Rob graham writes
These two replies illustrate the way I drive since I got a Mondeo (1.8) with the MPG readout. ;-)
The killer is being stationary at lights etc, and you can sit and watch the figure drop at tickover speed. Driving around town I find it worth while getting at least into 4th as soon as possible, which gives over 30mpg, and at 30mph in top gear the figure edges up close to 34 mpg allowing for a few hold-ups.