What is the best way of accurately measuring real mpg?

I've read your pages in the Telegraph for years but have never written before so I will take the opportunity to say I think you do a great job. Regarding the calculation of miles per gallon, the most accurate...

Which MPV to replace the discontinued Fiat Multiplas?

For the past ten years we have racked up a quarter of a million miles in four successive Fiat Multiplas; much of this going to and from the south of France carrying everything from six adults in leg stretching...

Is real fuel consumption among modern cars static or increasing?

Like so many car owners I have experienced increasing difficulty achieving the EU fuel efficiency of the various cars that I have owned. I suspect that this is primarily because, as one would expect, the...

Real fuel economy of the 2011 Focus?

I really like the look of the 2011 Focus, it gets excellent reviews in most motoring journals. So why is the real fuel consumption from your register, submitted by owners, so poor for the 2.0TDCi 140bhp...

My Skoda Superb's fuel economy is excellent.

We recently bought a Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI. My wife and I went away for the weekend and, on our return home on 1 April 2012, emailed friends regarding the 71mpg showing on its fuel meter. One of our sceptical...

Should I replace my Ford Focus with something more economical?

I have only managed a maximum 35.5mpg from my Focus 1.6 at best, using BP Ultimate petrol. If I achieve 35mpg constantly, would you suggest just keeping the car? I can spend £3500 on a new car. I used...

Which small car gives good fuel consumption, low road tax and a high seating position?

I need to replace my beloved Toyota RAV4 auto which is 13 years old and has done 105,000 miles with a more economical secondhand car. The requirements are for a car of small size with low road tax, good...

Which MPV to replace our Ford C-Max?

Some years ago we bought a 2004 Ford C-Max on your recommendation which has now done 125,000 miles. Our needs have not really changed, but you no longer recommend the C-Max. What is the best buy in that...

Why are people unrealistic in their expectations for a car's fuel economy?

I agree with you that government economy figures for new cars are often deceiving, as they are here in the US. But surely anyone with a modicum of sense must realise that a fuel economy is relative to...

Real World MPG feedback

I just wanted to say the Real World mpg database is a great idea & a good resource. However to point out the obvious it still doesn't give the whole picture - e.g. a Focus Eco averages better mpg than...