Poor fuel economy - are drivers to blame?

I was looking at your Real MPG section and checked my 2007 Nissan Qashqai; it shows a Real MPG of 47mpg which is not that great really I think. I drive the car like how it's supposed to be driven, change...

Why is my fuel economy so poor?

I bought a Peugeot 308 four months ago and have clocked up 1000 miles. My average fuel consumption has been 33mpg at an average speed of 20mph. Is this really the best the car can achieve for town driving?...

Which hatchback is best - Golf or A3 Sportback?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my shortlist down to the Audi A3 Sportback SE and the Volkswagen Golf Match - both five-door, petrol 1.4 (manual). The Golf comes with all the extras I want,...

Volkswagen Passat tyres - how can I improve fuel economy?

I am currently running my 2008 Volkswagen Passat on Bridgestone Potenza 235/45R17 94Y RE050A tyres which are coming up for replacement. Can you recommend any other make of tyre. I do about 10000 miles...

How can I improve my Honda Civic's economy?

I bought a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 EX i-VTEC in February, swapping it for my 2006 2.2i-CTDi. The overwhelming 'feature' of the new car is its enormous thirst for petrol and I am wondering whether there could...

Why won't my car achieve its official fuel economy?

I recently bought a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (220CDI Blue Efficiency) and done 3000 miles. However, I cannot get much above 46mpg, which is a long way off the official figures. Any idea why this is?...

Will new tyres improve my car's efficiency?

Which tyres would you recommend for improving the economy on my Toyota Verso? Mu local garage recommends Michelin ES+ 205/60/16 92H, but I noticed they have a soft tyre sidewall which maybe will affect...

What should I replace my Mondeo with?

I do 25,000 miles a year, mostly business. My trusty Ford Mondeo is nearing the end of its life and I need a used replacement. I want comfort, reliability and economy. I am also a keen angler and need...

Petrol estate cars - which is the most economical?

I am about to replace my 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. I want to buy another (used) estate car, but move away from diesel. Any suggestions?

Most economical car for high mileage motorway driving?

I currently own a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. I do mostly motorway driving (around 23,000 miles a year) and my average MPG is 51.8. I have the car on lease and I am looking to see if there are more economical...