I get around 35mpg all the time and I have also got 40mpg by driving carefully so it is an economical car I think, especially for a hot hatch. I drive through 30 mph villages and 60 mph A roads and A and B country roads, live in Dorset.
hahahaha, how do you go from a Bentley or Aston to that! it must feel like your literally standing still! Nice classic though, certainly a bit of a noddy car.