Peugeot 307 1.6 rapier petrol fuel economy

[thetruck]

Hi all,

I changed from a 1.2 punto to a 1.6 307 a while ago and obviously didn't expect the engine to be as frugal. However, for every 30 litres of fuel I put in, I only get about 160 miles, which is a fuel economy of about 26mg CORRECTION 24.2!!!! Official is about 39!

Can anyone tell me if this the usual story or if it just me. If so what can I do to fix this because it is eating my pocket!!!!

BTW i'm not a boy racer type, I drive in 4th or 5th at 30 and leave it in gear when decelerating.

Thanks everyone.

[wil7985]

Seems abit low to me, my 2.0 petrol does at min 32 mpg.

[RHODS11]

I get 35 mpg from my 1.6 auto GLX. Thats with a lot of town driving. I think thats ok

[suggy whaa]

hi there, i get about 34-35 driving approx 7 miles each way to work and nearer to 40 mpg on a longer motor way journey. i have a 1.6 rapier without any mods to the engine.

[suggy whaa]

also driving at 30 while in 5th gear wont help your fuel figures. i never use 5th below 50 mph

[songnice]

The average speed is 16mph for I am driving it almost in town. What can I do to improve it? If I continulusly get such a low mpg, I should think of selling it.
Mine is 2003 307 SW HDI with 63,000 miles. Please help me.

[bettyswollocks]

Simple stuff like checking your tyre pressure (when was the last time you done it?)and changing your airfilter will help.