mpg update – 170 miles completed 25•8 mpg.
Ouch! Not looking much better is it? It’s still early days but I’d be very disappointed with that. Yes it’s a petrol SUV, but a small one and only 2WD, so I would be expecting mid 30’s as a minimum. I have been a bit disappointed with the mpg on our 2018 Tiguan, yet it has averaged 39.8mpg. Yes it’s a diesel, but the 190PS variant with 4WD and I don’t use eco mode as it results in too much lag. The BMW 5 Series that I used to have, also 190PS Diesel auto – only 2WD but bigger and heavier than the Tiguan / XC40 – averaged 47.9mpg and I drove it ‘keenly’ ? My wife is keen that we switch from diesel to petrol next time but I would want at least mid 30’s mpg as I detest having to refuel more than is absolutely necessary. The last car that I had that only delivered 25mpg was a V8 BMW 750i Sport and whilst the XC40 is a nice car it isn’t in that league!