Fuel economy

BrettMG · July 10, 2014, 10:13:32 PM

Just returned to Geelong after a quick trip to the Gold Coast. Average fuel economy there and back was 11lt/100km. 2013 3.2 Ranger manual towing a fully loaded Swan. How do these figures compare with what others get? We sat on 112-115 most of the way.

ATC · July 10, 2014, 10:27:58 PM

Good figures for towing!

I'd be happy with that in the BT-50 if I'm pulling the boat somewhere!

oldmate · July 11, 2014, 06:15:51 AM

Quote from: ATC on July 10, 2014, 10:27:58 PM
Good figures for towing!

I'd be happy with that in the BT-50 if I'm pulling the boat somewhere!

X2. I'd be happy with that

PAC1977 · July 11, 2014, 07:28:55 AM

Similar to what we get with the Navara towing our Swan. It's just been sold and waiting for the arrival of a c c c caravan, will be interesting to see what it's like then.

speewa158 · July 11, 2014, 07:52:49 AM

Sounds good to me

Aaron Schubert · July 11, 2014, 07:56:12 AM

Modern diesels are extremely economical. I normally get about 16 in the 80 series without towing!

Aaron

jkwpajero · July 11, 2014, 08:44:17 AM

Quote from: Aaron Schubert on July 11, 2014, 07:56:12 AM
Modern diesels are extremely economical. I normally get about 16 in the 80 series without towing!

Aaron

I am in the mid 14's on my 1HDT auto without towing. Mind you it's only around the 17's- 18's when towing the Modcon camper.

James

chester ver2.0 · July 11, 2014, 10:31:23 AM

I am around 13 towing the Goldstream with the Dmax

I did get it down to 12 towing a mates box trailer camper

I think the goldstream makes it use a bit more fuel as it is heavy and is also wider than the car so there is a bit of wind drag going on

paceman · July 11, 2014, 11:03:40 AM

2012 bt50 pulling a camper trailer - 8.3L per 100klms...

jmorgan1981 · July 11, 2014, 07:59:02 PM

Between 13 to 15 in the 2004 diesel paj.

Depends how you drive.

Snapman007 · July 11, 2014, 08:15:26 PM

Quote from: BrettMG on July 10, 2014, 10:13:32 PM
Just returned to Geelong after a quick trip to the Gold Coast. Average fuel economy there and back was 11lt/100km. 2013 3.2 Ranger manual towing a fully loaded Swan. How do these figures compare with what others get? We sat on 112-115 most of the way.

That's embarrassing, only 11/100.

Lol, I'm getting low 20's without towing around town but I'm happy to trade fuel cards with ya.

Jeepers Creepers · July 11, 2014, 08:17:01 PM

Don't give a flying Rat's Ar$e, just fill'em when their empty and start all over again.

Swogjb · July 11, 2014, 08:32:04 PM

Quote from: paceman on July 11, 2014, 11:03:40 AM
2012 bt50 pulling a camper trailer - 8.3L per 100klms...

Must be with a bloody big tail wind

2impulsiv · July 11, 2014, 10:27:15 PM

Quote from: BrettMG on July 10, 2014, 10:13:32 PM
Just returned to Geelong after a quick trip to the Gold Coast. Average fuel economy there and back was 11lt/100km. 2013 3.2 Ranger manual towing a fully loaded Swan. How do these figures compare with what others get? We sat on 112-115 most of the way.

Speedy!!

muzza01 · July 12, 2014, 03:39:51 AM

Quote from: paceman on July 11, 2014, 11:03:40 AM
2012 bt50 pulling a camper trailer - 8.3L per 100klms...

That's gold.

Mazda are bragging that it chews just over 9 litres without towing.

Hairs · July 12, 2014, 06:15:14 AM

My 80 1HTD 31x10.5x15 standard height, roof racks & basket packed, fully loaded with 60lt fridge in the back and towing a very heavy old Swan I can avg 17l/100k. traveling at 95kph, in fourth gear
Running around town and going to work she uses about 9l/100k.
I do run 42psi cold in the tyres, tyre pressure can have a big effect on economy as well as ride comfort. I don't mind having a harder rider.
Of cause if I act like a Richard Cranium and race everything, the old girl can drink a fair bit more

Footy Shorts Shane · July 12, 2014, 06:56:41 AM

If the tide's in, I'm around the 30 to the 100. Not bad for a Hilux

Shane.

Swogjb · July 12, 2014, 10:22:03 AM

Quote from: paceman on July 11, 2014, 11:03:40 AM
2012 bt50 pulling a camper trailer - 8.3L per 100klms...

How did you come up with this figure

Pog · July 12, 2014, 11:24:20 AM

Quote from: paceman on July 11, 2014, 11:03:40 AM
2012 bt50 pulling a camper trailer - 8.3L per 100klms...

Downhill with strong tail wind?

I don't believe this figure is accurate. Just saying.

broncos11 · July 12, 2014, 01:59:10 PM

Here in NZ, petrol $2.21 and diesel $1.47?

??
Hence us hiring a brand new Captiva which only had 5kms on clock. Averaged under 8kms per 100 for our 2 weeks here for over 2000kms driving.

Dave

paceman · July 12, 2014, 02:44:57 PM

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paceman · July 12, 2014, 02:46:58 PM

Quote from: Pogasauras on July 12, 2014, 11:24:20 AM
Downhill with strong tail wind?

I don't believe this figure is accurate. Just saying.

sorry mate, i guess i'm stupid...that's what the car tells me is the average consumption.

jetcrew · July 12, 2014, 02:55:31 PM

I got 5.6 l/100 with my esky and swag in the back ..

I was in a Getz ...

Does that still count

Next week I will take the push bike and beat you all ....

Jet

paceman · July 12, 2014, 02:57:41 PM

Quote from: jetcrew on July 12, 2014, 02:55:31 PM
I got 5.6 l/100 with my esky and swag in the back ..

I was in a Getz ...

Does that still count

Next week I will take the push bike and beat you all ....

Jet

i'm assuming the esky was full at the start and empty at the end, so your economy might have been a bit better going home...

Swogjb · July 12, 2014, 04:03:32 PM

Yep it's official.....

Just took the 200 series and Trackabout for a fuel consumption test run.

Scan guage hit 7.2 litres per 100 for 3 seconds of the 25k trip.

So according to my calculations I'm getting 7.2L per 100 at 160 kph.

I reckon if I pump up the tyres to 145 psi and drop back to 150 kph I should be able to hit the 6l per 100 club.

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