Alloytec Fuel Economy

[Utester]

We are getting some good data, it appears that the 175 and 190 are similar for fuel economy.
The averages so far are:
City: 11.5
Highway: 9.25

I think my economy is improving the more kms I get.

 

[smpeno]

Engine Type: 175kw
Auto/Manual: man
Total kms done:3,300
bit of highway and city drivin i get about 13-13,5 l/100km half a tank babying it and other half a tank of just wastin fuel
Fuel mainly used: united pulp

 

[Phreddy]

Engine Type: Alloytec 190
Auto/Manual: Manual - 6 spd
Total kms done:~8000
City Economy (l/100kms): 10.5-11 (although my "city" driving doesn't really include a lot of stop-start)
Highway Economy (l/100kms): Dunno! Haven't done a highway run yet!
Fuel mainly used: Mobil P-ULP (not Synergy)

Pretty happy with the economy sofar - I give it a serve now and again, and it's still relatively new and tight. Interesting to see the other comments regarding the Alloytec "loosening up" after a while, as mine still seems to feel a little restricted. Much nicer feel at higher revs though than my previous Ecotec 3.8 (VT II S pack) I've been running the same fuel since I got the car (novated lease, fuel card) so I'm not able to comment on other brands.

Cheerz!

 

[VZSV6]

im averaging 11.6l/p100k's city.

 

[MySV6]

Just did a 2000km trip from here to Melbourne & back using Caltex Vortex fuel.

Fill 1 = 710km, 60.23L = 8.48l/100km
Fill 2 = 403km, 34.78L = 8.63l/100km
Fill 3 = 390km, 34.81L = 8.93l/100km
Fill 4 = 516km, 44.28L = 8.58l/100km

I was the only driver and the car averaged 79.9km/h for the 2019k's, and cruise control was used for most of it. The car has just clocked up 20,000km, so it's still relatively new (lol). I think I could get a little better economy but the figures are pretty darn good for 2 (Not so small) people, about 100kg of stuff in the car on the way down & 250-300kg on the way back, and I stuck to the signposted limits where I could.

MySV6

 

[sting ls2]

yeah my fuel economy about the same as yours,on cruize crontrol 8.6 per 100kmh.car full of people and boot full,around town she is between 10 an12 per 100kmh,very happy with economy,depends on your driving style.the auto is so smooth with gearchanges loves the freeway.

 

[vztonner]

Engine Type: 175KW
Auto/Manual: Auto
Total kms done:15000
work ute one tonner
rack on top with ladders
approx carry weight 800kilo
Fuel mainly used: shell premiem
average country driving loaded 14.5lts/100
average country driving loaded 10.6lts/100
best fill was 58 lts
lucky to get 300kms to the tank (loaded )
* but i do love my ute *

 

[kilmo]

Engine Type: 170KW
Auto/Manual: Manual
Total kms done:13,500
City Economy (l/100kms): 12.0 (approx)
Highway Economy (l/100kms): 8.0 - 9.0 (approx)
Fuel mainly used: BP Ultimate (hasn't had any other fuel)

 

[Boeing777]

Engine Type: 175
Auto/Manual: Auto
Total kms done: 9875
City Economy (l/100kms): 10-11
Highway Economy (l/100kms): 8-9
Fuel mainly used: BP Ultimate only

The ecotec in my VY Wagon used to average about 11-12.5 around town and about 9-10 on the highway - so there is a slight change but not as big as I expected, but it might be due to the change from wagon to ute, different gearing or something? I just wish I could use all the fuel in my tank!

 

[shammo99]

Newcastle.

Engine Type: 190
Auto/Manual: Auto
Total kms done: 1800
City Economy (l/100kms): 9.6
Highway Economy (l/100kms): 8.3
Fuel mainly used: BP Ultimate/Caltex