Most recently answered fuel economy questions
We would like to replace our Mercedes 300TE and Volkswagen Polo 1.4 with a fuel-efficient, low maintenance car which is spacious enough to carry two sets of golf clubs. We drive about 5000 miles per year...
I’ve taken your advice on Shell V-Power fuel but I would like to clarify a few other factors. My car has only done 40,000 miles and, even for the age, I’m guessing you would still recommend V-Power. For...
I love diesels as they suit the terrain here in southern Spain; lots of steep hills where you do not need to change to a lower gear to easily get up them, but we have to go with the flow I guess. I have...
On my way home, I drive up a hill with a steady gradient.
Is it better for fuel consumption to drive up on a heavy throttle in fourth or on a light throttle in third?
I thought your readers might be interested to know that when we were in Texas 2 weeks ago we saw a Fiat 500 Pop (1.4 MultiAir) as part of a promotion in a shopping mall. Interestingly the official fuel...
I was pleased to get 49.4 mpg real whilst averaging 53mph over 760 miles. The combined "book" figure for my 2007 Volvo D5 manual was shown as 41.5mpg and for model year 2013 is 55.4mpg - a very significant...
My commute has recently become longer, and as a result my annual mileage has changed from 10,000 to 20,000 miles.
I currently have a 06-plate Volkswagen Golf 1.6FSI, which has done 50,000 miles. I regularly...
I recently bought a Nissan Qashqai 1.5dCi and have been disappointed with the average fuel consumption of around 35mpg, and with the power and smoothness of the engine. I have been told by one friend that...
There's lots being said about the Ecoboost 1.0 and I wanted to know what REAL WORLD MPG figures it is achieving?
I have heard figures as low as 25mpg but in fairness that was a bunch of journos...
I have just bought a new Mini Cooper S All 4 Countryman. Can you please explain why it is in a higher VED Tax bracket than the Mini Cooper S hatch which appears to have the same size engine, output and...
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