Is this fuel economy normal

I bought a 2006 Mondeo TDCI. It's running perfectly and has just had a major service. I'm only achieving just over 120 miles per 1/4 tank and thats on motorway doing 70-80 mph in 6th gear. Trip computer...

Are engines becoming more efficient or not?

I recently bought a Hyundai i10 1.2 for my wife. It is an excellent car but only returns 42mpg compared to the stated 61mpg, less than my old Triumph Spitfire (47mpg) and early Ford Fiesta (44mpg). The...

Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version?

I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering replacing it with a new C30 SE Lux which has a 2-litre...

Should I coast downhills to save fuel or leave the car in gear?

With my road tax renewal letter came a DoT leaflet on petrol saving. I was surprised by one of the tips: "Don't coast downhill or towards lights in neutral as this uses more fuel. Stay in gear and ease...

Why does my new Toyota RAV4 return such poor fuel economy?

I read with interest your comment about fuel economy and that no car will match the published figures. I bought a RAV4 (our third) in December 2011 from new. One of the reasons I purchased another RAV4...

What econmy should I get from my Audi A1?

I recently purchased a Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI manual a couple of weeks ago after reading good road reports about the Audi in what car and mentioning over 50 mpg average, I drove the car last week to...

Which is more economical - the Ford 1.4i engine or the Vauxhall 1.4i?

I am getting rid of my Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i 16v as it's 12 years old. I wondered if the Vauxhall 1.4i 16v or Ford 1.4i 16v is more economical as I’d rather get a 1.4-litre than a 1.2-litre car.

Coasting in neutral - bad for economy?

The Department of Transport says in one its leaflets: "Don't coast downhill or towards lights in neutral as this uses more fuel" Is this true? The leaflet is called "Be a smarter driver and save money."

Fuel economy when coasting

A leaflet from the Department of Transport ("Be a smarter driver and save money") says this: "Don't coast downhill or towards the lights in neutral as this uses more fuel." Is this true?

Thanks for recommending Shell V Power fuel - I use it in my 1996 Cadillac Deville.

Having read a number of car articles in the Daily Telegraph (yes, some of us in the "Colonies" do read material from outside our borders), I noted your advice in using high-quality fuels, not just for...