Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering what the mpg is like on the 1.4 5 speed?

Just my Dad is looking for something cheap to get to and from work (2.7 v6 24valves drink fuel ;p) and i have just spotted a 340 1.4 5 speed that could fit the bill - depending on fuel economy.

Cheers.
Matt.

mattywatsit wrote:Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering what the mpg is like on the 1.4 5 speed?

Just my Dad is looking for something cheap to get to and from work (2.7 v6 24valves drink fuel ;p) and i have just spotted a 340 1.4 5 speed that could fit the bill - depending on fuel economy.

Cheers.
Matt.

MIXED driving, local and motorbahn I get 35 ish mpg. Standard B14, 5 speed, well maintained and driven moderatley hard.
Round the doors only will be lower. Runs are higher. But I think 35 is an attainable average dude.

volvosneverdie wrote:

mattywatsit wrote:Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering what the mpg is like on the 1.4 5 speed?

Just my Dad is looking for something cheap to get to and from work (2.7 v6 24valves drink fuel ;p) and i have just spotted a 340 1.4 5 speed that could fit the bill - depending on fuel economy.

Cheers.
Matt.

MIXED driving, local and motorbahn I get 35 ish mpg. Standard B14, 5 speed, well maintained and driven moderatley hard.
Round the doors only will be lower. Runs are higher. But I think 35 is an attainable average dude.

Cheers for that VND - would be about 8/10 miles to work, mostly A19 on a daily basis so 35mpg should be possible.

Matt.

Mines mostly 10mile hops up the coast road and back so sure itd be pretty comparible.

I used to get 45MPG average mostly on the motorway in a 1985 340 GL 3dr, it did run rather well and may be exceptional. Well sealing valve seats make a big difference.

Ride_on wrote:I used to get 45MPG average mostly on the motorway in a 1985 340 GL 3dr, it did run rather well and may be exceptional. Well sealing valve seats make a big difference.

45mpg seems ideal - as you say though the car would have to be running spot on; Thanks for the advice though!