[bcoleman]

Hi,
I have a 2008 2.0l petrol sportage and am not too pleased with the fuel economy. I'm only getting around 23-24 mpg around town and 29-30mpg on motorway journeys. Is anyone else getting similarly lowfigures?



Also, RPM seems a bit high - approx 3,100 rpm to maintain 70mph in 5th. Again, do others get something similar?



Any help/advice would be much appreciated.



Thanks,

Ben

 

[techie]

Hi Ben,

I have the same engine but in a 2006 4wd Sportage, I am seeing similar numbers to you but on the motorway side you can do better if you ease the pressure on the right pedal and do 60 instead of 70

The Sportage is a heavy jeep so those figures are good enough.

 

[ebolapape]

If I do 110Km/h then my consumption is 9.8l/100kmAt 85-95km/h then it ~8l/100km
I wish the 5th gear would be better suited for highway driving.
This is the only drawback I can find after owning my -05 sportage for 4 years

 

[techie]

If I do 110Km/h then my consumption is 9.8l/100kmAt 85-95km/h then it ~8l/100km
I wish the 5th gear would be better suited for highway driving.
This is the only drawback I can find after owning my -05 sportage for 4 years

How are you getting those figures, have you a trip computer in yours?