Hyundai i30 dsl MPG

solas111

Does anyone know the approximate miles per gallon fuel consumption of the Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel. The reviews claim 76.3 mpg but I would be interested in what people are getting in practice. Mostly country driving.

colm_mcm

New or old model.

Mother is getting 51 with real twisty rural driving not sparing the horses

solas111

New model, probably sparing the horses

colm_mcm

solas111 wrote: »

New model, probably sparing the horses

One of the mags do a true mpg thing and they have a new model on their fleet. Think its what car. I seriously doubt you'd get that mpg outside ideal conditions

colm_mcm

colm_mcm wrote: »

One of the mags do a true mpg thing and they have a new model on their fleet. Think its what car. I seriously doubt you'd get that mpg outside ideal conditions

http://yoc.whatcar.com/truempg/my-true-mpg#

colm_mcm

colm_mcm wrote: »

http://yoc.whatcar.com/truempg/my-true-mpg#

I don't think this is nearly correct, as it says 39 mpg for the driving style I entered for the I30. Should be at least capable of 50 mpg. Non city town driving.

For the MK III Prius it gives me 50 mpg, that's complete BS. I average 58-60 mpg in the MK II Prius! And that's with F rated tyres !!!

Now for the Prius I could say at least that you need to learn how to drive it.

But anyone who couldn't get at 50 mpg in the I30 in non town and city driving doesn't know how to drive !

My A4 automatic averaged 48 mpg.

2pack

my friend purchased one of these in automatic 2 years ago brand new and says they are hard on fuel around 40mpg and wants to sell he is a mechanic and says he couldnt believe how hard it was...
they say the similar model kia is easier

2pack

2pack wrote: »

my friend purchased one of these in automatic 2 years ago brand new and says they are hard on fuel around 40mpg and wants to sell he is a mechanic and says he couldnt believe how hard it was...
they say the similar model kia is easier

That's because the I30 automatic is an old school torque converter. Thay are very hard on fuel.

The cvt's and the twin clutches are far better on fuel and the 7 speed twin clutch from vag are supposed to beat the manuals for efficiency.

650Ginge

40 mpg is hardly hard on fuel.

I am kinda sick of these BS posts about fuel economy, with no regard to the other costs off ownership. Better mpg will very very rarely make financial sense to change a car.

Buy a new car, often meaning spending thousands to save a few 100 a year.

Doesn't anyone have ms excel out there and do some sums first.

650Ginge

650Ginge wrote: »

40 mpg is hardly hard on fuel.

I am kinda sick of these BS posts about fuel economy, with no regard to the other costs off ownership. Better mpg will very very rarely make financial sense to change a car.

Buy a new car, often meaning spending thousands to save a few 100 a year.

Doesn't anyone have ms excel out there and do some sums first.

Indeed, or buying a new car and worrying about 50-100 difference in tax.

But a lot of people buy a new car because they want one and not to save on fuel, and a lot of people would rather put those savings to the repayments of that car or off the tax etc.

I would rather a new E.V than to spend my money on the fuel, tax and service. Paying for a new car V older car and spending on fuel to me is a great thing.

But that's me.

solas111

650Ginge wrote: »

40 mpg is hardly hard on fuel.

I am kinda sick of these BS posts about fuel economy, with no regard to the other costs off ownership. Better mpg will very very rarely make financial sense to change a car.

Buy a new car, often meaning spending thousands to save a few 100 a year.

Doesn't anyone have ms excel out there and do some sums first.

Thanks for all of the feedback – it has been very helpful.

I have now concluded a deal for a new car and I am happy with the outcome but only time will tell if it is a wise choice.

There were many considerations and the final choice was made after weighing up all of those things. Reputation of the maker and dealer, price, 3 years free service (plus 2 more years for €200), specifications, reliability, style, road tax rate and fuel economy were all deciding factors.

On fuel economy, the difference between approximately 40 mpg and 60+ mpg over six years, coupled with low emissions and a resulting lower road tax rate were sufficient to convince me that I could afford a new 1.6 diesel rather than the 1.4 diesel or 1.3 petrol (different make) that I was originally intending to buy. So whereas fuel economy may be BS to some, the difference does add up over a period of years and it would be silly to ignore it, unless of course you are loaded and don’t have to worry too much about money.

Good luck with the new motor solas111, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the I30.

MPG always varies so much from one person to another and other factors like terrain and traffic etc.

Report back in a while and let us know how you get on.

Good luck !

650Ginge

solas111 wrote: »

Thanks for all of the feedback – it has been very helpful.

I have now concluded a deal for a new car and I am happy with the outcome but only time will tell if it is a wise choice.

There were many considerations and the final choice was made after weighing up all of those things. Reputation of the maker and dealer, price, 3 years free service (plus 2 more years for €200), specifications, reliability, style, road tax rate and fuel economy were all deciding factors.

On fuel economy, the difference between approximately 40 mpg and 60+ mpg over six years, coupled with low emissions and a resulting lower road tax rate were sufficient to convince me that I could afford a new 1.6 diesel rather than the 1.4 diesel or 1.3 petrol (different make) that I was originally intending to buy. So whereas fuel economy may be BS to some, the difference does add up over a period of years and it would be silly to ignore it, unless of course you are loaded and don’t have to worry too much about money.

Congrats on the new purchase.

I am not getting it a slanging match with you. How much will you depreciation be in years1-3?

I would like to see the financial data that led you to buy a new car.

I drive a second hand prius ain't loaded and I am very concerned about my motoring costs.