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

[Ideo]

I'm averaging 550 a tank. And that is filling up before I get the warning buzzer.

Most of my driving is Military Road/Pacific Highway then expressway or country roads.

[epicmac]

First tank in the GTD, 660 km so far with 125 km to go according to the car.

I use the 'fuel log' android app to track consumption. No figures yet of course.

[Matto]

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!

[Candyman]

Perhaps but would you not enjoy the same power with less fuel use ?

Let's put fuel up to $5/L

How do you feel now

Nothing wrong with discussing fuel use on performance cars

In fact, a good discussion as it relates to how good the tune can be.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[SMOK3Y]

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

[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.

[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!)

[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!

[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

[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

[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?

[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.