MPG...

ste_bla · 10 Apr 2009 at 19:58

Just wondering, or rather a disagreement. A few of us are going away and so theres a choice of cars. Which of the following should/would cost the least (mpg wise) if travelling mainly motorways around 70-85 mph

1) 1.0 Corsa '98ish
2) 1.3 Escort '96
3) 2.0 Omega '96
4) 2.5 Omega v6 '98
5) 1.8 Mondeo '96 (iirc)

Obv me and one other (mondeo guy) want to go in either of ours are much more room but as we will be sharing petrol the oter 2 are bitchin theirs will use way less. So any ideas on roughly which would be best or even figures for them...

Cheers

ste_bla · 10 Apr 2009 at 20:02

Hatter The Mad said:
Corsa, but it will be painful. It is obvious isn't it? It is the smaller and lightest car and has the smallest capacity engine. It is bound to return a better MPG.

Well thats what one guy said but I would have thought flogging a 1.0 would use more petrol than a gentle (revving) 1.8 or 2.0

ste_bla · 10 Apr 2009 at 20:10

Firestar_3x said:
I'd say the mondeo but it depends on how the omegas are geared.

the suck

2.0 is 2500rpm @ 60iirc
Last year I got (doing 70/80) 36mpg being gentle with the gas

2.5 is nearly the same MPG (1 or so less), I just dont know what the other cars are like..

I'll say to the guy with mondeo we can go together (in his or mine) and the other 2 can have fun together or not..

ste_bla · 10 Apr 2009 at 20:14

Moeks said:
If it's one of those old 1.3 OHV engines that first appeared in the 1970s Fiesta MK1, in the escort, then it won't be especially economical, they are totally gutless, hideously unrefined pieces of pig-iron, basically. Does it even have a 5 speed gear box?

it has a chain (not cambelt) and 5 gear speed box other than that :confused:

ste_bla · 10 Apr 2009 at 20:48

4 adults, the 2 omegas belong to me. Thinking about it I doubt all the luggage would even fit in the corsa.

ste_bla · 10 Apr 2009 at 20:54

eidolon said:
4 adults are going to be sharing petrol and you're concerned about economy? The difference between taking the 2.5l or taking the Corsa is probably about a quid each.

Go for comfort and just skip the motorway service station lunch if you're concerned about the extra cost.

Personally not bothered, wouldnt mind me not driving but cost I dont really mind/care mondeo guy aint too bothered either, its the other 2 stingy ones.

ste_bla · 10 Apr 2009 at 20:57

Shown mates this thread and yeah they now get it (except the slap the corsa guy). Mondeo or Omega it is depending on the extra insurance.

ste_bla · 10 Apr 2009 at 21:24

Janesy B said:
For the sake of a few quid why the hell would you choose a Corsa over a Mondeo or an Omega?

My mates are like a wife or girlfriend, sometimes you take the harder option for a simpler/easier life..

Actually that sounds slighty wrong