9.7 l/100

[Mark56]

Am getting 9.7 litres per 100 kilometres from the MY14 Disco 8 speed currently whilst on the open road and fairly loaded up each time.Am impressed for such a big car with constant 4wd.Car only has 2800 on the clock.Could those figures improve even more when engine loosens up with say 40,000 on the clock?
Mark

[nat_89]

Is that what the car computer is saying or what your working out with litres at fill up and kms as sometimes the trip computer tells lies haha!!

[Dougal]

It should do better as it loosens up and you slow down.

[Mark56]

Is that what the car computer is saying or what your working out with litres at fill up and kms as sometimes the trip computer tells lies haha!!
Well that is according to the trip computer but should work it out the conventional way to see if there are any surprises.

[nat_89]

Yeah the trip computer has a tendency to be on the positive side when you fill the tank up and reset the kms it often comes back a litre or so difference.

[LandyAndy]

Am getting 9.7 litres per 100 kilometres from the MY14 Disco 8 speed currently whilst on the open road and fairly loaded up each time.Am impressed for such a big car with constant 4wd.Car only has 2800 on the clock.Could those figures improve even more when engine loosens up with say 40,000 on the clock?
Mark

Mines done 5000km,getting slightly better indicated milage.Usually 9.1 to 9.5L 100km.Seen it drop as low as 8.7L/100 AV when traveling 75 to 90kmh.
Andrew

[simmo1]

RRS TDV6 14

6.8 ave on computer over abt 5 thousand is, corrected to 7.1 from litres used and pro distance. This was on a trip up east coast and back down Newell hey. Started at abt 1500km so still fresh. Pretty impressive economy figures.

Simmo

[LandyAndy]

RRS TDV6 14

6.8 ave on computer over abt 5 thousand is, corrected to 7.1 from litres used and pro distance. This was on a trip up east coast and back down Newell hey. Started at abt 1500km so still fresh. Pretty impressive economy figures.

Simmo

Most of the mileage done at sub 100kmh????
Andrew

[simmo1]

100 to 110 where we could
Simmo

[LandyAndy]

100 to 110 where we could
Simmo

Thats bloody good.Fairly flat ground????
I have started using the instant readout,you can use command shift on hills to up a gear as the auto seems to let the engine rev instead of lug.The numbers tumble;)
;);););)
Seen 21L/100 drop to 12L/100 instant simply by requesting 8 instead of 7;);););););)
Andrew

[scarry]

Well that is according to the trip computer but should work it out the conventional way to see if there are any surprises.

You will definitely get a surprise.....

Mine lies by approx 1l/100 all the time under what it really is.

And LR recon they can't or won't fix it.

[LandyAndy]

You will definitely get a surprise.....

Mine lies by approx 1l/100 all the time under what it really is.

And LR recon they can't or won't fix it.

Sofar mine has been pretty close to the mark,1 fill up was better the other way,by almost .5L/100km.
Perhaps the logrithims in the new ones have been improved???
Andrew

[Hatchy]

Great figures. My TDV6 MY14. The trip computer has been within 0.1-0.2 of a litre when I have calculated it. After 15,000km mine is at 10.8L/100km!! 😳Drive it like a go cart. A big go cart 😃still grinnin! 60% highway.

[Boggs]

Getting similar or better figures from my MY14D4 SDV6,. about 4000k on the clock now.
9.0/L country running, 9.2 city, and towing a fully loaded Kimberly Kamper of approx. 1600kg I'm getting around 12.2L doing average 90km hr.
Checks at the pump seem to validate this.

[tiddy]

I have driven our '14 TDV6 from Canberra to Brisbane return twice since we've had it & it has indicated 8.4L/100 and at one point was as low as 7.8 indicated by the trip computer, even allowing for a discrepancy factor it's still pretty good. I will next time check it using fuel consumption to distance travelled & see how they compare.

Ours has 14000k's since late May, very happy.

[Rich84]

RRS 2008 TDV6

8.6 now on the trip computer. Reality is about 10% above that, so around 9.4-9.5 with probably 33% city 33% highway and 33% country roads.

Regularly see as low as 7.0 on the trip computer on long trips.

[Mossy]

We've had our D4 just over 5 weeks, it had done 5,700km when we bought it, now done about 7,000.
Trip computer showed 8.9 L/100 for the 300km drive home.
Around town it varies between low 9's to low 10's.
A few weeks ago we went to Waikerie with the trailer and race bike and it showed 12.4 L/100, sitting between 110 -120k's.
Last week we towed the caravan down to Pt Pirie at 100km/h (occasionally creeping up to 105) into a 30-40 km/h headwind and returned 19L/100.
The next day on the return trip with a tail wind it did 14 L/100, also sitting on 100km/h though we did run up to 120 passing a road train.
On checking actual fuel used against mileage, it has been a fairly consistent 1 L/100 more than the trip computer shows.
Still a hell of a lot more economical than our 3.9L V8 D1, by about 40-45%.
Its a hell of a tow vehicle :D
Cheers Mossy

[mawhite]

D4 for a week. First 300km around town showed 12.5l. Friday's trip from Melb to the Grampians and back showed 8.5l after refueling and resetting. This trip was at around 110 clicks.

[Simple]

I'm well impressed so far. Since new in August, my TDV6 has been as low as 8.5 and averages around town at low 11's. Long freeway runs gives me 9.3 - 10.4. I'm happy if I get 640km out of a tank. Towing the Jayco Dove was 12.3 at 100 - 110 km/h. Much better than my old 2007 d4D Prado. More power and less fuel. Does anyone have a preference to fuel company's for Diesel?

[nat_89]

I do like the caltex vortex diesel doesn't froth up or anything when filling which is good but haven't really used it enough as the small town I'm in doesn't have it only when i go to Mackay.

[LGM]

For tax purposes I record my fuel and km's travelled. Over the tax year 13/14 my vehicle, D4 HSE SDV6 clocked up 36,168km and used 4331L of fuel for an average of 8.35km per litre.

Most of the time I am the only occupant in the vehicle and it is not loaded up with lots of stuff. I travel almost exclusively country highway km's mainly to and from work a 120km round trip on basically flat country travelling at the posted speed limits.

My D4 had 61683km on the clock at the start of the year and finished with in the high 90's so the motor would / should be well loosened up.

I am very happy with the way the vehicle performs, albeit, I wish the fuel tank was a little larger, say 90L. No, I don't want a long range tank or rear swing away thingy on the back to annoy me.

[nat_89]

I am very happy with the way the vehicle performs, albeit, I wish the fuel tank was a little larger, say 90L. No, I don't want a long range tank or rear swing away thingy on the back to annoy me.

I'll agree there wish they had a 100L tank that would be perfect, as I'm the same don't want a swing bar or anything.

[LGM]

Yeah Nat_89 I reckon 100L would be great. I would also like to know how some of the other guys go with their fuel performance (not really economy is it?) once they take some readings rather than rely on the Trip Computer.

[JamesH]

I've tracked every litre that's gone into the tank. 10.4 over 36k, all figures available on fuelly.com I too usually drive one up unladen. Very rare commutes to work, mostly highway. I drive for economy, clearly I'm not very good at that. I love the car but those who get in the low nines have me scratching my head at how they do it.

[Gribbsmy13]

Tyre pressures have a lot to do with economy, I see around 10s when down at 32psi and as good as 8.7 at 38-40psi. Trip computer read outs.

[DiscoMick]

I'm well impressed so far. Since new in August, my TDV6 has been as low as 8.5 and averages around town at low 11's. Long freeway runs gives me 9.3 - 10.4. I'm happy if I get 640km out of a tank. Towing the Jayco Dove was 12.3 at 100 - 110 km/h. Much better than my old 2007 d4D Prado. More power and less fuel. Does anyone have a preference to fuel company's for Diesel?

BP is supposed to be the best quality fuel which I assume means the cleanest as all fuel has to meet the same standards re. octane etc.

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[Rich84]

Tyre pressures have a lot to do with economy, I see around 10s when down at 32psi and as good as 8.7 at 38-40psi. Trip computer read outs.

x2. I am running 40 psi on 20" wheels at the moment in an attempt to stop my tires wearing on the inside. Currently down to 8.5L on the trip computer (9.0 real world). At 30-35 psi it was probably more like 9.5 real world.

[BobD]

For tax purposes I record my fuel and km's travelled. Over the tax year 13/14 my vehicle, D4 HSE SDV6 clocked up 36,168km and used 4331L of fuel for an average of 8.35km per litre.




This fuel consumption of 12l/100km is more like what I get out of my 2010 3.0TDIV6 SE. I don't see how you all can be getting well under 10l/100km real measurements (not trip computer). I usually get around 1400km out of 165l, which is about 11.8l/100km. This is the same on country runs or our normal city driving.


Bob

[Rich84]

This fuel consumption of 12l/100km is more like what I get out of my 2010 3.0TDIV6 SE. I don't see how you all can be getting well under 10l/100km real measurements (not trip computer). I usually get around 1400km out of 165l, which is about 11.8l/100km. This is the same on country runs or our normal city driving.


Bob

There's plenty of reasons why some people are getting better economy than others... For example:
-The 2.7 TDV6 seems to get better real world economy figures than the 3.0 in spite of the official numbers.
-The slightly lighter and more aerodynamic RRS is included in the mix.
-Probably a lot depends on the driver and what one's definition of city driving is. Here in Adelaide we do get stop start traffic but it's not as bad as what you see in Sydney and Melbourne.
-Tire pressures and type of tire.
-General maintenance of the vehicle.
-Modifications ie bullbars, roof racks make a big difference too.

[nat_89]

Yeah Nat_89 I reckon 100L would be great. I would also like to know how some of the other guys go with their fuel performance (not really economy is it?) once they take some readings rather than rely on the Trip Computer.

It would be dead set perfect 100L just that bit extra to make the longer trips with less stopping surely they can find an extra 18L of room under there!! I dont really monitor mine i just fill up and go hard as i love the performance but i do a quick check each tank and probably on the highway average 10.2L/100 I'm guessing but i do hook and overtake with some speed when needed also do a few traffic light drags as i love the performance just makes you want to have fun!! Haven't done a really long trip thats over 350kms to see how it goes on a long highway drive. Normally its only me and my partner and sometimes we do a trip up to 350kms to Airlie Beach then drive around. So haven't checked a long trip to see how much i could go on the highway. Fingers crossed soon will happen.

[BobD]

I'm well impressed so far. Since new in August, my TDV6 has been as low as 8.5 and averages around town at low 11's. Long freeway runs gives me 9.3 - 10.4. I'm happy if I get 640km out of a tank. Towing the Jayco Dove was 12.3 at 100 - 110 km/h. Much better than my old 2007 d4D Prado. More power and less fuel. Does anyone have a preference to fuel company's for Diesel?



A question for you, Simple. How many litres do you buy when you say you have done 640km on a tank? If it is around 80l then you are getting 12.5l/100km but if, like me, you put in around 65l when the car is saying it is low on fuel, you are getting close to 10l/100km real word.


Bob

[LGM]

Nat_89, I reckon that little bit extra in the tank would be great but then got to thinking that at my age the car can already go further than I can without a stop! So what does it really matter, unless your in a location devoid of servo's but then I guess you would have made allowances for that fact would you not?

Oh and BobD has made me feel a little less like the odd man out re the fuel consumption actually achieved. The others are right re variations and driving style. I usually have the cruise control running the show for me and keep to the speed limits (basically lazy and cop shy) although I must admit that I don't 'spare the horses' when overtaking.:wasntme:

[nat_89]

Nat_89, I reckon that little bit extra in the tank would be great but then got to thinking that at my age the car can already go further than I can without a stop! So what does it really matter, unless your in a location devoid of servo's but then I guess you would have made allowances for that fact would you not?

Oh and BobD has made me feel a little less like the odd man out re the fuel consumption actually achieved. The others are right re variations and driving style. I usually have the cruise control running the show for me and keep to the speed limits (basically lazy and cop shy) although I must admit that I don't 'spare the horses' when overtaking.:wasntme:

HAHAHA yeah well thats true, i dont mind stopping for a quick leak but hate stopping for fuel just annoys me i dunno if I'm on a long drive dont want to stop! Just go and get there.

[stray dingo]

I've tracked every litre that's gone into the tank. 10.4 over 36k, all figures available on fuelly.com I too usually drive one up unladen. Very rare commutes to work, mostly highway. I drive for economy, clearly I'm not very good at that. I love the car but those who get in the low nines have me scratching my head at how they do it.

Ahhh....so that one's yours? I've been a bit jealous seeing that one. Mine's the other Aussie one listed in that group with an average of 14.3 L/100 at the moment (albeit with front bar, carrier, tank, family and about 40% of kms towing 2 tonne, and the rest short local trips) - 18.3 for the last 10 which were all towing

[JamesH]

Hi SD yes you've been cheering me up but you don't count because you tow. I do have a bar though which would affect aerodynamics. If I recall a lot of the advantage in economy of the D4 over the D3 was in the bumper area. All been ripped out when I put the bar on

[JamesH]

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[LandyAndy]

James.
This tank is running at 10.1L/100 at the moment.
The only change,I now have the bull bar fitted.
Andrew

[JamesH]

Hi Andrew. Interesting, your figures make sense if the assumption that I do more urban driving than you do is true. How is the discrepancy between computer and actual use going? It would appear from comments by those in MY14 vehicles that they have improved the calculations. I wish they could make the changes to earlier models; mine is consistently over 1.4 l/100km out.

[LandyAndy]

Over 5000km most of the fills have been spot on with the computer.
Interesting to see the computer jump on the tank that the bullbar was fitted,3/4 used and its shown around 10 the whole time.
Havent seen my middle 8s and low 9s.
Except for 1 misdeameanor with the loud pedal the driving style is exactly the same.
The other issue may be fuel quality,I bet its the bar;);););););)
Andrew

[scarry]

Hi Andrew. Interesting, your figures make sense if the assumption that I do more urban driving than you do is true. How is the discrepancy between computer and actual use going? It would appear from comments by those in MY14 vehicles that they have improved the calculations. I wish they could make the changes to earlier models; mine is consistently over 1.4 l/100km out.

Mine is booked in early january at the dealer for a small warranty issue before the warranty ends,and i have asked them exactly that.
Will let you know how i go,mine is also MY12

[stray dingo]

Hi Andrew. Interesting, your figures make sense if the assumption that I do more urban driving than you do is true. How is the discrepancy between computer and actual use going? It would appear from comments by those in MY14 vehicles that they have improved the calculations. I wish they could make the changes to earlier models; mine is consistently over 1.4 l/100km out.

When I first got the car, I was using a Scanguage. That showed me the computer was always out by around 1. I no longer use the scanguage, but also haven't really taken much notice of the figures since - it usually just sits on the the ol' standard odometer or trip meter A.

It also doesn't help that I work from home, so most trips during the week are within a 3km radius. I'll never get good economy when I don't stretch it's legs. Towing economy is only a little above non-towing when you look at the graph over the 90 odd full tanks because of that - the last 10 up at 18 l/100 was really due to towing against 80km winds for a while that it went through the roof....

When I have a run down to Phillip Island - a few hundred km return, no towing - I've deliberately reset the computer then and had between high 8s and low 10s, so really 9s to 11s. I'm fine with that....:)


edit: Ha, just realised your post was to 'Landy Andy' Andrew, not 'straydingo' Andrew

[Graeme]

Yeah Nat_89 I reckon 100L would be great.I was able to do a day's 900 km round trip to visit family in my D2 without refuelling but can't get more than about 720 out of my 3.0 D4 before the light comes on. Not worth the inconvenience of a RWC to fit an extra tank though.

[nat_89]

I was able to do a day's 900 km round trip to visit family in my D2 without refuelling but can't get more than about 720 out of my 3.0 D4 before the light comes on. Not worth the inconvenience of a RWC to fit an extra tank though.

Exactly my thoughts not worth the pain of getting an extra tank and the costs around it but i would just like an extra 15 to 20L would be perfect in my eyes no biggie ill get over it just something i wouldn't mind!! i guess to get the massive rear space with floor folding seats and spare wheel under neath you have to forgo some things.

[JamesH]

Tyre pressures have a lot to do with economy, I see around 10s when down at 32psi and as good as 8.7 at 38-40psi. Trip computer read outs.


I'm going to try 35 front, 38 back and see what happens. I have a steel roo bar.

[scarry]

I was able to do a day's 900 km round trip to visit family in my D2 without refuelling but can't get more than about 720 out of my 3.0 D4 before the light comes on. Not worth the inconvenience of a RWC to fit an extra tank though.

I had three TD5 D2's and they all got better fuel economy than my D4 ever has,around town or on a run.

If i really needed a long range tank,i would have the spare either tied against the cargo barrier or on the roof.And probably risk driving around town with no spare,as i run LT's.

[Graeme]

I have a RWC because I got it cheaply but its only fitted occasionally to carry a 2nd spare. I could live with the RWC permanently fitted if an aux tank was really needed but no remote area trips (yet) and infrequently tow a van.

[simmo1]

Road trip from SW Vic across to west Gippsland and back with a bit of city stop start thrown in. The average consumption on the computer got down to 6.4 l/100. Even with the computer error that is very impressive.
2014 TDV6 RRS
Cheers Simmo

[LandyAndy]

Mine may have been poor fuel quality.This tank is back to 9.7L/100 indicated on a trip to Perth/around Perth for a few days/back home as all the others have been.
I realise 1L/100km indicated isnt much.Im happy if I can keep a behemoth like this below 10L/100 average.
LOVING IT!!!!
Andrew

[TerryO]

I'm very happy with a actual average of 14 litres per hundred in my D4. ... ;)

That's on a average, for me, combined town and country driving cycle, if its just long distance freeway driving then 11.5 l/100 is the actual accurate average. It was a bit better than that prior to fitting A/T's.

I don't mind admitting that I find it hard not to drive the D4 with some enthusiasm, meaning a heavy right foot. If I drove with some restraint I reckon the town / country cycle would be at least 10% to 15% better and I reckon possibly 5% to 10% better for highway driving. I drive at 36 f 38 r tyre pressures.

[DoctorJ]

I also have similar figures Terry D3 2.7

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[Muskie]

i got my D4 chipped by Superchips New Zealand for a Grand and WOW! the power is awesome !!! but the huge win fall is the fuel consumption, which is now down the low 9's per 100klms! Best $1000.00 ive ever spent !!!

[jon3950]

I don't mind admitting that I find it hard not to drive the D4 with some enthusiasm, meaning a heavy right foot. If I drove with some restraint I reckon the town / country cycle would be at least 10% to 15% better and I reckon possibly 5% to 10% better for highway driving. I drive at 36 f 38 r tyre pressures.

And if you drove with some restraint you wouldn't enjoy it half as much! Life's too short... :D

Cheers,
Jon