Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 06:19:15 GMT From: Earl <EarlAnopsamAMieee.org> Subject: Re: Fuel consumption. SAAB 9000 98 2.3 T.
My '98 2.3 liter turbo auto 9000CSE with 200 hp averages 25 mpg in mixed driving. If I stick to the highways, I can average 28 mpg. Regards, Earl Marc Delporte wrote: > I do have the feeling that I do have a problem of fuel consumption on my > SAAB 9000 98 2.3 T. > > While on highways, the consumption is low : > At 130 km/h 9.0 l/km > At 160 km/h 10.5 l/km > At 180 km/h 11.5 l/km > > However, in urban areas (Paris), for short run (6 to 8 km) the consumption > is about 18 l/km !!! > ... while driving very smoothly (no more that 3000 rpm/min). > > This seems for me, too high ! I will more expect consumption around 13 to > 14 l/km. > > Do I have a specific problem with the car or do you experiment similar > values? > > Thanks for your help. > > >