Probably aerodynamics, but my 300 tdi disco returns, on average, low 30's rural driving and mid to high 30's on a run. I done away with the erg and cat and got a straight through exhaust. Plus, I drive slowly, lol. I don't thrash the bollocks out of it and hardly ever go above 60 mph on the motorways.
Fuel consumption is only an issue when comparing the two engines because I run my 300 on my home made bio diesel. I know the engine runs well on it, but I'm not sure a td5 would like it?
Fuel consumption is only an issue when comparing the two engines because I run my 300 on my home made bio diesel. I know the engine runs well on it, but I'm not sure a td5 would like it?
Point taken, but if the td5 was more economical than the tdi, I might not have to keep making the bio. I retire next year, so won't be covering anywhere near the miles I do now.
I dont think a td5 will ever be more economical than a tdi 200 or 300 as they are pretty good of fuel, but the difference will be small so I would ignore tha tbit and get the best car you can for your money.
I have to say since Ive swapped jobs and now only do 10 miles per day as opposed to 35 miles it makes a serious difference to the cars running costs, I now fuel up once a month ish as opposed to roughly every 10 days or so.
I have to say since Ive swapped jobs and now only do 10 miles per day as opposed to 35 miles it makes a serious difference to the cars running costs, I now fuel up once a month ish as opposed to roughly every 10 days or so.
