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Old 21-01-2010, 09:14 AM   #1
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Default LS / LT Auto Fuel Consumption

Hi,

Looking at getting a LS or LT Focus for my wife who is currently driving a V6 Escape and is averaging 17 -18 L per 100km. As she is a real estate agent she only does short trips.

So I was wondering what the consumption would be for a Auto Focus for this kind of driving?

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Old 21-01-2010, 09:25 AM   #2
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Less than half that I predict.
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Old 21-01-2010, 11:49 AM   #3
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Hi, i have an LS auto focus and drive in peak hour traffic daily and average between 9.0 to 9.5 litres per 100kms and on long distance can get as good as 7.0/100kms
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Old 21-01-2010, 12:35 PM   #4
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Around town I get 10L/100km
On the highway it's drops down to 7.5L/100km
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Old 21-01-2010, 01:37 PM   #5
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if they are very short trips and lots of them, expect around 10-12L/100kms.
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Old 21-01-2010, 02:10 PM   #6
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Thanks for the replies guys.
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Old 25-01-2010, 09:03 AM   #7
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recent trips from newcastle to albury i am getting highway consumption in the 6.0's! Around town 8-9.
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My LS Auto gets between 10 - 12 l/100 depending on the distance of the trip through the suburbs.

On the open road I've seen it get down to about 7.8 (without reset after leaving the city)
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Old 25-01-2010, 11:36 AM   #9
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When I purchased the car it was at 7.8, cant get it that low, but its constantly around 8.3-8.4 with a mix of city/hwy driving.
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Old 25-01-2010, 03:28 PM   #10
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If it's lost of hard, stop/start city driving, then a Focus TDCi Powershift is a winner. DSG automatic with 2.0 TDCi and you'll average well under 10L/100km.

And I just noticed you said LS/LT so in taht case, you'll be restricted to a TDCi manual which would be just as good if your wife enjoys a manual. If not, then the auto petrol will be less efficient but still around the low 10-12's mark in heavy city driving.
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Old 26-01-2010, 01:34 PM   #11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by casabonka
When I purchased the car it was at 7.8, cant get it that low, but its constantly around 8.3-8.4 with a mix of city/hwy driving.
Same here - 8.4L/100K but thats only since going to 95/98 Ron fuel.
Previously (std Unleaded) it was a 9.1L/100
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