40mpg 190 - Page 2

david riley · 8th July 2012, 21:19

good night all i'm off for 40 winks.

ProfDave · 8th July 2012, 21:19

living on the top of a hill??

coab · 8th July 2012, 21:19

I have had 41.9 mpg many a time on both my 190 ZT`s.

Now on a serious note, 20 mpg around town 38 driving from London at 80 to 100 mph.(Is what I get) Never in a million years can you get that figure quoted. As a man who sells cars, drinks in public houses etc every night and hears tales about mpg or top speed all I say is go by the book. If the book says 20 mpg and the car does 149 mph take it as gospel.

Fuel computers are gimmicks and the chap who said fill the car brim to brim from the same pump is dead on. I know retired motor engineers who worked for Peugeot test development and thats the only real way to test an individuals cars mpg.
Oh by the way my ZT has done 44k miles and has been pampered from day one.
These cars are great but weight about 2 tonnes!

rover54 · 8th July 2012, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by coab

I have had 41.9 mpg many a time on both my 190 ZT`s.

Now on a serious note, 20 mpg around town 38 driving from London at 80 to 100 mph.(Is what I get) Never in a million years can you get that figure quoted. As a man who sells cars, drinks in public houses etc every night and hears tales about mpg or top speed all I say is go by the book. If the book says 20 mpg and the car does 149 mph take it as gospel.

Fuel computers are gimmicks and the chap who said fill the car brim to brim from the same pump is dead on. I know retired motor engineers who worked for Peugeot test development and thats the only real way to test an individuals cars mpg.
Oh by the way my ZT has done 44k miles and has been pampered from day one.
These cars are great but weight about 2 tonnes!

1600kg tare weight.

rizel23 · 8th July 2012, 22:22

Well I get a constant 39mpg from my 190, but that's on LPG, 40 mpg on petrol is not possible

lovema75 · 8th July 2012, 22:33

Will I get shouted at if I say that I've worked out I'm getting 29 mpg in my 2.5 auto lovely?

I'm off on holiday tomorrow and and hoping for well into the 30's when cruising.

lovema75 · 8th July 2012, 22:35

"Auto lovely?" Sorry, drated phone!

Robson Rover Repair · 8th July 2012, 22:57

My first 160 did 36 mpg without trying but she was one hell of a strong engine, my current one did 32mpg without trying however...

I had the joy in my last job of starting work at 6am and finishing at 8pm, driving a straight motorway of 26 miles each way to work however during a stage they had road works and average speed cameras installed limiting you to 40mph over 24 of the miles I managed a solid 41.2 mpg over a five week basis brim to brim.

So it is possible, and that was in my ZT 160 that wasnt as good mpg wise as my first one.

Will be interesting to see what the new engine will do when I get it in lol

Dave Goody · 9th July 2012, 08:46

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Originally Posted by david riley

Urban 20.2 mpg
Extra-urban 40.4 mpg
Combined 29.4 mpg

oh I wish

I think the 1st and 3rd possible but whatever way I drive over a long distance the best I have seen is 33mpg [brim to brim] Dave

coolcat · 9th July 2012, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Dave Goody

oh I wish

I think the 1st and 3rd possible but whatever way I drive over a long distance the best I have seen is 33mpg [brim to brim] Dave

Just about the same as me Dave

On a long run around 31mpg is the norm for me (mines a tourer so probably a bit worse due to drag/weight)
P.s. my car is serviced and maintained properly and tyres inflated to the correct pressure

8th July 2012, 21:19	#13
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	I have had 41.9 mpg many a time on both my 190 ZT`s. Now on a serious note, 20 mpg around town 38 driving from London at 80 to 100 mph.(Is what I get) Never in a million years can you get that figure quoted. As a man who sells cars, drinks in public houses etc every night and hears tales about mpg or top speed all I say is go by the book. If the book says 20 mpg and the car does 149 mph take it as gospel. Fuel computers are gimmicks and the chap who said fill the car brim to brim from the same pump is dead on. I know retired motor engineers who worked for Peugeot test development and thats the only real way to test an individuals cars mpg. Oh by the way my ZT has done 44k miles and has been pampered from day one. These cars are great but weight about 2 tonnes! Last edited by coab; 8th July 2012 at 21:25.. Reason: I didnt have my glasses on!

8th July 2012, 22:22	#15
rizel23 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 SE Dark Fantasy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Well I get a constant 39mpg from my 190, but that's on LPG, 40 mpg on petrol is not possible __________________ all working like a dream

8th July 2012, 22:57	#18
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	My first 160 did 36 mpg without trying but she was one hell of a strong engine, my current one did 32mpg without trying however... I had the joy in my last job of starting work at 6am and finishing at 8pm, driving a straight motorway of 26 miles each way to work however during a stage they had road works and average speed cameras installed limiting you to 40mph over 24 of the miles I managed a solid 41.2 mpg over a five week basis brim to brim. So it is possible, and that was in my ZT 160 that wasnt as good mpg wise as my first one. Will be interesting to see what the new engine will do when I get it in lol __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024 Last edited by Robson Rover Repair; 8th July 2012 at 23:03..

8th July 2012, 21:19	#11
david riley Banned 75 zt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: birmingham Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	good night all i'm off for 40 winks.

8th July 2012, 21:19	#12
ProfDave This is my second home ZTT, Contemp Saloon, Duotone Tourer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Llandeilo Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 290 Thanked 387 Times in 333 Posts	living on the top of a hill??

8th July 2012, 22:33	#16
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	Will I get shouted at if I say that I've worked out I'm getting 29 mpg in my 2.5 auto lovely? I'm off on holiday tomorrow and and hoping for well into the 30's when cruising.

8th July 2012, 22:35	#17
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	"Auto lovely?" Sorry, drated phone!