TwinairPunto
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I just got a Twinair Punto and get 48 mpg (500 miles on the odometer).
This corresponds to 54 mpg with a diesel engine, since diesel has a higher energy content per liter.
So, it's not that bad. However, I do wonder how they have achieved the NEDC mileage numbers and apparently car manufacturers can cheat to some extent.
Search for: "Mind the Gap! Why official car fuel economy figures don't match up to reality"
But things you can do is:
Look ahead and try to avoid braking.
When you lift the throttle put your gear in neutral.
Shift early.
Drive below the speed limit on the highway.
Increase tire pressure to 3.5 bar (51 psi)
Buy an ODB reader and try to avoid running boost (there are bluetooth readers which can connect to your smart phone (torque app) or you can buy somthing like ultragauge or scangauge).
I have a second car which is faster but actually do like driving this car a lot and I find trying to reduce my fuel consumption is fun.
This corresponds to 54 mpg with a diesel engine, since diesel has a higher energy content per liter.
So, it's not that bad. However, I do wonder how they have achieved the NEDC mileage numbers and apparently car manufacturers can cheat to some extent.
Search for: "Mind the Gap! Why official car fuel economy figures don't match up to reality"
But things you can do is:
Look ahead and try to avoid braking.
When you lift the throttle put your gear in neutral.
Shift early.
Drive below the speed limit on the highway.
Increase tire pressure to 3.5 bar (51 psi)
Buy an ODB reader and try to avoid running boost (there are bluetooth readers which can connect to your smart phone (torque app) or you can buy somthing like ultragauge or scangauge).
I have a second car which is faster but actually do like driving this car a lot and I find trying to reduce my fuel consumption is fun.
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