The older D40s burn 10 -11 l/100km solo and 14 - 17 towing. The newer ones burn a little less. These are about the thirstiest of the twin cabs. However when selecting a particulat unit there is much more to consider than a couple of litres for every 100 km you travel. It's not a great deal if you end up with something you are not happy with just because you went for the most frugal. If you want the most frugal and you are not towing over 2,000 kg then you should be looking for a Mahindra or Great Wall.
-- Edited by PeterD on Sunday 30th of September 2012 12:48:01 PM
magraret said
01:38 PM Sep 30, 2012
how all for those of you who have one of how much diesel do you use a trip and whats your average fuel consumption towing 20 ft van
Rip and Rosie said
04:16 PM Sep 30, 2012
We've been watching our fuel consumption very closely as we have a 2011 Ford Territiory diesel, especially as the ads say you can get 1000 kms out of a tank.
It varies- every driver is different, and then you get differences such as a/c on or off, cruise control on or off, wind strength and direction. Add to that your payload, the traffic and the what the road is like. Also, cruising speed impacts as well- anything over 90 and the economy goes down,
If I watch the fuel consumption screen, the instant usage varies with every small change.
I reckon to get the advertised 1000kms/tank of diesel we would a) be not towing b) not use a/c c) have one person only in the car and no luggage d) drive on a long flat country road, no hills and no traffic e) drive at 85-90 km/hr f) with a tail wind.
Grahame Readwin said
07:09 PM Oct 1, 2012
We have a late 2009 Pathfinder R51 2.5TD. Have just come back from a long weekend trip. Mostly freeway driving, no wind sat at 95k/h. Filled up when we left and reset fuel gauge to zero. On return have used three quarters of a tank at 9.6l/100. The van is a 22ft Windsor. I have had a chip fitted and there is a previous post a couple of pages back.
-- Edited by Grahame Readwin on Monday 1st of October 2012 07:11:24 PM
rockylizard said
03:11 AM Oct 2, 2012
PeterD wrote:
---SNIPPED---. However when selecting a particulat unit there is much more to consider than a couple of litres for every 100 km you travel. It's not a great deal if you end up with something you are not happy with just because you went for the most frugal.---SNIPPED---
Gday...
I agree regarding trying to choose on fuel consumption - whether manufacturer stated, or from the wisdom and experience of other owners.
This is the fuel consumption, over the last eight tankfuls of my Landy Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto. Different fuel brands, different weather conditions, all on flat and pretty much straight outback NSW and QLD roads, all with the 2600kg van in tow and travelling usually at 90kph - except for roadworks, towns etc.
Overall, 14 ltr/100km is pretty good I reckon overall - but some tankfulls raise my liddle eyebrows when I fill it. Just buy the vehicle you want, best meets your needs and bank balance.
Cheers - John
miroku12g said
02:17 AM Oct 16, 2012
My Nissan Navara ST Diesel with a lotus Track van fully off road on our last trip 5200 Klms averaged 14 Lts per 100 k's, average speed was 90 Klms per Hr My mates L/Rover with a simular van averaged 22 Lts per 100 k's, {not counting the oil he used or lost through leaks} but that is a Landie
Miroku12g
rockylizard said
02:35 AM Oct 16, 2012
miroku12g wrote:
--SNIPPED-- My mates L/Rover with a simular van averaged 22 Lts per 100 k's, {not counting the oil he used or lost through leaks} but that is a Landie
Miroku12g
Gday...
That hadda be a petrol Landy ... and the oil "problem" - probably a Defender or 110 perhaps? Even early Discos rarely had oil "problems"
Cheers - John
jimricho said
02:43 AM Oct 16, 2012
Duel ??? cab.....
I've heard of people having arguments in the cab of their vehicles but a duel... that's carrying things a bit far!
Jim
03_troopy said
07:14 PM Oct 16, 2012
jimricho wrote:
Duel ??? cab.....
I've heard of people having arguments in the cab of their vehicles but a duel... that's carrying things a bit far!
Jim
It would be hard to swing an epee effictively in such confined quarters wouldn't it?
Edit: it seems I have developed a slight kiwi accent there... effectively...
-- Edited by 03_troopy on Tuesday 16th of October 2012 07:15:43 PM
jimricho said
04:17 AM Oct 18, 2012
03_troopy wrote:
jimricho wrote:
Duel ??? cab.....
I've heard of people having arguments in the cab of their vehicles but a duel... that's carrying things a bit far!
Jim
It would be hard to swing an epee effictively in such confined quarters wouldn't it?
Edit: it seems I have developed a slight kiwi accent there... effectively...
-- Edited by 03_troopy on Tuesday 16th of October 2012 07:15:43 PM
Touché
Justice said
07:41 AM Jan 9, 2013
My 07 Navara STX Auto towing a Crusaider 22Ft Family Van (approx 3 ton load) gets just over 300 km for 65 litres of fuel - on average ....
Join the Navara forum - there is a thread with 67 pages or results, all different. http://www.navara.asia/forumdisplay.php?f=81 is the first page of the thread.
The older D40s burn 10 -11 l/100km solo and 14 - 17 towing. The newer ones burn a little less. These are about the thirstiest of the twin cabs. However when selecting a particulat unit there is much more to consider than a couple of litres for every 100 km you travel. It's not a great deal if you end up with something you are not happy with just because you went for the most frugal. If you want the most frugal and you are not towing over 2,000 kg then you should be looking for a Mahindra or Great Wall.
-- Edited by PeterD on Sunday 30th of September 2012 12:48:01 PM
how all for those of you who have one of how much diesel do you use a trip and whats your average fuel consumption towing 20 ft van
It varies- every driver is different, and then you get differences such as a/c on or off, cruise control on or off, wind strength and direction. Add to that your payload, the traffic and the what the road is like. Also, cruising speed impacts as well- anything over 90 and the economy goes down,
If I watch the fuel consumption screen, the instant usage varies with every small change.
I reckon to get the advertised 1000kms/tank of diesel we would
a) be not towing
b) not use a/c
c) have one person only in the car and no luggage
d) drive on a long flat country road, no hills and no traffic
e) drive at 85-90 km/hr
f) with a tail wind.
We have a late 2009 Pathfinder R51 2.5TD. Have just come back from a long weekend trip. Mostly freeway driving, no wind sat at 95k/h. Filled up when we left and reset fuel gauge to zero. On return have used three quarters of a tank at 9.6l/100. The van is a 22ft Windsor. I have had a chip fitted and there is a previous post a couple of pages back.
-- Edited by Grahame Readwin on Monday 1st of October 2012 07:11:24 PM
Gday...
I agree regarding trying to choose on fuel consumption - whether manufacturer stated, or from the wisdom and experience of other owners.
This is the fuel consumption, over the last eight tankfuls of my Landy Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto. Different fuel brands, different weather conditions, all on flat and pretty much straight outback NSW and QLD roads, all with the 2600kg van in tow and travelling usually at 90kph - except for roadworks, towns etc.
Overall, 14 ltr/100km is pretty good I reckon overall - but some tankfulls raise my liddle eyebrows when I fill it. Just buy the vehicle you want, best meets your needs and bank balance.
Cheers - John
My mates L/Rover with a simular van averaged 22 Lts per 100 k's, {not counting the oil he used or lost through leaks} but that is a Landie
Miroku12g
Gday...
That hadda be a petrol Landy ... and the oil "problem" - probably a Defender or 110 perhaps? Even early Discos rarely had oil "problems"
Cheers - John
Duel ??? cab.....
I've heard of people having arguments in the cab of their vehicles but a duel... that's carrying things a bit far!
It would be hard to swing an epee effictively in such confined quarters wouldn't it?
Edit: it seems I have developed a slight kiwi accent there... effectively...
-- Edited by 03_troopy on Tuesday 16th of October 2012 07:15:43 PM
Touché
My 07 Navara STX Auto towing a Crusaider 22Ft Family Van (approx 3 ton load) gets just over 300 km for 65 litres of fuel - on average ....