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Deanliv · Aug 5th, 2007, 01:07 PM

I picked my MCS up last Thursday. I do some 600 miles a week so jumping from a Golf GT TDI into the MCS i was expecing a hike in fuel usage. However I am shocked! When i collected the car I saw an advertisment boasting the diesel could do 550 miles to a tank!!!
My first tank lasted 460 Miles combining motorway and some heavy right foot fun hahaha!, and now my second tank half way through ive covered 250 miles with 260 on the computer to go. All my driving it motorway using cruise control sat at 70! I use to own an 03 MCS before i wrote it off by leaving the motorway ang saying hello to a lamppost!! I never use to get the same economy as i do with the new turbocharged version. If i achieve 500 miles to a tank out of the new MCs that will be astonashing for such a high powered little car. Im chuffed!

-Vampyre- · Aug 5th, 2007, 07:11 PM

Well I am not sure the actual conversion rate. I get 480 US miles to a tank when I drive highway for work. On an average tank with both city and hwy I get about 380. I have an S.

adam_Randell · Aug 5th, 2007, 07:17 PM

I get about 340 miles in my R56 MC (with 18" wheels on). but with the standard 15"s i got about 380/390. My mums MCS gets about 450.

ru81 · Aug 5th, 2007, 07:24 PM

I get about 450 miles to a tank in my March'07 MCS.

Nath316 · Aug 5th, 2007, 07:40 PM

all depends on the right foot

like you i use cruise control on motorway at the moment about 75 and i have no probs

old moto

heavy right foot, heavy fuel useage

caesar · Aug 5th, 2007, 08:03 PM

Got my MCS 05/07/07 and it's done 1164 miles to date. The computer is showing 38.9 mpg from the time I got it.

It's been used for urban, rural and motorways with the occasional 100 mph for 5-10 minutes using Shell V-power and Tesco 99.

I am very pleased with these results compared to my previous Honda Type-R, which use to average 26.0 mpg!

AMT · Aug 6th, 2007, 07:16 AM

From reading other threads, it seems the R56 MC gets around the same mpg as the R56 MCS

all the more reason to buy one

Arnbut · Aug 6th, 2007, 04:55 PM

My '07 S MT got over 500 miles to a tank (driven conservatively).
My '07 S AT gets about 420.

LeakyTurnip · Aug 6th, 2007, 05:58 PM

Lets not forget the the MCS has a 50 LTR fuel tank, all the other models have at 40 LTR fuel tank!

caesar · Aug 6th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Good point, but the easy way to check MPG is using the computer. Mileage per tank is misleading for the reason stated above.

You would get a higher MPG on the MCS by not turning on the Sports mode as it's more right foot sensitive. I did not use the Sports mode for the 1st 400 miles and was getting 41 MPG !

Overboost-Rich · Aug 6th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Reading this is like music to my ears because i am lucky if I get more than 300 miles to a tank in my current SEAT Leon Cupra R and that has a 55 litre tank! More reasons to look forward to my new MCS, roll on the 1st September!

DerekH · Aug 7th, 2007, 03:08 PM

I would say 31 to 35 miles per gallon or if my wife has it, 34 to 38 miles per gallon, very good i would say

jlove · Aug 7th, 2007, 10:36 PM

My MCS has averaged 37.47 over the 5600 miles since new, mainly on Tesco 99. I can regularly get around 400 from a tank, with a best of 414 (it took 50.01 litres, though!). I don't do town driving. It is noticeably less if I've given it some 'spirited' driving in Sport mode, though...

CC07ERS · Aug 11th, 2007, 05:32 AM

Ive never had more than 330miles out of a tank.

zyo · Aug 11th, 2007, 07:56 AM

It is obvious that you are driving it correctly then

Wooly · Aug 11th, 2007, 12:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ru81 (original)

I get about 450 miles to a tank in my March'07 MCS.

Jesus!!! how the heck did you manage that, best ive ever managed is 350 and thats nearly running the tank dry. !

im getting 34.1 and averaging 300/340 per tankful. I never let the trip computer go below 5 miles though.

i always use tesco 99, and rarely use the sport button, although the air con is nearly always on.

zyo · Aug 11th, 2007, 03:08 PM

My MO enerally averages 31/32 so if my soon to arrive MCS equals that or betters it I will be happy

picard · Aug 26th, 2007, 12:20 AM

done 3k miles get about 350 but fill up earlier present tank in danger of dipping into 20s now on 30.2mpg best slow down a bit i think !!

Frank8 · Aug 26th, 2007, 01:39 AM

about 300

Simz · Aug 26th, 2007, 03:45 AM

i'm just approaching 3000 miles on the odometer, averaging 39mpg with a mixture of town and motorway driving - about 60/40 and I always thumb the sport button and cannot resist giving her the beans when the opportunity arises

I still cover about 400 per tank so I'm well pleased

Aug 5th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#1
Deanliv MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: urmston Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 94 Offline	How many miles on a full tank of fuel?? I picked my MCS up last Thursday. I do some 600 miles a week so jumping from a Golf GT TDI into the MCS i was expecing a hike in fuel usage. However I am shocked! When i collected the car I saw an advertisment boasting the diesel could do 550 miles to a tank!!! My first tank lasted 460 Miles combining motorway and some heavy right foot fun hahaha!, and now my second tank half way through ive covered 250 miles with 260 on the computer to go. All my driving it motorway using cruise control sat at 70! I use to own an 03 MCS before i wrote it off by leaving the motorway ang saying hello to a lamppost!! I never use to get the same economy as i do with the new turbocharged version. If i achieve 500 miles to a tank out of the new MCs that will be astonashing for such a high powered little car. Im chuffed!

Aug 5th, 2007, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nath316 I'm avin 'oops Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rugby Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 1,017 Offline	all depends on the right foot like you i use cruise control on motorway at the moment about 75 and i have no probs old moto heavy right foot, heavy fuel useage More Air + More Fuel = More Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aug 6th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Arnbut Manic Hill-Dweller Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canton, Georgia Local Time: 11:15 AM Posts: 205 Offline	My '07 S MT got over 500 miles to a tank (driven conservatively). My '07 S AT gets about 420. Safety fast, Bill

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picard MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 393 Offline	done 3k miles get about 350 but fill up earlier present tank in danger of dipping into 20s now on 30.2mpg best slow down a bit i think !! MINI Photos
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Aug 5th, 2007, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
-Vampyre- MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Local Time: 11:15 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Well I am not sure the actual conversion rate. I get 480 US miles to a tank when I drive highway for work. On an average tank with both city and hwy I get about 380. I have an S.

Aug 5th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 1,229 Offline	I get about 340 miles in my R56 MC (with 18" wheels on). but with the standard 15"s i got about 380/390. My mums MCS gets about 450.

Aug 5th, 2007, 07:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ru81 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 271 Offline	I get about 450 miles to a tank in my March'07 MCS.

Aug 5th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 814 Offline	Got my MCS 05/07/07 and it's done 1164 miles to date. The computer is showing 38.9 mpg from the time I got it. It's been used for urban, rural and motorways with the occasional 100 mph for 5-10 minutes using Shell V-power and Tesco 99. I am very pleased with these results compared to my previous Honda Type-R, which use to average 26.0 mpg!

Aug 6th, 2007, 07:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
AMT MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 462 Offline	From reading other threads, it seems the R56 MC gets around the same mpg as the R56 MCS all the more reason to buy one

Aug 6th, 2007, 05:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
LeakyTurnip Mull Fember Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 116 Offline	Lets not forget the the MCS has a 50 LTR fuel tank, all the other models have at 40 LTR fuel tank!

Aug 6th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 814 Offline	Good point, but the easy way to check MPG is using the computer. Mileage per tank is misleading for the reason stated above. You would get a higher MPG on the MCS by not turning on the Sports mode as it's more right foot sensitive. I did not use the Sports mode for the 1st 400 miles and was getting 41 MPG !

Aug 6th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Overboost-Rich Proud R56 MCS Owner! Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Reading this is like music to my ears because i am lucky if I get more than 300 miles to a tank in my current SEAT Leon Cupra R and that has a 55 litre tank! More reasons to look forward to my new MCS, roll on the 1st September!

Aug 7th, 2007, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 827 Offline	I would say 31 to 35 miles per gallon or if my wife has it, 34 to 38 miles per gallon, very good i would say

Aug 7th, 2007, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
jlove 3 JWL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salisbury Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 60 Offline	My MCS has averaged 37.47 over the 5600 miles since new, mainly on Tesco 99. I can regularly get around 400 from a tank, with a best of 414 (it took 50.01 litres, though!). I don't do town driving. It is noticeably less if I've given it some 'spirited' driving in Sport mode, though...

Aug 11th, 2007, 05:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 2,763 Online	Ive never had more than 330miles out of a tank.

Aug 11th, 2007, 07:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 1,434 Offline	It is obvious that you are driving it correctly then

Aug 11th, 2007, 12:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ru81 (original) I get about 450 miles to a tank in my March'07 MCS. Jesus!!! how the heck did you manage that, best ive ever managed is 350 and thats nearly running the tank dry. ! im getting 34.1 and averaging 300/340 per tankful. I never let the trip computer go below 5 miles though. i always use tesco 99, and rarely use the sport button, although the air con is nearly always on.

Aug 11th, 2007, 03:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 1,434 Offline	My MO enerally averages 31/32 so if my soon to arrive MCS equals that or betters it I will be happy

Aug 26th, 2007, 01:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
Frank8 MINImyMiNi Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 4 Offline	about 300

Aug 26th, 2007, 03:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
Simz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pinner, middlesex Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 54 Offline	i'm just approaching 3000 miles on the odometer, averaging 39mpg with a mixture of town and motorway driving - about 60/40 and I always thumb the sport button and cannot resist giving her the beans when the opportunity arises I still cover about 400 per tank so I'm well pleased

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