cwill83247 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 basically I have a mercedes vito which is doing around 30mpg because i use it as my car back and for work, want something more economical. And of course has to fit a trials bike or two in The vauxhall combo seems to be a good economical van doing around 50-60mpg, Transit connect possibly lpg as the diesel ones dont seem to good on fuel Would like a vivaro but think it wil be equally poor on fuel Berlingo ? I am warming to the car type version any advice etc would be good Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 ive got a combo and my bike goes in diagonally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwill83247 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 cheers neil - are they as good on fuel as the claimed figures I have read 50-55mpg is the norm... noticed you are from South Wales were abouts you from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 ive got a 1.3 turbo derv and its pretty good yes. im from treorchy mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeoplespal Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've got a Combo 1.7 DTI, been a great van, done 70k miles in 4 years, now on 103k and still does 470 miles to a full tank of diesel. Sherco fits in the back along with all my tools and gear and if my brother is riding it pulls the trailer, 2 bikes and everything else no problem. I'm due to replace it this year, almost tempted to just get a newer one but I fancy a VW Caddy this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 The "Corsa" Combo has just been replaced. Drove the 1.3CDTI versions of what is now the "old" one. OK but definite cliff edge to the power delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yes, my berlingo does 50+ mpg easy 16 HDI, the vans got a ply wood bulkhead, so the bike has to go in diagonally, Great van but only two seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_ Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I've got a Berlingo Multispace (the car version) which is a great compromise as the rear seats can be removed in a couple of minutes. As it doesn't have a bulkhead, with the passenger seat moved forward, there's loads of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwill83247 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 thanks all - yes I have looked at the berlingo multispace and wondered if a bike would fit in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynd70 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Just sold my combo 17di, big mistake! It had an aftermarket rear seat conversion so it would seat 5 pull 2 clips then back to a van! But the best of all it would take 2 bikes my Evo and my mates Gas Gas it a bit tight but ok, I done quite a bit of travelling in it last year so to save on hotel bills the Evo was on 1 side and me on my air bed on the other! Iv also got a beta alp and that fits in 2,fuel economy was 54mpg when loaded,it was the perfect van i should not have sold it gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I have had 3 LWB transit connects, 90 HP and i average 42MPG running round half loaded with a good mix of urban & A-road driving. They have all been good reliable vehicles over the years with no real issues. Room for at least 2 bikes with the bulkhead fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I've got a VW Transporter that does 35 mpg. I use it for everyting, don't have an other car and I'm afraid I don't drive it very slow (chip tuned to 130 bhp) so it could be more economical if you want it to be I think. I've driven other van's at work, Citoën Jumpy, Opel (Vauxhall) Vivaro and Ford Transit and the VW is the only "larger van" that feels and rides almost like a "normal" car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 ................except for a vito which is better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 ................except for a vito which is better! Could be. I can only comment on the van's I've driven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 ................except for a vito which is better! But 25% less efficient ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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