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Anyone got a C4 VTR+ and does long journeys?
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jamie_s   
Tue Sep 28 2010, 04:29pm
I can't wait to get my c4 now. Ha.

What's the mpg like on a petrol engined vtr? Looking at the price of the diesel's I'm going to struggle to get one with low-ish mileage on it.. They all have about 80k miles on in my price range, so I'm probably going to have my hand forced to buy a petrol.

Cheers

J
Biohead   
Fri Oct 01 2010, 01:40pm

Member No: #6049
Joined: Nov 05 2008
Location: Bracknell
 I managed about 30mpg in the 1.6 petrol and that was local driving. I guess motorway driving you'd be looking at about 40 when sensible.

The 1.6HDi though can realistically be looking at 60mpg... so is it worth the initial extra cost to get nearly double to a tank?
wozza   
Fri Oct 01 2010, 01:45pm

Member No: #2
Joined: Aug 12 2006
Location: Manchester
 If you can afford it the 2.0 petrols get similar MPG to the 1.6.
BigJohnD   
Fri Oct 01 2010, 02:38pm

Member No: #82
Joined: Jan 22 2007
Location: Hoylake
Biohead wrote ...

The 1.6HDi though can realistically be looking at 60mpg... so is it worth the initial extra cost to get nearly double to a tank?

The initial cost difference soon disappears when the car is bought used, though diesel service intervals are more frequent but about the same price.

For someone doing long distances/higher annual mileages (>15,000 mi/year) the lower fuel consumption soon outweighs the other costs.

And if the long distance driving includes mainland Europe, then the lower cost of diesel fuel over there makes the 1.6HDi a complete winner.
C4JJK   
Mon Oct 04 2010, 01:09am
Member No: #5355
Joined: Sep 12 2008
Location: Manchester
 I went from a C2 VTS petrol to a C4 VTR+. Its definitely much quieter and much smoother on the motorway. As everyone says the 110HDi is the one to get
barrie   
Mon Oct 04 2010, 11:06am
I did 350 miles round trip with only one stop half way and another half way back for some food etc.

My C4 VTR+ HDI EGS did just over 50 mpg but I wont say how long or short time I took !!!!!!!!!!!!

But I did set off at 5 30 am

Barrie
jamie_s   
Tue Oct 05 2010, 10:39am
Yeah, I am lucky that I can also look around the leeds area for a car as well as my gf lives there, I will defo try and get a Diesel.

I have test driven a couple c4's now and I understand what you all meant by a superior build quality and more comfortable ride.

Can't wait to get one.
C4CoupeVTI   
Sun Oct 10 2010, 09:20am
long journeys are never a problem in the C4 - resently did a solid 2000km drive and never got tired, only stoped for fuel and the loo - never longer than 15 min. Espesialy in SA's harse conditions this car realy surprises
PPP7   
Sun Oct 10 2010, 10:27am
Member No: #135
Joined: Feb 25 2007
Location: South Midlands
C4CoupeVTI wrote ...
only stoped for fuel and the loo

Indeed the only downside of the C4 for long journeys is there is no onboard toilet.
The longest journey I have done is 4.5 hours, and was glad to see the loo after that.
BigJohnD   
Sun Oct 10 2010, 11:06am

Member No: #82
Joined: Jan 22 2007
Location: Hoylake
Hamilton wrote ...

Indeed the only downside of the C4 for long journeys is there is no onboard toilet.

Ah! You need The Glove Box Loo - - Click Here -
"Pack of 3. ONLY £8.99 incl 1st Class UK Delivery."
Magistrate   
Sun Oct 10 2010, 03:40pm
Member No: #1731
Joined: Dec 15 2007
Location: Walsall West Midlands
BigJohnD wrote ...

Hamilton wrote ...

Indeed the only downside of the C4 for long journeys is there is no onboard toilet.

Ah! You need The Glove Box Loo - - Click Here -
"Pack of 3. ONLY £8.99 incl 1st Class UK Delivery."

At the risk of making this thread lavatorial, empty coke bottles have a much bigger capacity and are much cheaper. Not to be used at 70mph on the motorway.:)
MiniPaulo   
Sun Oct 10 2010, 03:52pm
Member No: #13367
Joined: Apr 18 2010
Location: Swindon
Magistrate wrote ...

BigJohnD wrote ...

Hamilton wrote ...

Indeed the only downside of the C4 for long journeys is there is no onboard toilet.

Ah! You need The Glove Box Loo - - Click Here -
"Pack of 3. ONLY £8.99 incl 1st Class UK Delivery."

At the risk of making this thread lavatorial, empty coke bottles have a much bigger capacity and are much cheaper. Not to be used at 70mph on the motorway.:)

Dunno about the other fellas here, but my aim may be good... but not THAT good!
Rich_Eason   
Mon Oct 11 2010, 01:58am

Member No: #90
Joined: Jan 29 2007
Location: Bristol
MiniPaulo wrote ...

Magistrate wrote ...

BigJohnD wrote ...

Hamilton wrote ...

Indeed the only downside of the C4 for long journeys is there is no onboard toilet.

Ah! You need The Glove Box Loo - - Click Here -
"Pack of 3. ONLY £8.99 incl 1st Class UK Delivery."

At the risk of making this thread lavatorial, empty coke bottles have a much bigger capacity and are much cheaper. Not to be used at 70mph on the motorway.:)

Dunno about the other fellas here, but my aim may be good... but not THAT good!
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