The thing about the ECO mode is NOT to fight it. Yes, when it is applied it does make the car feel though you are towing a large caravan, but in a way that is the point. The ECO mode is trying to prevent you from accelerating too hard. So go with the flow and ease off the right foot. However, acceleration is only half the story. Braking also consumes MPG, so anticipate. Look well ahead, not on dipped eye-sight. Figure out what the person in the car that is four cars ahead of you doing and ease the throttle first, and use the brakes as a last resort. That way one can up the MPG.
Finally, The ECO mode does not only work with fuel flow control. It actually eases off the climate control. The A/C consumes MPG, as does having the window open. Though in this weather I don't think there are many open windows.
PS. I am doing 42 MPG in my Tce120EDC, which is not great I admit, Ythsie's partner is doing better, but it is early days yet, the engine is still stiff. However, my captur can shift, and I have to remember to keep the revs below 3500 until it is run in.
Edited by: crossbow