172 to rs200

[gez 172]

My commute is all fast flowing B roads, minimal traffic.

I set the C/C at 60-65mph for most of the 70 mile drive, and depending on traffic, not having to slow down etc.

i can average anything from 33 to 35+/-

In stop start it drops to under 30, they aren't good in standing traffic, but no car is.

I think it's a 50 litre tank Chip, I think? Around £70'ish to brim. I'll do a detailed thread for an accurate conclusion on the mpg Sunday.

 

[gez 172]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?701394-172-to-rs200&p=9605867&viewfull=1#post9605867

​Cheers, see it now lol

 

[Chip-mk1]

My commute is all fast flowing B roads, minimal traffic.

I set the C/C at 60-65mph for most of the 70 mile drive, and depending on traffic, not having to slow down etc.

i can average anything from 33 to 35+/-

In stop start it drops to under 30, they aren't good in standing traffic, but no car is.

I think it's a 50 litre tank Chip, I think? Around £70'ish to brim. I'll do a detailed thread for an accurate conclusion on the mpg Sunday.

70 quid is 50 litres yes, so if you get to over 400 to that then its heading towards 35mpg territory.

 

[N0ddie]

MK3 has a 55 litre tank btw.

​Also, cruise control is proven to use more fuel than the driver pressing the peddle themselves does.

 

[gez 172]

So technically, my car would do more, if I don't use cruise

 

[Chip-mk1]

So technically, my car would do more, if I don't use cruise

Some people claim so.

Unless its very badly programmed though and hence makes such big and frequent adjustments to keep triggering the accel enrichment cycle on the ECU it seems unlikely.

As wether its you or the CC making the input, its still the same ETB ultimately setting the throttle angle anyway.

 

[N0ddie]

I've experienced CC on all of my past cars (That had it fitted) and wife's cars (That had it fitted) with CC definitely drunk more fuel when using CC.

Topgear also mentioned this a number of times when they do their Eco drives.

 

[plymcl172]

I have always thought cc uses more fuel. Had a discussion with a mate and he thought he was right, maybe I am right.

 

[Chip-mk1]

It depends if when not on CC you try and stick to an exact speed, or let it naturally speed up and slow down a bit for hills.

 

[plymcl172]

Agree there. From my point of view if I had cc on my Clio I wouldn't use it much as makes the driving a bit dull and boring!

 

[Chip-mk1]

The best feature on the mk2 CC setup is the speed limiter, perfect for motorway 50mph limits in roadworks

 

[gez 172]

Yeah, I find myself using the speed limiter on the average speed camera's. useful option

 

[Knuckles]

I only ever used the limiter when I first got the car... To stop me speeding lol.

in average camera zones: cc to 52 and take racing lines through the motorways

 

[gez 172]

Ive done 212 to Oulton Park today, half a tank left now, averaged 34.1 mpg 69mph on CC

 

[CJ_RR]

IMO, I was surprised to find out that mine diodn't have air con (for saying how modern the car is). But TBH I'm not that bothered because it'd just make the fuel consumption even worse and its something else to go wrong!

 

[marshall878]

...Because you went for a cup....

 

[Chip-mk1]

Ive done 212 to Oulton Park today, half a tank left now, averaged 34.1 mpg 69mph on CC

only 34mpg at 69mph is pretty poor when you are used to the 1*2 which would be over 40mpg.

Still im sure 15% more in fuel isnt the end of the world unless you are doing loads of miles.

 

[James1470]

Yea, £70 to fill up, but the price of fuel these days that's not exactly a great amount, I think I get about 450 miles per tank on a good run with CC on and about 275 per tank round the doors / work and back

speed limiter is definitely a handy tool! it's so easy to slip 1-2 mph over in average speed zones

 

[Matt W]

Have only used the speed limiter once to see if it works. As soon as you go full throttle (Which is all the time, because racecar) it cancels it.
Don't understand why you would use the speed limiter over cruise control in a 50 limit.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Have only used the speed limiter once to see if it works. As soon as you go full throttle (Which is all the time, because racecar) it cancels it.

Doesnt on our 172

Don't understand why you would use the speed limiter over cruise control in a 50 limit.

Because if in traffic in a 50mph limit you keep changing your speed, but its nice to know that when you do then without any attention on your part the car will stop you accidentally going over 50mph, which is easily done if you drive looking at the road not the speedo.

 

[Matt W]

Ah I suppose that makes sense actually. I live in Wales so any 50 limits I come across I just keep the cruise on, no traffic apart from the odd horse and cart.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Ah I suppose that makes sense actually. I live in Wales so any 50 limits I come across I just keep the cruise on, no traffic apart from the odd horse and cart.

Lol.

Yeah, I use cruise when the road is not busy (which is usually between 4:20 and 4:23 am in the case of the M25) , and limiter when it is.
Nice system to have both options I think

 

[CircularOnline]

I have a 1.2 campus lol and went to a Renault dealership the other day to query a 200 sat inside it and fell in love. Looks nice and wide/chunky has a real nice look and feel considering my car I have now my 1.2 is f**ked I get on average 30-35 mpg! So technically I am running a 200 on a 1.2! If I do get one its going to be a car for me for a few years to have.

 

[Knuckles]

^ that's how I was sold on recaros lol

 

[rs 1an]

I have a 1.2 campus lol and went to a Renault dealership the other day to query a 200 sat inside it and fell in love. Looks nice and wide/chunky has a real nice look and feel considering my car I have now my 1.2 is f**ked I get on average 30-35 mpg! So technically I am running a 200 on a 1.2! If I do get one its going to be a car for me for a few years to have.

Hi what dealer did you visit, make sure you have a good look around and get the colour and spec you want, you wont be getting 30-35 mpg mine reads 26 and i drive it like a baby css will be good chance to see the different cars/specs.

 

[CircularOnline]

Hi what dealer did you visit, make sure you have a good look around and get the colour and spec you want, you wont be getting 30-35 mpg mine reads 26 and i drive it like a baby css will be good chance to see the different cars/specs.

I went to Renault Romford there was a nice White RS 200 no cup spoiler so I take it base package. So I have been looking around and found dealers (Not Renault) selling fairly cheaper than main dealerships, with cup packs I presume. I have months to think about it or until my car blows up into oblivion. I was really keen on the Fiesta ZS Eco-boost too, but the RS Clio 200 is such a nice shape and has a nice look to it. CSS will be a good place for me have a look so roll on the 22nd. I average about £200 a month petrol in mine if I drive 5th gear everywhere which I shouldn't have to in a 1.2 the biggest digit I have seen on the trip is 40mpg

 

[Knuckles]

197 mpg level: grandmother

 

[RDH]

Stop moaning, I've forgot that 30mpg even exists!

 

[Knuckles]

3.2 litres ,250bhp justifies sub 30mpg

2.0 litres and 180 bhp doesn't lol