i also running with the same issue i am getting same 7.5 to 8kmpl with AC in city even under 2000 rpm. And on Highway i get 13 kmpl with AC at 80 to 90 km/h velocity. remember my car is also the manual one i have check this milleage on different oil grades like 5w30, 10w30 and 20w50 but no change.
have change every thing related to this.
fuel injectors
fuel filter
air filter
oil filter
different engine oils
timing belt
tappet setting
no engine check light or any code
every sensor reading is in good condition
changed pcv valve
used high octance only got additional 0.5 kml on average
changed plugs with stock NGK
temperature reaches its optimum; needle at mid
i have obd sccanner which gives readinng of temperature on 96-97 fan kicks in till it decreases to approx 90 degree then it gets off. but with AC temperature is ranges between 86 to 90 C.
even without AC its average isn't good at all its give 9 kmpl in city and 14 kmpl at highway