Hi everyone
A few days ago i went on a camping trip and was unable to borrow my parents Mondeo, so i was forced to use the 500 and I was very very surprised how the 500 coped with the journey (for those of you who dont know i have a 1.2 street)
Anyway despite the car having 3 people onboard and the boot full of luggage and the spare seat also used for luggage i managed the 260 mile rounpd trip on just under 3/4 of a tank whilst averaging 46.6 mpg and an average speed of 42 mph (all according to the trip computer) also i should point out i had the A/C on for part of the journey. and not once did i find the car lacking in power on any of the hills.
So as far as I'm concerned. the 1.2 litre engine is more than capable for the little 500 even for holliday with a few mates on some A and B roads as well as motorway's
Thanks, Alex
A few days ago i went on a camping trip and was unable to borrow my parents Mondeo, so i was forced to use the 500 and I was very very surprised how the 500 coped with the journey (for those of you who dont know i have a 1.2 street)
Anyway despite the car having 3 people onboard and the boot full of luggage and the spare seat also used for luggage i managed the 260 mile rounpd trip on just under 3/4 of a tank whilst averaging 46.6 mpg and an average speed of 42 mph (all according to the trip computer) also i should point out i had the A/C on for part of the journey. and not once did i find the car lacking in power on any of the hills.
So as far as I'm concerned. the 1.2 litre engine is more than capable for the little 500 even for holliday with a few mates on some A and B roads as well as motorway's
Thanks, Alex