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Whats the most fuel efficient van??

  • 24-08-2009 2:22pm
    #1
    raysnewvan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    How we doing!?

    does anyone know which diesel van (around Hiace/Transporter/Transit sized) would be the most fuel efficient??

    I'm trying to convince my Dad that I could afford one instead of my 1.3l petrol Mitsubishi Colt.

    I suppose the van would be around 2.0 litre.

    Thanks!

    RAYSNEWVAN


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  • #2
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    Why on earth would you want a van over a car? Unless you need a van don't drive one.

    Most will be fuel efficient but not as good as a small Japanese car.


  • #3
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    Renault Trafic / Nissan Primastar / Opel Vivaro 1.9 or a VW Transporter 1.9 will all do between 45 and 55 to the gallon if driven properly. The Renault / Nissan / Opel should be from mid 05 onwards to avoid gearbox issues. Ford Transits and Toyota Hiaces would be the worst on fuel. Hope that helps


  • #4
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    Also don't forget, quoted number are for empty vans, if you plan on carrying stuff in the van, the MPG drops drastically with weight...


  • #5
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    robtri wrote: »
    Also don't forget, quoted number are for empty vans, if you plan on carrying stuff in the van, the MPG drops drastically with weight...

    I was driving a Transporter and with a few sheets of timber in the back it dropped to the low 20's


  • #6
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    Onkle wrote: »
    I was driving a Transporter and with a few sheets of timber in the back it dropped to the low 20's

    You'd have been drivin her like she was stolen though, wouldnt ya...:pac:

    OP, is there any reason why you need/want a van?


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  • #7
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    raysnewvan wrote: »
    How we doing!?

    does anyone know which diesel van (around Hiace/Transporter/Transit sized) would be the most fuel efficient??

    I'm trying to convince my Dad that I could afford one instead of my 1.3l petrol Mitsubishi Colt.

    I suppose the van would be around 2.0 litre.

    Thanks!

    RAYSNEWVAN


    Have you looked into the costs of servicing a van, DOE every year etc. You'd be doing well to run a van for less then a 1.3 car. Then your limited to 2 passengers, 1 in some vans. Unless you are going to be moving loads of big objects then I'd avoid one.


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