Xantia CT turbo fuel economy.

basil40 · Post by **basil40** » 10 Sep 2005, 22:33

Get a LPG conversion!!!!

Post by **RichardW** » 10 Sep 2005, 22:44

If it wasn't for the 25 mpg habit, I'd have an Activa. LPG is tempting, but I need the boot space - maybe a donut in place of the spare wheel??

basil40 · Post by **basil40** » 11 Sep 2005, 00:29

I've got an activa and I get nearer 35 to 40 miles to the gallon on a motorway trip. It's the old 8 valve engine with a small turbo bundled onto it. Nothing fancy. Sounds like you're either doing a lot of short trips or driving not very sensibly! I can understand you though, great car to drive - it scares the living daylights out of me sometimes.

Homer · Post by **Homer** » 11 Sep 2005, 00:50

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DoubleChevron

The BX and Xantia non turbo would effortlessly surpass the economy your getting from your HDi ... Is there something wrong with it ?? Maybe the pump timing is out ??
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That's another tale and something I need to get checked out by someone who knows what they are doing.
Peugeot say that is all they expect in real world conditions and it has improved on the 20 to 25 we were getting a couple of months ago.
Anyway. Before the Turbo Xantia we had a 2.0 8valve which did about the same consumption, as did the 1.9 BX (though I managed 40 out of that on a good run) and the 1.6 BXs I had. The worst consumption I've ever had was from a 1.4 Ford escort which would consistently return mid 20's.
I would say the 2.0 Turbo CT was the best of the petrol engines for the Xantia, it had excellent, effortless performance with decent economy.

sdabel · Post by **sdabel** » 11 Sep 2005, 16:49

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Peter.N.

Have you thought about a 2.1 td? I think that would have all the performance you want plus 50 mpg. Have a look at the figures. My XM averages 40-45 mpg and thats considerably heavier, although admittedly I do live in a rural area. Diesels are much better on short runs, maybe X 2.
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I am lucky enough to have a private import 2.1 TD XM's, perfect for Australia. Main problem is that being a diesel it will have no value when I sell it, perhaps Shane will be ready to buy it in a few years[:o)] when the first round of C6's come onto the market.
regards
sean

DoubleChevron · Post by **DoubleChevron** » 12 Sep 2005, 06:54

Hee,heee....
2.1 TD XM .... Hmmm.... Very nice, though to tow the caravan I think the 2.5TD XM would be vastly better ??????
What sort of torque does the 2.1 TD XM produce (just what I'd need another bloody oddity I can't buy parts for LOL

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seeya,
Shane L.

sdabel · Post by **sdabel** » 12 Sep 2005, 17:07

255Nm- not a speed deamon but fast enough. Feels a bit faster than my old CX 2400 C-matic. Only problem is that the gear ratios are not suited to 60km/h speed limits. The 2.5 must be pretty quick, but people here say the cooling system is not up to the task.
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/ ... ?car=21461

DoubleChevron · Post by **DoubleChevron** » 12 Sep 2005, 18:32

Strange, the 2.5 is slower ...
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/ ... ?car=99968
Some of those spec's are waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy out. XM24 valve, 10seconds to 60mph, CX GTi turbo top speed 208km/h (LOL) ... try 140mph.
seeya,
Shane L.