Date: 30 Jun 2002 13:18:24 -0700 From: newsgroupnopsammaster.co.uk (loz) Subject: Saab 9-3 2.2 Tid Fuel Consumption.
I have just bought a new Saab 9-3 2.2 Tid, it's the new 125 BHP model. So far I am surprised at how high the fuel consumption is. I am averaging about 35 MPG (29 Miles per US gallon or 12.4 km per litre). The milage is mostly on motorways doing between 50 and 70 MPH (80-112 km/h). All of my milage is done with the Air Conditioning on. I have tried resetting the computer, then driving about 10 miles doing a constant 70 MPH and get 43MPG (35.8 per US Gal or 15.2 km per litre) with the air conditioning on or 46MPG (38.3 per US Gal or 16.3 km per litre) with the air con off. I have been deliberately driving very carefully to try to achieve good consumption, so I would expect even worse figures when I start driving normally. From memory, the brochure states around 34 MPG for Urban cycle or 56MPG for highway cycle. I have only done around 1000 miles. Can anyone say if they are acheiving better figures with the same engine, either with a new car or one with a higher mileage. Would I expect a significant increase as the car gets run in more, or when it gets its first service ? (not until 6000 miles.) Thanks
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