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| Dr Zoidberg | 07-25-2009 |
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| Dr Zoidberg | 07-25-2009 |
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| Ian Hatten | 07-25-2009 |
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On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:27:21 +0100, "Ian Hatten"
>> Dr Zoidberg wrote:
>>>>> I decided to try a few experiments on fuel economy.
>>>>> Equipment used:
>>>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>>>> Tomtom One
>>>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
>>> That's not very good by modern diesel standards
>>>>> Equipment used:
>>>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>>>> Tomtom One
>>>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
>>> That's not very good by modern diesel standards
>> That's what I was thinking. My Octavia 2.0D with DSG can easily beat
>> that - with cruise on at a steady 65mph, it'll do mid 50s.
>> that - with cruise on at a steady 65mph, it'll do mid 50s.
>I've now got a 1.6 diesel Bravo which at a steady 50 or 60 will be doing
>70-80 mpg
>70-80 mpg
>> I'm looking
>> forward to the new 1.6D that, on paper at least, promises to be
>> exceptional when it comes to economy.
>> forward to the new 1.6D that, on paper at least, promises to be
>> exceptional when it comes to economy.
>Yep.
>On paper it's a smidge more economical than my Bravo but only having a five
>speed gearbox instead of six makes me think that in practice it won't be any
>better.
>My average from new is a genuine 56mpg but on the last couple of full tanks
>I've got over 60 which is very good.
>My Octy would typically do about 50-52 on a tank depending on how I'd driven
>which was still pretty impressive for a car that would also do a 9 second
>0-60 (though obviously not returning 52mpg at the time)
>On paper it's a smidge more economical than my Bravo but only having a five
>speed gearbox instead of six makes me think that in practice it won't be any
>better.
>My average from new is a genuine 56mpg but on the last couple of full tanks
>I've got over 60 which is very good.
>My Octy would typically do about 50-52 on a tank depending on how I'd driven
>which was still pretty impressive for a car that would also do a 9 second
>0-60 (though obviously not returning 52mpg at the time)
>> There are plenty of good sized petrol cars that'll beat 47mpg.
>At a constant speed the instananeous figure would be at that level though it
>would be tricker to get that as long term average.
>would be tricker to get that as long term average.
You followed up Zoidberg "unquoted" and then added in your 4 1/2 line
post mixed in with Zoidberg's sig . Both were correctly stripped out
by Agent when I followed up to you.
Just in case you are wondering why no-one now or henceforth will ever
see what your contribution to the thread was.
Derek
On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:27:21 +0100, Ian Hatten
>> Dr Zoidberg wrote:
>>>>> I decided to try a few experiments on fuel economy.
>>>>> Equipment used:
>>>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>>>> Tomtom One
>>>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
>>> That's not very good by modern diesel standards
>>>>> Equipment used:
>>>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>>>> Tomtom One
>>>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
>>> That's not very good by modern diesel standards
>> That's what I was thinking. My Octavia 2.0D with DSG can easily beat
>> that - with cruise on at a steady 65mph, it'll do mid 50s.
>> that - with cruise on at a steady 65mph, it'll do mid 50s.
> I've now got a 1.6 diesel Bravo which at a steady 50 or 60 will be doing
> 70-80 mpg
> 70-80 mpg
>> I'm looking
>> forward to the new 1.6D that, on paper at least, promises to be
>> exceptional when it comes to economy.
>> forward to the new 1.6D that, on paper at least, promises to be
>> exceptional when it comes to economy.
> Yep.
> On paper it's a smidge more economical than my Bravo but only having a five
> speed gearbox instead of six makes me think that in practice it won't be any
> better.
> My average from new is a genuine 56mpg but on the last couple of full tanks
> I've got over 60 which is very good.
> My Octy would typically do about 50-52 on a tank depending on how I'd driven
> which was still pretty impressive for a car that would also do a 9 second
> 0-60 (though obviously not returning 52mpg at the time)
> On paper it's a smidge more economical than my Bravo but only having a five
> speed gearbox instead of six makes me think that in practice it won't be any
> better.
> My average from new is a genuine 56mpg but on the last couple of full tanks
> I've got over 60 which is very good.
> My Octy would typically do about 50-52 on a tank depending on how I'd driven
> which was still pretty impressive for a car that would also do a 9 second
> 0-60 (though obviously not returning 52mpg at the time)
>> There are plenty of good sized petrol cars that'll beat 47mpg.
> At a constant speed the instananeous figure would be at that level though it
> would be tricker to get that as long term average.
--------------
> would be tricker to get that as long term average.
> I run LPG and at around half the cost of petrol or diesel per litre I reckon
> that I am getting high 70's low 80's equivalent £ for £. Might not get as
> many miles per gallon but it is miles per £ I am more concerned with. I
> average over 150 miles per £10 currently saving about £400 per 10k miles on
> fuel alone and £15 road tax helps too.
> that I am getting high 70's low 80's equivalent £ for £. Might not get as
> many miles per gallon but it is miles per £ I am more concerned with. I
> average over 150 miles per £10 currently saving about £400 per 10k miles on
> fuel alone and £15 road tax helps too.
I have LPG on the Honda CRV. I'm not impressed with the mpg I get from it.
Especially as it cost me £1500 to convert it.
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On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:22:50 +0100, Dr Zoidberg
>>>I decided to try a few experiments on fuel economy.
>>> Equipment used:
>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>> Tomtom One
>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>> Equipment used:
>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>> Tomtom One
>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
> That's not very good by modern diesel standards
It's a 1998 Golf.
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He's met by the reception committee, and after a whirlwind tour he is told that
he can enjoy any of the myriad of recreations available.
He decides that he wants to read all of the ancient original text of the Holy
Scriptures, so he spends the next eon or so learning languages.
After becoming a linguistic master, he sits down in the library and begins to
pore over every version of the Bible, working back from most recent "Easy
Reading" to the original script.
All of a sudden there is a scream in the library.
The Angels come running in only to find the Pope huddled in his chair, crying to
himself and muttering, "An 'R'! The scribes left out the 'R'."
A particularly concerned Angel takes him aside, offering comfort, asks him what
the problem is and what does he mean.
After collecting his wits, the Pope sobs again, "It's the letter 'R'. They left
out the 'R'. The word was supposed to be celebRate!"
Peter Hucker wrote:
> On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:22:50 +0100, Dr Zoidberg
>
>
>>>> I decided to try a few experiments on fuel economy.
>>>> Equipment used:
>>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>>> Tomtom One
>>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
>>>> Equipment used:
>>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>>> Tomtom One
>>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
>> That's not very good by modern diesel standards
>
> It's a 1998 Golf.
> It's a 1998 Golf.
A lot's happened since then.
> Peter Hucker wrote:
>> On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:22:50 +0100, Dr Zoidberg
>>>>> I decided to try a few experiments on fuel economy.
>>>>> Equipment used:
>>>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>>>> Tomtom One
>>>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
>>> That's not very good by modern diesel standards
>>>>> Equipment used:
>>>>> VW Golf TDI 1.9
>>>>> Mpg meter on Golf's dashboard
>>>>> Tomtom One
>>>>> Experiment one - what speed should I drive at?
>>>>> I tried going at 50mph, 60mph, 70mph, and 80mph on the motorway.
>>>>> 50mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 60mph = 47mpg
>>>>> 70mph = 40mpg
>>>>> 80mph = 33mpg
>>>> quite good mpg, almost makes me consider buying a diesel car
>>> That's not very good by modern diesel standards
>> It's a 1998 Golf.
> A lot's happened since then.
That's what I thought, but I've looked at figures for fuel consumption for a few
cars, and the newest version of the model is always the same as the 10 year old
one!
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I'm the 89th top alpha tester worldwide for protein research systems.
I'm the 118th top contributor worldwide to extreme weather event research.
I'm the 170th top contributor worldwide to 2-phase fluid behavior in
microgravity and microfluidics computer simulations.
Of course an 8 core i7 processor helps :-)
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