I've not been overly impressed with fuel economy in my TDi190 4x4 L&K so far. Even on a long journey I only just scraped over 57mpg, but the average is around 50-52mpg (my previous VX Insignia 2l TDi could near 70mpg on a good run, but averaged around 62-65mpg). It might be the auto box as I previously had a manual - I can't do anything about this, but I'm wondering if better LRR tyres might be a good choice. The car came with Bridgestones, which are 'ok', but I think Michelen's or Continentals might do better. Anyone have any recommendations for eco tyres on the Superb mk4? Thanks.

It's doubtful that your DSG box will be the cause of disappointing consumption, as it is simply an automated manual - therefore there is no torque-converter slippage.

Apart from possibly carrying a little extra weight with the DSG box, theoretically it should be at least as economical as a manual.

Was the Vauxhall a Euro 5 emissions car & 130 bhp? Best tyres might be ones with safe grip / traction levels since it is a AWD car, rather than ones giving better fuel efficiency / lower rolling resistance by offering less grip / friction / traction.

45 minutes ago, Evolution13 said:

Was the Vauxhall a Euro 5 emissions car & 130 bhp? Best tyres might be ones with safe grip / traction levels since it is a AWD car, rather than ones giving better fuel efficiency / lower rolling resistance by offering less grip / friction / traction.

The VX was a late 2021 Euro 6d 174hp model (so last of the UK Insignia's). Very economical generally on longer journey's - I was expecting similar (or better) from the Superb, although Skoda's official combined MPG is around 51-52mpg. Thing is, the Insignia's rated MPG was ~61mpg, and I could get way more than that. I was therefore wondering if better tyre's would help.

'Better' is not necessarily a term I'd use for tyres with a lower rolling resistance - especially if achieved by lower grip in certain conditions.

What really should be considered is tyres with the best overall grip for usual driving conditions, combined with acceptable wear, noise and economy - in that order.

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1 hour ago, Warrior193 said:

'Better' is not necessarily a term I'd use for tyres with a lower rolling resistance - especially if achieved by lower grip in certain conditions.

What really should be considered is tyres with the best overall grip for usual driving conditions, combined with acceptable wear, noise and economy - in that order.

Yeah, I know, but tyres like the Continental EcoContact6/PremiumContact7 or Michelen Primacy 4+ seem to come out top in most tests and offer LLR features (yes, I know they're the most expensive tyres). Just wondered if anyone had tried tyres like this on their Superb and seen improved economy/mpg.

4 hours ago, tman24 said:

Yeah, I know, but tyres like the Continental EcoContact6/PremiumContact7 or Michelen Primacy 4+ seem to come out top in most tests and offer LLR features (yes, I know they're the most expensive tyres). Just wondered if anyone had tried tyres like this on their Superb and seen improved economy/mpg.

Just curious, but what is your annual mileage ?

I'm inclined to think that following economy driving techniques will give substantially better results than changing to different tyres.

I handed I’ve my 67 plate 2.0tdi 140 Passat estate on Thursday morning.

Manual box, always ran the Conti eco contact, 6’s were fitted last, but earlier version before them.

Average mileage 10-12k a year.

MPG warmer months 65 ish

MPG colder months 58 ish

I hope the Superb Estate 2.0tdi I replaced it with SE L , comes within 1 or 2mpg of that.

Time will tell, I don’t expect to achieve that before a couple of thousand miles as it won’t be anywhere near run in before about 10K.

I do 70/30 long range +20 miles to running around town.

John

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I have exactly the same car as you and I would be over the moon if I could achieve 57mpg. I have only twice had more than 50mpg on motorway runs and my long term average is around 43. Having said that, for a large 4 wheel drive car I didn't think it bad. Personally I have doubts that different tyres will produce significantly better or worse results.

1 hour ago, Torquey said:

I have exactly the same car as you and I would be over the moon if I could achieve 57mpg. I have only twice had more than 50mpg on motorway runs and my long term average is around 43. Having said that, for a large 4 wheel drive car I didn't think it bad. Personally I have doubts that different tyres will produce significantly better or worse results.

Couldn’t agree more. Having spent £45000 to buy the car , then paying six hundred pounds a year to tax it. - I really couldn’t care less about gaining a few percentage points of reduction in fuel consumption. I certainly wouldn’t consider paying a premium on a tyre to achieve it. I want tyres with enhanced grip, and/or life - not rolling resistance. And anyway, what marginal reduction in fuel cost may be achieved would be eroded the moment I get a bit giddy down the country B roads I’m fortunate enough to have around my neck of the woods.

The new engine TDI on my 2024 superb 4x4 never gets over 49mpg + blue.

I drove my 2025 Superb Estate 2.0tdi 150 2wd, from Bristol to Hereford then to Glen Ceriog and return to Bristol with some short runs each stop over the extended weekend just gone.

The trip to Hereford about 80 miles averaged 57.8 mpg

To Clen Ceriog Mainly A roads 55.4 mpg

The return journey via A roads and a busy M5 and congested M4 54.7 mpg.

I now have 1047 miles on the clock and expect that as the engine is run in I’ll get about 2mpg improvement on average.

On runs with my boss (SHMBO) in the car, it’s a conservative drive mainly to the speed limits. Not using the nanny system.

John

That's interesting. Various road tests I have read highlight good fuel economy for the 150bhp. The extra 40 bhp arrives with a cost and unlike the 150 is 4 WD which is obviously a factor.

34 miles round trip this evening gave me a pleasant surprise, an Average of 64.2 mpg.

To be open, there was almost no traffic on the roads with 90%+ A roads, no wind and 6c.

It’s possible that as it gets run in I’ll be very pleasantly surprised. I’d like the extra 40bhp, but don’t need the extra weight that’s hitting the 190 TDI, or the extra fuel consumption. My days of needing to go anywhere fast are long passed. Large, comfortable and reliable with few fuel stops are my main requirements. TDI’s do that for me.

The 4 WD is only on demand it’s the extra weight that’s hitting the fuel consumption

Hi everyone. These are my numbers for last year with a 2024 Superb 2.0TDI 150hp. Car is on the factory 17 inch alloys. Never used start stop function. I was surprised on how efficient this car is.