TDci Questions

ivorya · 17-09-2008, 09:19 PM

Hi

Sorry if there's a dedicated thread about this, pls send me to the link.

What is your economy like? I understand that peak hour to cruising will result in differing figures but how does it compare to the FORD figure of 7.3L/100km.

When is FORD going to release the Mondeo with the 2.2L diesel? I understand that mazda will be releasing their 6 in a couple of months with a 2.2L diesel that will be rated at 5.9L/100km?

Has it been Gr8 purchase for you?

Aaron

paulie0735 · 17-09-2008, 10:37 PM

The advertised fuel consumption is the result of a gov specified test program where the car is run on a chassis dyno under strict guidelines to simulate a series of different driving conditions. If you replicate these conditions out on the road you WILL record the same consumption figures that are advertised. The actual purpose of these figures is so that you can make an informed decision and directly compare different vehicles with confidence knowing that they have all under gone the same testing program and the figures are accurate as far as the test goes. Hope that helps. As far as the Mazda goes, until you see the actual test results all the so called fuel consumption figures are nothing more than speculation. The Diesel in the Mondeo is state of the art, I wouldn’t expect that Mazda will be able to improve it that much.

AnthonyTDCi · 17-09-2008, 10:58 PM

hmm....i doubt the 2.2lt mazda diesel in a new 6 will run at 5.9lt/100 seeing as the 2lt diesel in the 3 runs at 6.0lt/100...

my focus diesel is great on fuel! 10/10 for Fords 2lt diesel effort. i know the mondeo diesel wont be quite as economic....but going by the figures i get with my car and what Ford state...you will be getting very close to what they state for the mondeo with normal driving.

anthony

apstar · 18-09-2008, 12:40 AM

Interesting to see those figures when warmer weather arrives its a well known fact that turbo charged vehicles run much better in cooler weather hence the need for an intercooler and I must say the Mondeo has a decent size unit

apstar

paulie0735 · 18-09-2008, 09:48 AM

Not such an issue in Diesels, but yeah will make a difference.

scribbly · 18-09-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by apstar

Interesting to see those figures when warmer weather arrives its a well known fact that turbo charged vehicles run much better in cooler weather hence the need for an intercooler and I must say the Mondeo has a decent size unit

apstar

I always knew it was an advantage to drive this car in country Victoria ('cause its cold). But it does get damn hot sometimes. I've had my car since April so haven't had to put it through its paces in summer yet.

Dusty1 · 18-09-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ivorya

Hi

Sorry if there's a dedicated thread about this, pls send me to the link.

What is your economy like? I understand that peak hour to cruising will result in differing figures but how does it compare to the FORD figure of 7.3L/100km.

When is FORD going to release the Mondeo with the 2.2L diesel? I understand that mazda will be releasing their 6 in a couple of months with a 2.2L diesel that will be rated at 5.9L/100km?

Has it been Gr8 purchase for you?

Aaron

I do a mix of city and country, with it leaning to the city. I've done (at last fill up) 12,256 and I am averaging 7.3 l/100 kms. Pretty good fuel economy.