Renault Scenic 1.6 Dynamique s fuel consumption

[pat Slinn]

Hi, My name is Pat and I live in Poynton in Cheshire.

I have just bought a used a 1.6 Scenic Dynamique S 5 VVT. Petrol, Auto. It is a 2008 model that has doe 26.000 miles. I am horrified at the fuel consumption.Driving at between 50 and 60mph on normal roads, and 70 mph on the motorway it is doing 26 mpg. Is this normal ?

	VVT VVT Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. VVT allows the lift or duration or timing (some or all) of the intake or exhaust valves (or both) to be changed while the engine is in operation. Two stroke engines use a Power valve system to get similar results to VVT.

[Haree]

Seems a bit thirsty to me. Obviously I have not been in the car with you driving to experience your driving style. I have not run a Scenic petrol auto like yours long term but did once drive one from I think Yorkshire back to Margate and doing a steady 70mph on the motorway I managed to average 42mpg which was excellent. My grandparents modus 1.6 auto (same engine and gearbox as your Scenic) on a long run at best I can get 38 mpg.

Harry.

My 2.0VVT manual averages 28mpg, really poor, but about right according to Renault.

[mckibbin]

i have a 2005 1.6vvt and on the motorway after eseting comp i got 49 mpg all way home but runs at around 34 mpg combined

[ziastar]

I am having the same problem with my scenic 1.6 16v 04 plate. I get 17mpg on local and on motorway is 38mpg which fine.

As I do mostly local which is hitting me quite alot, refueling the car every day after.I dont think is normal. I have taken the carto Renault and they said it is absolutly fine and no faults are detacted.

But I am sure thereis something wrong!

Originally Posted by mckibbin

i have a 2005 1.6vvt and on the motorway after eseting comp i got 49 mpg all way home but runs at around 34 mpg combined