Why doesn't my Mini One D return its quoted mpg figures?

I have recently bought a Mini One D Baker Street, quoted as capable of 74.3mpg. I struggle to get 52 even on a long run and so does my dealership. This is a 30 per cent shortfall from the quoted figures...

Why doesn't our Chevrolet Aveo return its quoted mpg figures?

I am writing to you regards the 1.2 Chevrolet Aveo LT we have just bought. We acquired it on 25 March and have now done 3000 miles but just don't seem to be getting anywhere near the 60.1mpg combined that...

Will I get from Kent to John O'Groats on a single tank of fuel in my Focus 125 EcoBoost?

I sold my Golf once it was repaired and replaced it with Ford Focus 125 Ecoboost, which is really nice to drive. I see the real world MPG for this car does look a little disappointing but I'm soon going...

Why does Ford publish misleading MPG figures for its Focus?

I am in the process of selling my Focus, as my Mercedes-Benz does as many MPG as it and is a much better car. Ford should hang Its head in shame advertising such a high MPG. They must use some very dodgy...

Do you have any opinions on the new Renault Scenic 1.5 and 1.6 diesels?

We are now considering a diesel, using a Scenic for longer journeys and our Yaris for shorter ones. Have you driven the Scenic 1.5 or 1.6 diesels? Also I have noticed that the real MPG for these is extremely...

Why do manufacturers still supply misleading miles-per-gallon figures?

Two weeks ago we traded in our Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI 138 Estate Titanium for a new 1.0-litre EcoBoost 125 PS, petrol-engined Focus Estate Titanium X. What an amazing, quiet, comfortable car with a performance...

Poor fuel consumption

I owned a Lexus RX400h, which gave consistent results of 34mpg summer and 33mpg winter. My current Lexus Rx450h (2009 with 70,000 miles) doesn't get much better than 32mpg. It's puzzling as the 400h...

My Jaguar XF averages 42mpg - is this unusual?

I have a 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel I bought with 50,000 miles on the clock. I am averaging 42mpg. I pride myself on getting every mile from a tankful and arriving on time at my destination.

My Mazda3 has erratic diesel consumption?

My 2010 Mazda 3, 2.2 diesel 185 bhp Sport can return 60 mpg on an extra-urban round trip of say 10 miles or so but should i make a few stops on the way, the fuel consumption goes up like there's a tap...

I want a comfortable, economical car to replace a Smart?

I am about to get rid of a 10-plate Smart car and I am used to getting between 45 to 50mpg. I have a budget of around £3000 for a second hand car and am looking for similar MPG? I'd like something with...