Thread: general idea of cost of fuel for 2.7L?

Michelle
I have done about 28,000 km since Nov 08. Driving mainly M4 and Parramatta Road with some longish holiday trips. Fuel consumption averages 11.3 (or there abouts) l/100km

I should mention this is based on km traveled and litres used. The computer seems to read around one l/100km less.
Cheers
Mike

I am a new D4 and Landie owner, still learning about the vehicle. I have noticed at times the D4 will stay in 5th gear while cruising on the freeway, with an obvious increase in motor revs. ( and fuel used ) I haven't been able to peg under what conditions this occurs as yet. It certainly isn't a cold motor.
Using the command shift and going up a gear to 6th fixes the fuel use, but it begs the question ..why ....and is this something new for a D4 compared to the D3 ?

I too am shortly to be a 2.7 D4 owner and am looking forwards to doing the whole fuel thing. I expect to be able to comfortably beat the AS average. Current car, 3.0 outback, is averagein 9.6l/100km instead of the govt figure of 11.5.

Living in Canberra, I can got to/from work and only have to stop at a couple of sets of lights each way on a 25km trip, while averageing 75kmh (short 40/60 sections, short 100 section, mostly 80/90 travel withouth lights).

I'm also sure it SHOULD (magic escape word - should) use less fuel than a D3 in the real world based on the 140kg lighter weight and the 5 - 10% better aerodynamics (depending on which road test you read).

The govt figures are based on putting the car on rollers for a set period at 60 and 100 (5 and 10 mins I've been told) to 'simulate' driving. So, given the test figures for D3 and D4 are identical, I'd have to assume less in the real world.

As shor term anal retentive, I'll run a spread sheet for 3mths with every km travelled/fuel used/cost then get bored and stop.

Originally Posted by rocmic

I have done about 28,000 km since Nov 08.

That should be 38,000 km. the actual average is 11.21 l/100km, the best figure I got was 9.65l/100km from Dubbo back to Sydney.

Originally Posted by chuck

I have done one reasonable country trip & then the fuel consumption came down significantly - to about 8 litres per 100km.

After the 1st 600 kms today of mostly freeway driving my 3.0 D4 used an indicated 9.5 but a real 10.34 L/100km and its supposed to have lower consumption than the 2.7!

Originally Posted by Graeme

After the 1st 600 kms today of mostly freeway driving my 3.0 D4 used an indicated 9.5 but a real 10.34 L/100km and its supposed to have lower consumption than the 2.7!

Graeme - it is still running in - consumption will decrease as it gets more kilometres on the motor. Compare after about 20,000km and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

On a recent trip from Bangor to Basinview - I got an indicated 7.8L/100km in my MY07 D3. Sure - that is by the optimistic trip computer, but for about 3t of mass - that is pretty impressive!

Back to the original question... it really depends on where you drive. If your drive means you can average about 80km/h, you will get better fuel economy than through traffic averaging 35km/h. When I drive to work at West Pennant Hills, I get about 11.5L/100km/h. Even then, it would depend on the time of day you travel! So lots of variables to answer this question correctly!

Good luck with your new toy Michelle!

Cheers,
Rob

Originally Posted by jonesy63

Graeme - it is still running in - consumption will decrease as it gets more kilometres on the motor. Compare after about 20,000km and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

I suspect its more of a function of the 110 kph constant speed in hilly terrain than the lack of run-in after 11K. Slower driving is definitely better for fuel economy but sometimes fuel economy isn't the highest priority criteria.

Consumption will definitely improve. I suspect there are very few D4s as of this time that are accurately reflecting their long-term consumption figures.