1G-GTE Fuel Efficiency and RA28 Rear Seats

**twentyEight** · 07-08-2006, 04:07 PM

Hey all,

Just would like to know what L/100km people are getting in a 1st gen celica (or equivalent) with a 1G-GTE...

Also, do the rear seats in the RA28 fold down?

**TurboRA28** · 07-08-2006, 04:11 PM

RA28 rear seats do fold down.

**"Z" UTE** · 07-08-2006, 07:35 PM

10km per litre from my old 1G-GTE.

cheers Chuck.

**JustCallMeOrlando** · 07-08-2006, 07:40 PM

I get around 9.5-10.5l/100km in my heavier car with modified 1G. I think you'd be able to beat that.

**JetspeedCamry** · 07-08-2006, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by ChuckLandwehr

10km per litre from my old 1G-GTE.

cheers Chuck.

Expensive to run!?

**Chow** · 07-08-2006, 10:14 PM

I wouldn't say that 10km/litre was expensive to run, when you'd be lucky to get that from a new Commodore, and it wouldn't be nearly as fun to drive. Anyway, fuel economy has a LOT to do with the way you drive. Spirited driving equals spirited fuel consumption. Granny driving means less fuel used. Personally I think using slightly more fuel to have more fun in my car is worth it.

**twentyEight** · 08-08-2006, 08:41 AM

10km/litre (or 10l/100km) is not expensive! (It's not as cheap as an Echo, but what would you rather drive)

I drive (granny) a BA MKII XR6 Ute as my daily and average between 11.5 and 12l/100km combined.

I would definately say that having a light car, with a great range of power and torque, only using 10l/100km (or less) is not expensive!!!

**Admiral coFF33** · 08-08-2006, 08:55 AM

from 60L in my semi-stock 1GGTE @ ~12PSI i get around 450-500kms (180,000 kms on the clock)
from 60L in my 1GGTE with single CT26 and other mods, i get around 400kms (130,000kms on the clock)

**JustCallMeOrlando** · 08-08-2006, 09:00 AM

When you say that John, are you saying when you fill up? Or are you actually putting in 60L?

**JetspeedCamry** · 08-08-2006, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by twentyEight

10km/litre (or 10l/100km) is not expensive! (It's not as cheap as an Echo, but what would you rather drive)

I drive (granny) a BA MKII XR6 Ute as my daily and average between 11.5 and 12l/100km combined.

I would definately say that having a light car, with a great range of power and torque, only using 10l/100km (or less) is not expensive!!!

Exactly..i find it amazing how an engine like that can get good economy and yet, still be turbocharged and have a great band of power...compared to, as you say, a Ford or Holden 6, which has a limited band of power and guzzles like theres no tomorrow..and its naturally aspirated!

**MWP** · 08-08-2006, 01:23 PM

Turbos only supply more air to the engine when needed.

If you drive a NA car then the same car/engine turboed at exactly the same speed, accel, etc, the turbo will only use slightly more fuel.

**Admiral coFF33** · 08-08-2006, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by JustCallMeFrank

When you say that John, are you saying when you fill up? Or are you actually putting in 60L?

yes nathan i am indeed

**JustCallMeOrlando** · 08-08-2006, 03:45 PM

So in reality you're not using the full 60L to a do those km's?

**mullett** · 08-08-2006, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by coFF33

yes nathan i am indeed

And a heavier car? *guess*

RM.

**willwal98** · 08-08-2006, 10:42 PM

I Have done almost 700km from a full tank of juice with my stock 1ggte in an RA28, this was all highway driving though. City I use more but I do like giving it a bit quite often.