Originally Posted By: bar1
Originally Posted By: expat
So if I can refer to the car I made the 'Claim' about
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/nissan/nissan-qashqai/
"The 1.5-litre diesel Qashqai returns an official average of 74.3mpg. That’s comparable with some of the best family hatchbacks and better than rivals such as the Skoda Yeti."
I guess I was lucky in getting the 1.5 Diesel
I assume the 3.8 l/100 km consumption number comes from the EU test cycle. Expect "real world" consumption to be 20-30% higher.
I looking back at the report I posted while I was renting
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3102676/Re:_Rented_a_Nissan_Qashqai#Post3102676
I reported an average of 5.4 liters per 100km (52.3imp mpg) so your 20-30% extra Real World would seem about right.
The vehicle really shined when at a steady speed on the flat using it's 6th gear.
But I seem to be Branded as an Internet Troll making this up