Amazing fuel efficiency from my Swift - Team-BHP

abhaybakshi · 17th February 2007, 19:11

I am amazed to see that my new Swift (3200 KM) is giving me average of 18.6 kmpl on highway with AC on (II speed) and at an average speed of 80-100 on 5th gear most of the time

Recently I had two long drives to Sangli and Mumbai (from Pune) with five adults and baggage...

I used HP's power petrol which was filled early in the morning (I heard that it's good to fill up your tank early in the morning)

Guys, aren't these great figures cosidering 1300 cc engine pulling 980 KG+ load ?

I am loving this beauty day by day....

theMAG · 17th February 2007, 23:39

Great. Maybe you should forward your experience to Maruti and they might publish it in their magazine - like they did akroy's BLR-Kol drive.
Should this thread be under the "What is your actual mileage" thread ?

goldsun · 18th February 2007, 05:38

That is really amazing FE figures. Is this the stock maruti swift or have you added any filters / additives, etc?

sreenivass · 18th February 2007, 07:39

That does not surprise me, none the less it is a good FE achievement. I have heard of 100 BHP machines weighing ~1.2 tonnes going up to 16 KMPL. Your speeds are reasonable, so I am not surprised.

babhishek · 18th February 2007, 08:51

Abhay,

Thats pretty standard.
Its similar to what my swift gave me..
I figure if you go non-stop; no major braking and stopping at a decent speed (I hit 135 with 4 passengers and luggage in the hatch) with empty stretch of roads which offer you a cruise experience for 15 to 20 minutes without needing to hit the brakes, the Swift is quite good with the mileage figures.
AB.

abhaybakshi · 18th February 2007, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldsun

That is really amazing FE figures. Is this the stock maruti swift or have you added any filters / additives, etc?

No filters or additives as I dont believe in it...

mithun · 19th February 2007, 06:21

After all, Swift is a nicely engineered gem from the MUL stable.

And was there any loss of engine refinement during the long drives ?

mobike008 · 19th February 2007, 15:55

In stock condition, it is an impressive mileage. Btw, what are you clocking inside the city?

amu1983 · 19th February 2007, 23:57

How did you come up with an exact figure of 18.6, by the way? Hope, you have calculated the fuel consumption from tankful to tankful, and not tankful to tank-empty. Impressive mileage, nonetheless. Congrats!

abhaybakshi · 7th March 2007, 10:59

yes, it was tankful to tankful

santhoshx · 7th March 2007, 11:37

Thats a great mileage dude. But what is logic in filling early morning

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhaybakshi

I used HP's power petrol which was filled early in the morning (I heard that it's good to fill up your tank early in the morning)

IMP · 7th March 2007, 12:08

The fuel dispenser measures the fuel by measuring the volume of the fuel, as the ambient temperature in the morning is lower than it is during the day, the density of the fuel will be higher in the morning (since it has cooled down through the night) than it is during the day, so you get more fuel when you fill up in the morning.
IMO this will cause a very marginal change in the amount of petrol getting dispensed.

esteem_lover · 7th March 2007, 12:25

Thats a pretty decent mileage. My M-1000 used to give me in excess of 17 KMpl on highways.

Quote:

Originally Posted by santhoshx

Thats a great mileage dude. But what is logic in filling early morning

i think there is a thread about that. please search the forum.

benbsb29 · 7th March 2007, 13:34

Well, my Ikon Flair returned me 18.8 kmpl on my return trip from Palakkad to Bangalore, with minimal use of A/C (around 30%). Maintained speeds not more than 110 kmph, and a constant pace wherever possible.

manjubp · 7th March 2007, 15:09

My Swift is consistently giving 14.5kmpl in Bangalore city, from very first fill (60%AC). As of today I have clocked 3850 KMs, surprisingly I have not seen increase in mileage after 3000 kms, however engine, suspension and gear changes have become smoother.

On highway (BLR-Mysore) I got around 21kmpl and (BLR-Tumkur) got around 20kmpl(100% AC).

17th February 2007, 19:11	#1 (permalink)
abhaybakshi BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 61	Amazing fuel efficiency from my Swift I am amazed to see that my new Swift (3200 KM) is giving me average of 18.6 kmpl on highway with AC on (II speed) and at an average speed of 80-100 on 5th gear most of the time Recently I had two long drives to Sangli and Mumbai (from Pune) with five adults and baggage... I used HP's power petrol which was filled early in the morning (I heard that it's good to fill up your tank early in the morning) Guys, aren't these great figures cosidering 1300 cc engine pulling 980 KG+ load ? I am loving this beauty day by day.... __________________ - Abhay ======= You truly love your car if ... You visit her frequently just to check if she is sweating in the sun I do...

17th February 2007, 23:39	#2 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,740 View My Garage	Great. Maybe you should forward your experience to Maruti and they might publish it in their magazine - like they did akroy's BLR-Kol drive. Should this thread be under the "What is your actual mileage" thread ? __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

18th February 2007, 05:38	#3 (permalink)
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 157	That is really amazing FE figures. Is this the stock maruti swift or have you added any filters / additives, etc? __________________ Have a pleasant and safe driving

19th February 2007, 06:21	#7 (permalink)
mithun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	After all, Swift is a nicely engineered gem from the MUL stable. And was there any loss of engine refinement during the long drives ? __________________ Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams dry, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.

19th February 2007, 15:55	#8 (permalink)
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,945 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	In stock condition, it is an impressive mileage. Btw, what are you clocking inside the city? __________________ [b][i]The nail that sticks out gets hammered !!! Last edited by mobike008 : 19th February 2007 at 15:59. Reason: wrong quote

18th February 2007, 07:39	#4 (permalink)
sreenivass BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 745 View My Garage	That does not surprise me, none the less it is a good FE achievement. I have heard of 100 BHP machines weighing ~1.2 tonnes going up to 16 KMPL. Your speeds are reasonable, so I am not surprised.

18th February 2007, 08:51	#5 (permalink)
babhishek BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KOLKATA Posts: 168 View My Garage	Abhay, Thats pretty standard. Its similar to what my swift gave me.. I figure if you go non-stop; no major braking and stopping at a decent speed (I hit 135 with 4 passengers and luggage in the hatch) with empty stretch of roads which offer you a cruise experience for 15 to 20 minutes without needing to hit the brakes, the Swift is quite good with the mileage figures. AB.

19th February 2007, 23:57	#9 (permalink)
amu1983 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 139	How did you come up with an exact figure of 18.6, by the way? Hope, you have calculated the fuel consumption from tankful to tankful, and not tankful to tank-empty. Impressive mileage, nonetheless. Congrats!

7th March 2007, 10:59	#10 (permalink)
abhaybakshi BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 61	yes, it was tankful to tankful __________________ - Abhay ======= You truly love your car if ... You visit her frequently just to check if she is sweating in the sun I do...

7th March 2007, 12:08	#12 (permalink)
IMP BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100	The fuel dispenser measures the fuel by measuring the volume of the fuel, as the ambient temperature in the morning is lower than it is during the day, the density of the fuel will be higher in the morning (since it has cooled down through the night) than it is during the day, so you get more fuel when you fill up in the morning. IMO this will cause a very marginal change in the amount of petrol getting dispensed.

7th March 2007, 13:34	#14 (permalink)
benbsb29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bans-galore Posts: 2,379 View My Garage	Well, my Ikon Flair returned me 18.8 kmpl on my return trip from Palakkad to Bangalore, with minimal use of A/C (around 30%). Maintained speeds not more than 110 kmph, and a constant pace wherever possible. __________________ "You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you." - Eric Hoffer

7th March 2007, 15:09	#15 (permalink)
manjubp BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 130	My Swift is consistently giving 14.5kmpl in Bangalore city, from very first fill (60%AC). As of today I have clocked 3850 KMs, surprisingly I have not seen increase in mileage after 3000 kms, however engine, suspension and gear changes have become smoother. On highway (BLR-Mysore) I got around 21kmpl and (BLR-Tumkur) got around 20kmpl(100% AC).

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