9L/100Km is this normal for Auto 1.6L Petrol?

[Maverick]

So what's in the one that I posted the link for then ? It says it's a 1.6 petrol and states in the specs a DSG and in the pic it shows what looks like a DSG transmission

Maybe the first of them had the option of DSG?

Here's the price list from January (and it was the same back 2 years) and it shows only autos on the petrols below the GT.

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/etc/medialib/vwcms/virtualmaster/en_au/common/pdf.Par.0016.File.pdf

[Russ59]

Maybe the first of them had the option of DSG?

Here's the price list from January (and it was the same back 2 years) and it shows only autos on the petrols below the GT.

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/etc/med....0016.File.pdf

This one is a 2005 model, so as you say maybe it was an option on the earlier models. Maybe it didn't work to well with the 1.6 engine Personally I'd think with the power to weight ratio it wouldn't be much more economical than it's 2.0 litre big brother, but it would have to be under more stress.

Russ

[JP2]

This one is a 2005 model, so as you say maybe it was an option on the earlier models. Maybe it didn't work to well with the 1.6 engine Personally I'd think with the power to weight ratio it wouldn't be much more economical than it's 2.0 litre big brother, but it would have to be under more stress.

Russ

8-9L/100km with aircon on seems normal in city run, I can't tell much difference in mileage between 95 RON & 98 petrol, but feel more powerful in acceleration while added 98 RON.

1.6L engine is conventional EFI and might be similar to the one used in MK IV too, IMO the newly developed 2.0 FSI engine would have higher efficient output and close mileage comparing with the 1.6L EFI engine.

Secondly, 2005 model is 4-year old and expecting to renew the air filter for the FIRST time in vw schedule, which will make a great improvement. I personally would change the air filter in every 2 years.

Cheers, James

[Russ59]

8-9L/100km with aircon on seems normal in city run, I can't tell much differnce in useage between 95 RON & 98 petol, but feel more powerful in accerration for the higher RON.

1.6L engine is conventional EFI and might be similar to the one used in MK IV too, IMO the newly developped 2.0 FSI engine would have very little differnece in usage of petol while comparing with the 1.6L EFI engine.

Secondly, 2005 model is 4-year old and expecting to renew the air filter for the FIRSTtime in schedule, which will make a great improvement. I personally would change the air filter in every 2 years.

Cheers, James

Depending on the conditions where the car is used (how dusty) I would be replacing the element or giving it a good clean at least every 12 months. I'm sure if it hasn't been done in 4 years it should make a huge difference to economy and performance when it's changed.

Russ

[drotsap]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I learn a lot. I realise the way you drive makes a lot of the fuel economy. I'm not the kind who accelerates hard and brakes hard. Occasionally when needed I push a little but under normal driving condition, I consider myself a pretty frugal driver in that sense. Maybe I will try higher octane fuel and also look to replace the air filter. Can I do this myself or should I bring it to the dealer? Thanks

[drotsap]

Oh one other thing, someone mentioned I may have a minor tuning problem. Well, the engine tickles (?) a bit when I push th accelerator. Is that a tuning problem or octane too low? BTW, the fuel flap does say 91 is ok. Thanks

[Big Yellow]

Oh one other thing, someone mentioned I may have a minor tuning problem. Well, the engine tickles (?) a bit when I push th accelerator. Is that a tuning problem or octane too low? BTW, the fuel flap does say 91 is ok. Thanks

thats probs the engine retarding because you running 91.

My .:R says its ok to run 95 too, but why use something lower grade when its designed to take better fuel.

Would you rather drink a glass of Moet & Chandon or some cheap rubbish out of a box??

[anthony_VWJET]

thats probs the engine retarding because you running 91.

My .:R says its ok to run 95 too, but why use something lower grade when its designed to take better fuel.

Would you rather drink a glass of Moet & Chandon or some cheap rubbish out of a box??

Cheap rubbish out of the box, because I'll still get with a few extra bucks still in my pocket which i can use to fill up on 98...

[Big Yellow]

Cheap rubbish out of the box, because I'll still get with a few extra bucks still in my pocket which i can use to fill up on 98...

hahahaha smart ar5e!!!!

I guess at the end of the day, cheap thrills are the way to go!!

But not with petrol!! Just go put 98RON in it!!

[anthony_VWJET]

hahahaha smart ar5e!!!!

I guess at the end of the day, cheap thrills are the way to go!!

But not with petrol!! Just go put 98RON in it!!

+1 on that!

V-Power Racing... any noticable differences to the 98?

[Big Yellow]

+1 on that!

V-Power Racing... any noticable differences to the 98?

i've never actually used 100RON V-Power Racing cos you cant get that anymore.

But I dont use the normal 98 V-Power. Get too many bad batches. I use Vortex 98 mainly and BP when i can't get Vortex.

[JP2]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I learn a lot. I realise the way you drive makes a lot of the fuel economy. I'm not the kind who accelerates hard and brakes hard. Occasionally when needed I push a little but under normal driving condition, I consider myself a pretty frugal driver in that sense. Maybe I will try higher octane fuel and also look to replace the air filter. Can I do this myself or should I bring it to the dealer? Thanks

It is fairly easy DIY work for the air filter. $40 costs of filter from VW, undo 6 screws from outside of the filterbox and 1 screw in side, pull out the plasitc position-lock key, replace new filter and refix... It takes me 5 mins for the job.

Sprak plugs also scheduled for change in 4 years, it can be slightly difficul if without the right tool.

Goodluck James