X-type 2.5 Auto thirsty,options?

[F2004M]

I've got a rather Thirsty X-Type 2.5V Auto and I'm getting about 22 MPG with motorway and town driving.

Is the 2.1 V6 Manual any better on fuel? would it be worth downgrading?

[w824gb3]

They are thirsty cars. The 2.1 will be better as its not awd. For economy tho you need the diesel. I swapped a 2.5 petrol for a 2.2d and the diesel was a better car all round and much faster in real world driving. That said they are getting old now and ending up with a dog will cost you much more money in repairs than you'll save in mpg. So if your 2.5 is a good un it might be better to keep it.