306 2.0 HDi MPG

I posted this to uk.rec.cars.misc (but they started arguing), then I
realised there is a peugeot group so I'll post it here also!

I'm thinking of getting a Peugeot 306 2.0 HDi and was wondering what
kind of MPG I could hope for considering that I'm currently getting
35-40 MPG out of a Rover 200 1.6. The daily drive is 64 miles (round
trip) with about 48 of that on 60 mph / 50 mph A roads, the rest is
towns.

I don't drive hard (only occasionally when necessary to overtake).
Could I expect
50-55 MPG or is this asking too much?

Thanks,
Rich.

 

I'm thinking of getting a Peugeot 306 2.0 HDi and was wondering what

Bank on it being more like 40-45MPG from my experience of Peugeots 2.0HDi
engine in my 307.
My car is a bit heavier than yours and at constant motorway speeds it
averages 40-43, keeping up with the traffic and it drops quite a bit to
nearer 38-40. To give you an idea of how I drive; my daily commute is 20
miles, in my 2.0 16v Laguna RTi I used to average 35mpg, in the 307 on the
same journey I have never bettered 42mpg!

Chris

 

A bit? It's over 100 kg heavier. But more importantly it also has all
sorts of emission control stuff.

That's way low... Keeping our thirsty petrol Accord at 70 all day yields 37
to the gallon.

Ditto that as being way low too.

Hmm. Well low...

 

Going on your current machine and the 306, yeah, should be about right.
Keeping the tyre pressures at "maximum load" pressure helps too...

 

Hmm. Well low...
And now can you guess why I'm selling it after it's next service and MOT in
two weeks?

Chris

 

I don't drive hard (only occasionally when necessary to overtake).

Seconded. I tend to get just about 50mpg from my 306 2.0 HDi, and thats
the Estate with the roof rails. The hatchback should do slightly better
still.

Derv - If I inflate my tyre pressure as you suggest for extra
efficiency, am I sacrificing anything else?

Cheers,
Tom.

 

Roadholding and comfort. Also possibly unusual tyre wear but since
tyres tend to wear on their outer shoulders more than the centre of
the tread a little over-inflation could be a good thing.

 

Tom Hawley expressed precisely :

Sounds about right: I get about 55mpg (306 HDi 5dr).

Or about 57-58mpg if I drive like a grandad.

 

Because it's French?

 

Ride quality for the most part, but as a caveat some tyres work better at a
higher pressure. Possibly handling and emergency stopping distances - it
pays to experiment. Some cars and (importantly) tyres are more vulnerable
to compromises than others. Our Ka on Firestones was very slippery with the
pressures at maximum - very low rolling resistance with an inability to stop
in a hurry. On Falkens the handling wasn't much different but we did
squeeze better consumption from the kid.

So far with this one (waves at petrol Accord) I can't tell any difference to
grip or braking, but now she records 39 to the gallon on my comute rather
than 37. Still undecided because it will be warming up...

 

Thanks, I'm sold then, 306 here I come. I've always liked em but needed an
excuse!

 

Non!... c'est Francais... c'est merde!!

Chris :-D

 

Kav wrote:

Had one 12 years, did not regret it. (non-turbo)

If only they still made then, with a few inches more leg room.

 

It a Toyota sports car?