Mileage

Questions specifically about a Diesel powered C3 (usually engine or fuel related problems)
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My Name: Freedombtn

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I recently purchased a cs 1.4 hdi vtr + the sales says it should average around +4 mpg urban. Im good on the gas petal very ight use and keep revs below 2.500 air con off but am only returning 52 mpg. What do you get on yours.
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My Name: Hans Zarkov

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2004 (04)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 120000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No

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That's about right I'd say...

My exclusive will do better on the motorway, up to about 75mpg ish at 63 mph on a flat long run.

52 mpg isn't bad, the thing I've always found is that it never drops below 50mpg :)

Currently average is 60mpg

HZ
My Name: Freedombtn

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Yes yours sounds ok but in the sales sheets it states 64 mpg urban. In this cold time now im returning 46 mpg.