taken the i30 for a spin first.

Dazzler · **Reply #36: January 06, 2013, 08:13:14**

Those last ~~two~~ three posts gave me a warm fuzzy feeling and I don't even have an i30 CRDi any more

Doggie 1 · **Reply #37: January 06, 2013, 08:40:22**

They gave me a warm fuzzy feeling too and I have got one.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #38: January 06, 2013, 08:50:06**

Great, aint it

Aussie Keith · **Reply #39: February 25, 2013, 09:35:39**

Another tank of fuel working out to 8.2l/100km or about 34mpg around town.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #40: February 25, 2013, 21:36:07**

That must be a lot of dense traffic driving then.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #41: February 25, 2013, 21:39:55**

Short trips in heavy traffic. I have seen 5.1 on the highway. The other one is doing better at about 7.1 round town.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #42: March 18, 2013, 13:14:18**

Most recent refill, 7.9 all round town driving. Not yet 2000km on the clock.

Dazzler · **Reply #43: March 18, 2013, 19:41:40**

Nothing wrong with that Keith

(Although the 1.8 Petrol might be similar)

rickai · **Reply #44: March 20, 2013, 05:11:36**

Quote from: keith_h on February 25, 2013, 09:35:39

Another tank of fuel working out to 8.2l/100km or about 34mpg around town.

That's some really good numbers keith! I got the same car as you (i30 GD diesel + auto) and I live in Sydney metro and I drive through some dense traffic but short trips everyday to work. I'm at 11,000km and my recent tank recorded 9.1L/100km for around 30km/hr. That tank lasted whooping 24days though.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #45: March 20, 2013, 22:49:33**

Yes its not doing a lot of km but the fuel consumption is headed in the right direction. I expect it will improve over time. The Getz (manual) is about the same around town but of course on the highway its a completely different story.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #46: March 29, 2013, 23:41:44**

8.2 for the last tank @ 35km/h average speed. 6.6 when I got home after refilling and resetting the trip computer. I'm still thinking better than 7 is easily achievable around town depending on how its driven. Must observe the main driver...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #47: March 30, 2013, 03:21:21**

I suspect someone's driving it like a petrol engine. Or you spend a lot of time in heavy traffic.

rustynutz · **Reply #48: March 30, 2013, 03:42:06**

Aussie Keith · **Reply #49: April 14, 2013, 06:42:20**

Most recent fill, 326 km for 27.01l, 8.2l per 100km. 2700km on the clock now. Eventually I'll graph these numbers but consumption seems fairly consistent for round town driving.

rickai · **Reply #50: April 15, 2013, 00:54:51**

Quote from: keith_h on April 14, 2013, 06:42:20

Most recent fill, 326 km for 27.01l, 8.2l per 100km. 2700km on the clock now. Eventually I'll graph these numbers but consumption seems fairly consistent for round town driving.

Curious, which fuel do you normally use? I personally find shell last longer but BP has more power, but that's based on my feelings.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #51: April 16, 2013, 06:29:58**

Vortex which has up to 10% soybeans according to Caltex.

rickai · **Reply #52: April 16, 2013, 06:48:54**

Quote from: keith_h on April 16, 2013, 06:29:58

Vortex which has up to 10% soybeans according to Caltex.

Have you tried other brands? My i30 hates vortex.. it feels like its burning water, no torque at all!

Aussie Keith · **Reply #53: May 03, 2013, 09:58:49**

Just filled up at the 7-11 (Mobil I believe). 34.25l for 426km. 7.05l/100km, 40mpg. Still headed in the right direction. About 3 weeks between fills.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #54: May 03, 2013, 10:12:36**

**Reply #55: May 03, 2013, 10:21:48**

Filled up today having done 855km with 111km to empty on the trip computer. Filled to the brim putting in 47.10 litres. That gives 5.6 l/100km.

Vehicle is a GD CRDi Auto and has done just over 3000km.

After fillup, the DTE was 790km.

Quite happy with consumption to date.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #56: May 03, 2013, 10:22:38**

Bloody hell.
I drink more than that when on auto mode.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #57: May 03, 2013, 10:27:27**

Magnificent figures and probably only going to improve.

**Reply #58: May 03, 2013, 10:41:05**

Quote from: ouri30 on May 03, 2013, 10:21:48

Filled up today having done 855km with 111km to empty on the trip computer. Filled to the brim putting in 47.10 litres. That gives 5.6 l/100km.

Vehicle is a GD CRDi Auto and has done just over 3000km.

After fillup, the DTE was 790km.

Quite happy with consumption to date.

Me bad. Was 48.10 litres - just checked the docket.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #59: May 03, 2013, 10:44:18**

Always trying to gild the lilly, yeah, we know.