The MK6 Fuel Consumption (Most / Least per Tank) Thread

[brad]

we had something similar with a holden Captiva Diesel. It made droning noises from the auto which was cured by a TCU software update. The economy went from 8L/100km to 11L/100km. When we complained we were basically told to suck it up.

Maybe you'll have better luck with VW.

[hentaiboy]

Fuel consumption c**p after DSG upgrade

I recently had my DSG software upgraded to 'cure' the clutch shudder in 1st/2nd.

Car now upshifts at higher revs, doesn't change into 7th until 70 km/h and downshifts into 3rd for engine braking when going downhill.

Athough much more driveable (especially in traffic) it's killed my fuel consumption. Used to get 600 km per tank (mostly commuting) now only getting 400 km

What recourse do I have with VW when one of the selling points of the Golf is its economy???

[Corey_R]

How's the power down? Much wheelspin? I doubt the existing traction control can deal with it. Any ideas on the actual increase on stock kilowatts/newton metres?

Please go to the Tuning and Performance (inc ECU upgrades). Those questions have been asked numerous times there and answered many many times more...

[Matto]

hell yeah! apr stage 1 transforms the car out of sight! it now demolishes my brother in laws bmw 335i. it makes a great car simply awesome.

How's the power down? Much wheelspin? I doubt the existing traction control can deal with it. Any ideas on the actual increase on stock kilowatts/newton metres?

[Finance_Analyst]

far out! how? i average about 420-440km. this thing drinks hard compared to my old Cooper S. The mini was the best in fuel. Flog it as much as you want and it will clocked heaps on a full tank.

i do flog mine a lot though : )

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happy with APR Stage 1? make a big difference to performance?

hell yeah! apr stage 1 transforms the car out of sight! it now demolishes my brother in laws bmw 335i. it makes a great car simply awesome.

[Mariani]

After 7k on the odometer now, I seem to average about ~650km with the GTI on a full tank of VPower. Pretty happy with that considering I don't baby it around all the time. Don't really get any less than 600km to a tank

far out! how? i average about 420-440km. this thing drinks hard compared to my old Cooper S. The mini was the best in fuel. Flog it as much as you want and it will clocked heaps on a full tank.

i do flog mine a lot though : )

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If you like to drive hard, get the APR Stage 1. Increases performance out of sight and also saves fuel.

While it is a bit pricey, imagine the $$$ saving in recouped fuel costs. (Yes this is the accountant in me yet again!)

happy with APR Stage 1? make a big difference to performance?

[MiiLos]

After 7k on the odometer now, I seem to average about ~650km with the GTI on a full tank of VPower. Pretty happy with that considering I don't baby it around all the time. Don't really get any less than 600km to a tank

[walbjj]

im just in awe of the frugalness of the gti. when i owned an s2000. i was getting around the high 8l to low 9l/100km routinely. when i owned an evo9, i was averaging about 11l/100km, and that was trying to be frugal, if i was being an idiot, it would shoot up around 13l/100km.
just goes to show that technology with turbo cars and economy has come a long way. our 1989 honda civic spare car gets 8l/100km. but uses the 91ron

[Matto]

In similar driving conditions in peak hour (Pyrmont to Marrickville) I get between 360 - 380 per tank, which is an improvement of between 20 - 40km between now, 38,000kms and when I first got the car, I started to notice the difference after about 10,000kms and no I don't drive for economy. Despite those numbers I am still impressed with the fuel consumption given the cars performance and traffic conditions.

Recently I had the opportunity to use my father's VE 6.0 Calais in the same conditions and while enjoying the great soundtrack of the V8 (especially compared to the Teutonic efficiency of the GTI), it was a competition as to what moved quicker the tacho or the fuel gauge. The computer read out was between 24 - 26l/100km, while I miss the V8 note, I don't miss the $$$$ required in petrol.

I hear you brother, I own a Ford Territory also and although it's the kiddie hauler/battle wagon and I dont expect it to be a performance vehicle, it uses way more fuel than the Golf for way less oomph. Puts it all into perspective really

If you like to drive hard, get the APR Stage 1. Increases performance out of sight and also saves fuel.

While it is a bit pricey, imagine the $$$ saving in recouped fuel costs. (Yes this is the accountant in me yet again!)

Sounds very tempting mate, I wish I had the spare cash right now but I'll have to put it on ice for now. Cheers!

[Finance_Analyst]

If you like to drive hard, get the APR Stage 1. Increases performance out of sight and also saves fuel.

While it is a bit pricey, imagine the $$$ saving in recouped fuel costs. (Yes this is the accountant in me yet again!)

[mfl]

On its third tank of 98 octane, my ED35 is averaging 320kms/tank! Admittedly it is all inner Sydney stop/ start driving with some spirited efforts occasionally but generally trying to keep it under 4000rpm. A big difference to my MKV GTI but I guess KO4 = higher consumption and more than happy to accept it as part of an amazing car but still hoping it improves!

In similar driving conditions in peak hour (Pyrmont to Marrickville) I get between 360 - 380 per tank, which is an improvement of between 20 - 40km between now, 38,000kms and when I first got the car, I started to notice the difference after about 10,000kms and no I don't drive for economy. Despite those numbers I am still impressed with the fuel consumption given the cars performance and traffic conditions.

Recently I had the opportunity to use my father's VE 6.0 Calais in the same conditions and while enjoying the great soundtrack of the V8 (especially compared to the Teutonic efficiency of the GTI), it was a competition as to what moved quicker the tacho or the fuel gauge. The computer read out was between 24 - 26l/100km, while I miss the V8 note, I don't miss the $$$$ required in petrol.

[SMOK3Y]

Just got my worst economy since getting golf 790ks till light came on

[Finance_Analyst]

not sure how long it takes for the engine to fully loosen up, but after 5000km i can see improvements.vw claim early 10s for city cycle but i have seen 9s recently, especially since the apr tune.

[Matto]

I believe care factor would be a lot higher if fuel were to cost $5/Litre as Candyman have said. I'm glad to however say that performance is great on the GTI but I'm more amazed at the engineering that went into the car, consuming this much fuel for that much output.

To be fair I think I'll reserve my final judgement of the cars fuel consumption until much later, I think its a little early to be getting concerned after only 860kms.

[aVex]

If my primary concern in buying a Golf was fuel consumption then of course I would have bought a diesel but I'm ecstatic to say I didn't! Happily, my primary concern was performance and everytime I put my foot down, I am vindicated in my choice by a deep throaty roar that builds into a howl as I am pinned to my seat by g forces not generated by any other stock GTI built thus far. Care factor for fuel consumption at this point is about 2/10. Happy motoring gents!

I believe care factor would be a lot higher if fuel were to cost $5/Litre as Candyman have said. I'm glad to however say that performance is great on the GTI but I'm more amazed at the engineering that went into the car, consuming this much fuel for that much output.