(G) Abarth MPG and computer accuracy

Hi,

I have checked the accuracy of the mpg computer over 16000 miles in my abarth (5dr convenience but much prefer the 3 dr look)and I actually get about 10% more than the computer says - thankfully, as the abarth can sip some fuel when pushed! On a gentler run I have had up to 33mpg, but foot down it can be 24...ish

Any abarth owners have similar findings?

ps After nearly one year with the car I still feel really satisfied overall........so so many goodies to play with.....

Funny you should say that - I have found that the speedo is out by exactly 10%- At 70mph you are actually only doing 63mph.

What I haven't done is check if the trip shows a consistent speed to the speedo - if it does, then this implies that there is a 10% margin being added to the distances to get the 2 to match. This then raises the question of, is the mileage correct, or is it over by 10% too - if it were it would give the effect you are describing! Interestingly, I have noticed that a particular journey I have done and was recorded as 30miles in my previous car (bmw 3 series) is recorded on the Stilo as 33miles!!

This may all be a coincidence, but I'm certainly going to investigate this further....

Paul


Stilo Abarth, Broom Yellow

Almost all cars read under on the speedo, its this nanny society we live in. I'm sure there is a nice wee EU directive that states all speedo's must read 10% under actual speed. Of course it could also be a sneaky way for car manufacturers to get their combined fuel consumption to rise! :I

2003 3 Door Stilo 1.2 Active, Sassy Grey, plastic wheel trims - and 43mpg average so far. Love it, Oh yes!

A quick test at constant speed with the trip meter today revealed that the trip was initially accurate then overreading by about 5% after a short time.

Paul

Stilo Abarth, Broom Yellow