Gemma123

Quick question

Thought I would start another thread due to me only having one question.

Will a 1.8gl 4wd manual be heavy on fuel

I have a Vectra Sri 4pot

Just want to know will the Scoob be heavier

The Chief

I would imagine so with having AWD but would imagine not that much in it tbh

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

As the SRI is a 4 pot, I would imagine the Impreza to be worse.

Gemma123

yea 4pot hun

hmmmmm i get about 120miles out of £20

Wonder what i would get out of the 1.8

Sorry its s tupid question but on the test run tomorrow i wont know what it uses as im sure the owner will say - Yea £5 gets me 200miles lol

xx

300bhp/ton

Maybe try google to find some road test reports.

All Scooby's are know to like a drink, so one thing you can guarantee is mpg won't be it's strongest point.

It will also depend how you drive it. I guess a 1.8 won't be as fast as your SRI so if you hammer it more then mpg will suffer.

But we can't be talking BIG variations. What does the SRI manage? 25-35mpg depending on conditions and driving style. The Scooby will likely only be 10% out at most. So it comes down to running costs, if putting £22 pound in for the same distance as £20 in your SRI then maybe it isn't for you.

Gemma123

Thanks

Yea cool.

As i said in my previous thread I love imprezas an the noise they make but cannot afford to insure a STI or anything like that.

That is my only worry fuel. I know it maye drink a bit more but aslong as its not stupid amounts.

Do boxer engines return better MPG on longer journeys.

Are they crap round town

Thanks

xx

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

As said, if it is worse, it wont be by loads.

300bhp/ton

A boxer engine works in the same way as an inline or vee. Driving it harder or in a less economical way will result in worse mpg.

In most cases drive smooth, don't let the engine labour and stay off the red line. High rpms are ok provided you don't open the throttle too much to attain them or then maintain that speed. Also make good use of engine braking.

Gemma123

sweet - My brother seems to think that its going to be horrible on fuel like double the vectra lol im unsure how he knows as he hasnt driven or know anyone with an impreza 1.8 lol

300bhp/ton

This site reckons 23/29mpg

1995 Subaru Impreza - Research the 1995 Impreza - Motor Trend Magazine

It is an American site so there gallons are smaller (3.78 litres compared to an Imperial gallon of 4.546 litres). So you should see slightly better mpg here. Although US roads are more economical to drive on.

If you couldn't average 25-26mpg all the time I would be quite surprised. This is probably pretty fair as I only used to average 28mpg from a 1.8 litre MGF and about 24-25mpg from a 2.0 EFI Maestro.

Gemma123

it wont be going near readline at all

Right will let you all know tomorrow i hope I get its like the lad described to me.

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Good luck

Gemma123

Thanks :-)

Hoping it will be a successful day

So your 100% sure fuel wont be to much of a difference between the vectra as bearing in mind im just a normal driver

cookstar

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sure, assuming both cars are running properly, then any difference will be negligible

Gemma123

Thats good to hear. As my payrise doesnt come through until december :-) hopefully will upgrade then

PantsUK

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I get 25+ mpg in my 2.5ltr STI every time ... if you don't beat that I get your lead foot looked at !!!

Blueblaster

Couple of quick questions.

How big a car do you really need?

How many miles are you doing?

If you go for fuel economy in the form of a small petrol car or a diesel of any description the total cost of running it will be so much lower that could afford a much better car for the same total outlay. Sounds like you're on a budget so I would seriously consider this option.

(.)psl(.)

You shouldn`t be out in powerful sports cars, get back behind the kitchen sink where you belong and don`t forget to get that pile of ironing done.

What a cheeky mare eh.

Gemma123

nah not really on a budget just everyone says scoobys are terrible on fuel. I do really want one.

I dont need a big car but i dont like small cars lol an like the feeling of a big car

I do about 110 miles per week going back an forward to work ect

Usually go for a big drive every second weekend aswell

My vectra does about 120 miles on 20litres of fuel which equates to 27.28MPG which is crap as the book says 38mpg an i dont have a lead foot