Dear All,

Did a TD of Ford Figo Titanium - Diesel, mann i loved the turbo kick like anything. Drove on pot holes, steep roads, ring roads, traffic(B2B, morning 9.30AM what you expect?) let me tell you its a breeze. Even tried hard braking, pushing more than speed limits in various gears. Its true that the drive dynamics, engine response of Figo is unmatching with any other car in the same hatch segment.

But my concern is on mileage. SP quotes that the average mileage is 17 KMPL in city conditions, but what i heard from T-BHPians is little different. Here none has got an average mileage 17KMPL in city. It was ranging from 11-14 KMPL.

If some of Figo Diesel owners throw light on their average KMPLs, it would be highly appreciated.

thanks one and all

[scorpio07]

Originally Posted by gemithomas

scorpio those are terrible figures.

I had posted a lot on the low mileage on Figo Facebook page. Last week i got a call from ford and they asked me to get a mileage check done at the a.s.s. I was unable to go since it was a busy time for me and i was travelling over the week end. I am thinking of getting it done when ever i am free. I'll have to fill my tank and go with them for a 100km drive with their drivers and then refill and see mileage.So i need to keep aside some time.

Hey gemi, i donno why mileage dipped this bad it was climbing toward 14kmpl and suddenly this. DTE on full tank showed 611 thats is 15kmpl, i need to check again.

Originally Posted by Adrenalin

Dear All,

Did a TD of Ford Figo Titanium - Diesel, mann i loved the turbo kick like anything. Drove on pot holes, steep roads, ring roads, traffic(B2B, morning 9.30AM what you expect?) let me tell you its a breeze. Even tried hard braking, pushing more than speed limits in various gears. Its true that the drive dynamics, engine response of Figo is unmatching with any other car in the same hatch segment.

But my concern is on mileage. SP quotes that the average mileage is 17 KMPL in city conditions, but what i heard from T-BHPians is little different. Here none has got an average mileage 17KMPL in city. It was ranging from 11-14 KMPL.

If some of Figo Diesel owners throw light on their average KMPLs, it would be highly appreciated.

thanks one and all

Hi Adrenalin, Mileage has not been consistent so far, city drivng the maxi i got was 13kmpl with AC on and in highways it was about 18kmpl .The recent

Originally Posted by saurabhnanda

Have been hearing about the underbody scraping problem with the Figo a lot. So, what part of the underbody actually gets scraped? Is it bad for the car or is the car built to handle such issue?

Underbody scrapping is an issue, however it does not create any issues for the car and i guess its build such that none of the parts get damaged

[scorpio07]

Originally Posted by Adrenalin

Thats haunting. 11+ is what my ikon(petrol) gives in Bangalore city traffic. I was thinking to go for diesel vehicles, considering price hike in petrol and lower mileages. This makes me rethink to go for Figo TDCi(whcih i am planning to go for).

Would you please throw more light as to in what condition you got such a low FE? Did you drive in lower gears? conjusted traffic ?

Whats your average FE as you have run 4308 kms? Whats the ratio of city:highway drives?

Low FE i guess is attributed to heavy traffic and idling in congestions for a long time and i run AC all the time. You cannot move past 2nd gear and may have to drive in 1st gear.

[trrk]

Hi,

Originally Posted by scorpio07

Glow plug indicator exists, its below digital ODO display. I think the cold temperature did the trick.

A little too late, but:

How cold was it? I have not seen that glowing so far!

[gaurav_chopra04]

13k to repair a running board. I wonder how the surveyor passed that kinda cost for running board repair. My cousin once got the running board of his lancer repaired at a local paint shop known to us. The damaged running board was cut and a new part was a welded and put together. they charged us 2.2k for the complete job including the paint.

I am not complaining though, will VW charge any less.

Originally Posted by gemithomas

I had posted a lot on the low mileage on Figo Facebook page. Last week i got a call from ford and they asked me to get a mileage check done at the a.s.s. I was unable to go since it was a busy time for me and i was travelling over the week end. I am thinking of getting it done when ever i am free. I'll have to fill my tank and go with them for a 100km drive with their drivers and then refill and see mileage.So i need to keep aside some time.

Thats nice, try to take a route that includes both congested and free roads. Anyways, its nice on Fords part to take such an initiative and it was nicer for you to have posted a lot on facebook...lols..

[scorpio07]

hey all,
been quite for a while now. My last three FE figures was really bad, i got 11.7, 10.5 and 10.9kmpl, hence took the car to the service station. They cleaned the airfilter and suggested that i take a mileage test with the Ford Service unit at Velachery. So i booked on appointment for 31st July and went there around 9 am.
Around 9.50 am we left the ford centre, topped up the diesel until the neck at the BP station at the end of the road.

Total distance covered was 57 kms and the route was from Velachery towards 100 feet road, koyambedu, aminjikarai, shanthi colony, kilpauk, purasaiwakam, vepery, central, poonamallee high road, Aminjkarai, MMDA, 100 feet road, ashok pillar, West Mambalam, Tnagar, Saidapet,- velachery.

FE was 12.9 kmpl and the total timetaken was 3 hrs of engine running under heavy traffic conditions that included some long idle times as well.

manager of service centre suggested that for city under traffic conditions under heavy congestions 12-14 is the norm.

Any thoughts on this people.

[trrk]

Hi,

Originally Posted by scorpio07

FE was 12.9 kmpl and the total timetaken was 3 hrs of engine running under heavy traffic conditions that included some long idle times as well.

manager of service centre suggested that for city under traffic conditions under heavy congestions 12-14 is the norm.

Any thoughts on this people.

There was a review of the Figo diesel in one of the Malayalam TV channels yesterday.

The Kairali Ford Trivandrum executive while giving the details mentioned 12 to 13 for city and 18 for highway conditions.

[aks_karthik]

One of my friend has Black Tcdi Titanium.
He used to travel between DLF, Porur and Tambaram.
He regulary gets 14.5+ Kmpl with 100% AC.
But definitely it's all depends on the traffic condition.
12+ kmpl is ok for the huge traffic while you undergone the test.

[RGK]

Originally Posted by scorpio07

hey all,
been quite for a while now. My last three FE figures was really bad, i got 11.7, 10.5 and 10.9kmpl, hence took the car to the service station. They cleaned the airfilter and suggested that i take a mileage test with the Ford Service unit at Velachery. So i booked on appointment for 31st July and went there around 9 am.
Around 9.50 am we left the ford centre, topped up the diesel until the neck at the BP station at the end of the road.

Total distance covered was 57 kms and the route was from Velachery towards 100 feet road, koyambedu, aminjikarai, shanthi colony, kilpauk, purasaiwakam, vepery, central, poonamallee high road, Aminjkarai, MMDA, 100 feet road, ashok pillar, West Mambalam, Tnagar, Saidapet,- velachery.

FE was 12.9 kmpl and the total timetaken was 3 hrs of engine running under heavy traffic conditions that included some long idle times as well.

manager of service centre suggested that for city under traffic conditions under heavy congestions 12-14 is the norm.

Any thoughts on this people.

This is a well known crowded stretch and also depends on driving. Still it is on the lower side. Is it with full AC on. I think you should have also tested in a highway and in the city.
I donot understand why the service manager is asking to adapt to this instead of finding the issue.

[gemithomas]

@scorpio07: The TDCi engine is quite capable. It can return F.E ranging from around 9km/l to around 30-35km/l depending on traffic, driving pattern, outside temperature, road conditions etc. etc. A dirty air filter/fuel filter could cause slight reduction in mileage probably thats one reason they cleaned the air filter before the test.

I really dont think there is an issue with your car/engine. Just to confirm i suggest you take her for a drive on any one of these real good highways. Accelerate slowly and pre plan braking situations by letting off the accelerator and letting the car reduce speed on its own as far as possible. Stay between 80-100. You should not be worried unless you get below around 18 (+ or - 1) bare minimum.

Do let us know what the outcome is.


OT: for those who are interested in knowing more about the TDI engine. check the FAQ's section here.
Fred's TDI Page. TDIClub.com. VW TDI Enthusiast Community

[scorpio07]

@Gemi i am planning to take a highway ride shortly. I took the mileage test to get some piece of mind.

[e-biz]

Originally Posted by scorpio07

@Gemi i am planning to take a highway ride shortly. I took the mileage test to get some piece of mind.

Usually, within Chennai city i get a mileage of around 13 or 14 based on traffic conditions (Full AC). Just did a Chennai - Coimbatore - Chennai roundtrip on my Figo, i wanted to check the mileage part and hence did not push it too much. Hovered around 80-100 and anticipated most of the breaking situations & braked accordingly and i got a mileage of 20 which i think is quite good. Mileage was calculated on a tank to tank method and DTE figures were almost in sync with this calculation. I can safey conclude - Figo is capable of good mileage based on driving conditions. But, personally i don't think the city numbers are great

[ownerofazkaban]

Originally Posted by Adrenalin

Dear All,

Did a TD of Ford Figo Titanium - Diesel, mann i loved the turbo kick like anything. Drove on pot holes, steep roads, ring roads, traffic(B2B, morning 9.30AM what you expect?) let me tell you its a breeze. Even tried hard braking, pushing more than speed limits in various gears. Its true that the drive dynamics, engine response of Figo is unmatching with any other car in the same hatch segment.

But my concern is on mileage. SP quotes that the average mileage is 17 KMPL in city conditions, but what i heard from T-BHPians is little different. Here none has got an average mileage 17KMPL in city. It was ranging from 11-14 KMPL.

If some of Figo Diesel owners throw light on their average KMPLs, it would be highly appreciated.

thanks one and all

Originally Posted by scorpio07

hey all,
been quite for a while now. My last three FE figures was really bad, i got 11.7, 10.5 and 10.9kmpl, hence took the car to the service station. They cleaned the airfilter and suggested that i take a mileage test with the Ford Service unit at Velachery. So i booked on appointment for 31st July and went there around 9 am.
Around 9.50 am we left the ford centre, topped up the diesel until the neck at the BP station at the end of the road.

Total distance covered was 57 kms and the route was from Velachery towards 100 feet road, koyambedu, aminjikarai, shanthi colony, kilpauk, purasaiwakam, vepery, central, poonamallee high road, Aminjkarai, MMDA, 100 feet road, ashok pillar, West Mambalam, Tnagar, Saidapet,- velachery.

FE was 12.9 kmpl and the total timetaken was 3 hrs of engine running under heavy traffic conditions that included some long idle times as well.

manager of service centre suggested that for city under traffic conditions under heavy congestions 12-14 is the norm.

Any thoughts on this people.

Let me speak from my experience on my Figo. I have a 1.5hr to 2 hr oneway 21+kms commute every day to work. Am getting a cool 14+ in City. So, my recommendation is
1) Wait till you get to 5000kms on ODO.
2) Don't use Shell Diesel -- My milage is less with Shell fuel, and I have tested with 3 tank fulls before I concluded.
3) Highway is min. 20kmpl and min. 25kmpl if you drive sanely for milage.
4) Air pressure -- Maintain air pressure -- those wide tyres with less air is like driving on clutch. I maintain 31 or 32. And make note - A 31 at one pump is 29 in another!!! So you really need to find the right air pump. They are all brand new, yet they differ by large amount.
5) My Car is smoother without Shell fuel -- Exact opposite experience with Shell super petrol in my old 800.

HTH

Hey all figo owners,

Finally decided to go for Figo Diesel.

Recently booked figo diesel zxi , 2 weeks ago. All these while SP was telling that we need yet to order the vehicle coz purchase order has not come yet(taking company lease option). Today he calls me up and says that its arriving in 2-3 days.

I suspect if he is giving me FIGO from latest production batch. How do i do PDI and confirm that this is from the latest production batch? Any serial number or code( combi of date and chassis number) or something like that.

[anilisanil]

Originally Posted by Adrenalin

Hey all figo owners,

Finally decided to go for Figo Diesel.

Recently booked figo diesel zxi , 2 weeks ago. All these while SP was telling that we need yet to order the vehicle coz purchase order has not come yet(taking company lease option). Today he calls me up and says that its arriving in 2-3 days.

I suspect if he is giving me FIGO from latest production batch. How do i do PDI and confirm that this is from the latest production batch? Any serial number or code( combi of date and chassis number) or something like that.

Any figo you get cannnot be more than three months old(my assumption!). As far as I remember Figo's chassis number has only the manufacturing year information, however you could ask for the road eligibility certificate (the showroom is not obliged, so you may have to request them) to confirm the date.

Talk to your SP and express your concerns he should help you!