Defender 90 TD5 MPG :D

This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
bankz5152

bankz5152

Well-Known Member
Posts
9,185
Location
South London/North Kent
Im rather impressed by my landy and myself.

My 90 is currently consistantly doing 26.5mpg based off an average taken over 4 tanks fills of the exact same volume. Mostly around town driving and off roading!

Considering LRs offical mpg is 23.3 combined for a standard 90 im happy.

Running with
Cooper Discoverer STTs
EGR Blank
DeCat & Straight Thru

Half Cage
Winch Bumper
Steering Guard
Rock Sliders
Snorkel

All pretty heavy items to add on!

It does show all those little mods do improve MPG quite considerably, I expect without all the heavy off road mods it would push 30 - 32 mpg easy.

Whats everyon elese getting?

Josh.
 
Last edited:
I'm making up for my landy by having a new Golf.... On a trip from Lancashire to Devon I managed to average 81.7mpg over 600 miles (2013 latest generation 1600 blue motion diesel) !!
 
Josh I remember your 90 from when I picked up your old steering wheel and it is carrying a few high taste extras and I know you like to rev it so the mechanicals must be in good health.
Currently getting 31 mpg according to Fuelly.com on my 300 TDI 110 CSW so well pleased too.
David
 
GINGE said:
wow, I'm impressed.

Me and the wife are looking at a golf GTD. If the can provide similar fuelling i may be convinced. :lol:
Click to expand...

The GTD will be the 2.0L engine. It'll be good for 70mpg if you are very economical, select ECO mode, use the cruise control and stick to 60mph! Sounds silly but on a long run with the stereo going and on cruise control it makes a big difference. If you are buying new the blue motion is now included. I absolutely hate the electronic hand brake and the STUPID radar which is like a psychotic driving instructor in the passenger seat. I use the defender all the time unless I am on a long journey!
 
I'm getting around the 30-33 mark in mine or anything between 20-27 when driving it harder or when towing.

110dcpu. winch, roof-rack, xmoor hood, snorkel, full set of guards underneath. Weighs a little over 2.3tonne
All the EGR, de-cat, centerbox stuff with VNT, intercooler and re-map. 175K on the clock
Have 33x12.5 muds too but the Disco box is the main reason for being so good I think as it's raising the gearing by about 15% and I do a fair bit of motorway and A-road driving around 50-70mph
 
Last edited:
hogie said:
Josh I remember your 90 from when I picked up your old steering wheel and it is carrying a few high taste extras and I know you like to rev it so the mechanicals must be in good health.
Currently getting 31 mpg according to Fuelly.com on my 300 TDI 110 CSW so well pleased too.
David
Click to expand...
.
.
31 is very good

What weight ?

What miles on the clock?

Gra
 
i cant work mine out in mpg but i drive between 250 - 280 miles a week motorway & running round & i can do that on half a tank which costs me between £50 & £55 to fill
ive got a 200 tdi engine

im pretty happy with it tbh !
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

bankz5152
Defender 90 Anyone help with a rough valuation?
Replies
2
Views
1K
Nigel-S
Nigel-S
bankz5152
Bankz's Defender TD5 90
8 9 10
Replies
185
Views
31K
bankz5152
bankz5152
MaxyMan
For sale or swap towards td5 90???
Replies
9
Views
2K
MaxyMan
MaxyMan
A
Landrover Newbie Hertfordshire (Defender 90 TD5)
Replies
2
Views
2K
AlexTGates
A
Jongould
1991 200TDi Defender
Replies
2
Views
2K
simba
S
Back
Top