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tjw2007 · 21-02-2008, 08:49 AM

As I've mentioned in my previous post, I've been driving a Kia Cee'd 1.6 LS diesel recently (got it as a courtesy car) and I've absolutely loved it. One question though, although I've seen stated in several places that the combined mpg for a 1.6 diesel Cee'd should be 60mpg, I've only been getting around 45-48mpg on average - even though my daily run is mostly on a motorway, which I would have thought would provide better mpg. Is there a good or bad way of driving a diesel where fuel economy is concerned? Is it the case that maybe hitting the higher ranges of the rev counter has an adverse affect on mpg? Any thoughts?

21-02-2008, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
tjw2007 Member Wrench Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 40	Diesel mpg - way of driving? As I've mentioned in my previous post, I've been driving a Kia Cee'd 1.6 LS diesel recently (got it as a courtesy car) and I've absolutely loved it. One question though, although I've seen stated in several places that the combined mpg for a 1.6 diesel Cee'd should be 60mpg, I've only been getting around 45-48mpg on average - even though my daily run is mostly on a motorway, which I would have thought would provide better mpg. Is there a good or bad way of driving a diesel where fuel economy is concerned? Is it the case that maybe hitting the higher ranges of the rev counter has an adverse affect on mpg? Any thoughts? __________________ "Some things in life are bad - they can really make you mad..."