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Puddy



Member Since: 22 Oct 2013
Location: Tinbeerwah
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Australia 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Fuji White
Fuel Economy Td4

Just took delivery of my new (demo) FL2 SE TD4 auto and drove it home from Melbourne to Qld (got an awesome deal in Melbourne compared with what I could get in Qld which made the trip worthwhile). Love the car so far.

On the trip home I used 138.1 litres of fuel over 1725 km which works out at 8 L/100km (trip computer indicated 7.7). This was basically straight cruising at around 100 kph using cruise control (using GPS to adjust for speedo error), so I found the consumption a little disappointing given the manufacturer's quoted figure for "extra-urban" of 5.7 L/100km. A Qld dealer had also told me that most clients had reported about 6 L/100km for highway driving, so I'm wondering whether this is something I should get checked out. Can others advise what your experience is with this model?

Post #206861 12th Nov 2013 11:59 am
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rchrdleigh



Member Since: 18 Aug 2007
Location: Somewhere in the East of England
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England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Baltic Blue

With a diesel engine you won't start getting optimum fuel economy until you've done about 10000 miles.
Official figures are always going to be better than the average driver can achieve as they tend to be done in controlled conditions rather than real world.

Post #206865 12th Nov 2013 12:16 pm
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Nairbr



Member Since: 13 Feb 2012
Location: Perth
Posts: 102

Australia 2012 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Orkney Grey

I'm getting 7.2 city driving with a manual with 18,000 on the clock Very Happy

Post #207090 14th Nov 2013 1:57 am
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Puddy



Member Since: 22 Oct 2013
Location: Tinbeerwah
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Australia 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Fuji White

Dealer tells me that you don't get optimum fuel economy until they've done at least 10,000 km.
Might be a moot point now - my wife just had her first trip in the FL2 and reckons I'm not getting it back!

Post #207099 14th Nov 2013 7:59 am
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choccymonster



Member Since: 27 Sep 2013
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

Also, fuel consumption will always be slightly poorer when using cruise control.

Post #207101 14th Nov 2013 8:37 am
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weiry



Member Since: 26 Sep 2012
Location: wollongong
Posts: 5

Australia 2008 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

and im getting 7.6 city and outskirts of the city where i live ---80,000 klms laught more folks !

Post #209448 1st Dec 2013 9:29 am
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andycwb



Member Since: 08 Oct 2013
Location: United Kingdom
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Ipanema Sand

7.8 l/100km for me on the last tank, mixed driving.

That's 30.1 mpg in old money.

I can get that up to 41, which is about the claimed 5.7l/100km, sitting at about 95km/h with cruise control, if I reset the computer with a warm emgine. But, quite frankly, life's to short to drive that slowly everywhere. It is possible to beat the economy on cruise with careful driving, but only if you are concentrating more on your MPG that safe driving.

Andy 2011 MY SD4 HSE + planning some interesting stuff
Previously: 2004 Discovery Td5 ES Premium + lots of stuff
Previously: P38A Range Rover 4.0 SE
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Post #209451 1st Dec 2013 10:34 am
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Steve D



Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
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United Kingdom 

Just this weekend did a 320 mile round trip, mostly at motorway speeds with 3 passengers and got my best ever consumption - 34.7 mpg. Normally only used on short local trips where it does less than 25 mpg. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #209461 1st Dec 2013 2:22 pm
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gilfishman



Member Since: 06 Aug 2008
Location: Church Village
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Wales 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

I've had 4 freelander now,and the mpg seems to get better around 18/20 k miles,......just about the time I've sold them. Big Cry Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

Post #209472 1st Dec 2013 3:54 pm
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DrRpb



Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
Location: Petersfield
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

37.1 after 9000miles. Manual td4.
Happy with that Thumbs Up * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975 Smile

Post #209510 1st Dec 2013 7:50 pm
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j77



Member Since: 26 Nov 2008
Location: Fife
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Scotland 

My one averages about 34mpg, could be better, but not disappointed either. Didn't buy it for its class leading fuel economy. Thumbs Up 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Post #211869 23rd Dec 2013 12:20 pm
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rchrdleigh



Member Since: 18 Aug 2007
Location: Somewhere in the East of England
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England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Baltic Blue

36000 miles and currently averaging around 38.7 more on a long run.

Post #211910 23rd Dec 2013 6:07 pm
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OSHANDA



Member Since: 05 Aug 2007
Location: Canberra
Posts: 37

Australia 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Baltic Blue

The only time I use less than 7l per 100km is when I'm carrying no passengers and I'm cruising on the highway and can use 6th gear.

Usually when I'm on the highway I have the family and a load of luggage. Then it usually sits around the mid 7's. Reflect on the past and plan for the future. But, above all - LIVE FOR THE MOMENT!!!

Post #215458 1st Feb 2014 10:50 am
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fredastaire



Member Since: 03 Dec 2012
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

We have a 2010 GS Auto and live just north of Derby where it is mildly hilly. The fuel consumption is dramatically different depending upon where we drive. On local hilly runs of say 10 miles it will give 31mpg, go a bit further north and use the motorway it will give 34.5, going south where its flatter on one run I can get 39mpg. Towing the caravan going north say 26mpg, going south down and into Cornwall those Devon and Cornwall long hills kill the MPG down to 23.
.
Still very happy though.
.
Kind regards from Fred
. 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva

Post #215463 1st Feb 2014 11:33 am
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Donnus



Member Since: 23 Jul 2012
Location: Modena
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Italy 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e S Manual Santorini Black

80 000 Km on the ODO

38 Mpg quite easily.. (also from cold starts each day)

driving normally, no particular acceleration or severe braking

BUT: I live in a flat part of Italy, and don't live in a densely populated area (mainly extra-urban)

Very Happy

the most i got is 40 MPG ... but it was quite a pain driving like that !

on the highway at 100Km/hr - 39 Mpg
at 130 Km/hr - 34 Mpg

this is with winter tyres, which are slightly worse for fuel consumption.

Post #215469 1st Feb 2014 12:37 pm
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