Hanslow Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 I'm curious to know what sort of fuel consumption you guys are getting based on what engine. Not a major factor in choosing the car (and won't be in my choice due to limited use). Anybody got any figures for V8s, 2.0 Vaux, 1.8/2.0 Zetec, and all the others For a beginner, which would you say would be the better engine to work with? Is the V8 a lot more complicated than the straight 4s? Love the sound of the V8, but want the most practical when we purchase Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 I have not been on any long runs with throttle bodies on but I have had 37mpg with a 2000cc Zetec producing 210bhp @ the flywheel. 26-28mpg when it was on carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 2.0l Vx, on injection, 190ish bhp....... over 40mpg on a run, late 20's early 30's around town, drops to high teens/low twenties when really ragging it (sprints). 2.0l NA Cossie, 45's on "clockwork" Lumenition, 200ish bhp (when "tested") mid to high 20's on a run, low 20's around town, around 4-6mpg when sprinting/track daying........ Finding a car with 3D mapped ignition or fuel injection would be good thing......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 1800 Zetec on Throttle Bodies with about 155 BHP general driving I regularly get 28 MPG. Have never checked on a long run or whilst on the circuit although I know that comsumption goes up dramatically on the track!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC_772 Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 2.0 Vauxhall XE, twin 45's and a dodgy distributor - about 20mpg. If and when the weather improves I'll think about 3d ignition to fix both problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Green Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 Oh Christ! 150 bhp Pinto on 40's I get 22 mpg Now pass me the Triple C mag for a modern engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stueyboy Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 Have the same 1800 zetec as Steve Before tuning - 30 mpg if driving sensibly After tuning - Looking like I'm getting around 40 mpg Astonishing really considering how much more power I got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNoble Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 My Golf V5 daily driver seems to be averaging about 20-25mpg One more reason to drive the Westfield instead What "tuning" have you done? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanslow Posted August 11, 2002 Author Share Posted August 11, 2002 Haven't got a Westie yet but trying to find reasons to choose V8 over straight 4, and vice versa Main reason for V8, sound . Don't know if they are more complicated though (assume so) and was also wondering if they drink petrol as if it was going out of fashion. The intention is to use the Westie for weekend and track (ab)use so petrol wouldn't be a major factor due to limited use. I think I will end up with a 2.0 vaux if poss, zetec if not, but love the sound of the V8 Also wondered how it compared to my lightly modded Scoob (current everyday car). Just got full decat exhaust on that, nothing fancy I tend to get about 19mpg round town in it, and about 29 on a good run. Will be getting an everyday car for the commute and then the Westie for proper fun Thanks for the input folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanslow Posted August 11, 2002 Author Share Posted August 11, 2002 In case I misunderstood your question about tuning..... Directly, very little. I've not tinkered with cars too much in the internals as I've never had the luxury in the past of two cars With the Westie being a real second car, it will be possible to have it being worked on and still have a car for the daily grind..err..commute (apart from on the nice days ). Most of the work done on the Scoob has been done by my local garage. Apart from the gas discharge driving lights and the usual set of gauges (oil temp, oil pressure and boost) which were done by my own fair(ish) hand). I'm not thick though, and should be able to do my own mods and stuff provided I have enough info to go on. I'm OK at following instructions, not too good at just winging it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNoble Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 All of the V8 se7en owners I know complain that they can see the fuel gauge needle heading south whenever they press the loud pedal (if they will go laying down thick black lines on tarmac in 3rd gear...! I think I'd be right in saying that fuel injection is generally better than carbs for cruising mpg (you can actually cut the fuel completely, after all). Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 if you were worried about fuel economy who would buy a westfield or any sports car for that matter,get a golf TDi or something,power is a trade of for fuel and i gladly put as much fuel in the tank as it takes to keep a grin on my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanslow Posted August 12, 2002 Author Share Posted August 12, 2002 Not fussed about fuel economy but was just curious to know how V8s compared with straight 4s really, plus curious to know how much more complicated they are. If I was worried about fuel economy....I think the Scoob would have gone a long time ago Just wondered if it would be along the lines of the EVOs, where you have a quick run, as far as the next petrol pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilux Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 2L vx 16v Consumption crap but who cares Hilux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 aye i see where your coming from i had a 320bhp STI version 5 type R and that was ****e on fuel especally on track days westys are better than scoobs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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