Mk6 Golf Acceleration & Performance Data

[Corey_R]

Aah! But still, that is extremely impressive!!!

[zbeasty]

Speaking to Macca at the dyno day the other week he said he got 6.6 in his S3 on a run from Wakefield back to his place. He did say he probably wouldn't want to do it again as it was only at 90km/h. I've had mine as low as 6.9 on a run along the m7 then m5 down to Campbelltown but after that it starts rising because you're heading uphill.

I don't think Fab had fuel consumption in mind when he started this thread though. Hoping to have some real performance data to add in a couple of weeks.

[adzy]

I don't think Fab had fuel consumption in mind when he started this thread though. Hoping to have some real performance data to add in a couple of weeks.

Nah, I'm sure he did... Fab loves fuel consumption!

[dave_r]

Whilst many people believe that the Golf R is a "FWD car" until it needs the additional grip and switches to AWD mode, the fact that the Haldex coupling is at the rear of the car means that the prop shaft is always being driven. Thus there is always the rotational weight of the prop shaft causing additional drive train losses, and therefore higher fuel consumption, regardless of whether you're pushing the pedal down enough to utilise the AWD or not.

LOL you really do take the fun out of everything hehe. Regardless, if you're worried about not getting 8L instead of 12 etc then bought the wrong car IMO.

Nah, I'm sure he did... Fab loves fuel consumption!

Well he is an old bastard, has to spend his pension wisely

[adzy]

Lol, and just got older a couple of days ago No need to thank me Fabz!

[Sammy125TDi]

FYI, our stage 3 Golf GTI recently did the trip to Wakefield for the Motor test. Our driver was a P Plater (with exemption) so the car was driven religousily @ 100kmph on cruise for the whole trip.

It did the entire journey (1173 kms) on one tank of fuel (they reckon it was running on fumes into Goulburn). Assuming that the cars capacity is 55 litres, that made the run 4.7 litres per 100.

Not bad for 385hp - And it accelerates pretty good too!

Well duh...

is all down hill...... how many tanks going home?

/funny.

[Guy_H]

I have no idea how much going home - same driver - had to do an emergency fill heading into Sydney because didn't fill up at Goulburn before leaving & a big detour off the freeway. I know the T5 with trailer & cargo did 11.9 l / 100k - not bad for the Diesel fully loaded up..

[Sammy125TDi]

I have no idea how much going home - same driver - had to do an emergency fill heading into Sydney because didn't fill up at Goulburn before leaving & a big detour off the freeway. I know the T5 with trailer & cargo did 11.9 l / 100k - not bad for the Diesel fully loaded up..

i was taking the piss..

y'know... north..south..downhill etc.

[Guy_H]

I did pick up on that - I think he coasted all the way down.

[Andych]

You tend to get really good fuel consumption in Angel Gear....

By the way... great results in Motor Guy... the Polo will be a real weapon when finished...

[Guy_H]

Cheers Andych - looking forward to the next few steps with it!

[Guy_H]

Our little Golf GTI changes hands shortly, seeming its never been to the drags before, we thought it was time before it went.

Anyway, first run was pretty good

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[Sharkie]

That was awesome Guy ... 12.6s in a manual 5 dr GTI .....

Bet you that V8 driver did not see it coming ......

[Corey_R]

Yep awesome effort Guy_H. Of course, like I said in the other thread, I'd be good if you put a bit more effort in and went to the drags with a drag specific setup rather than your track circuit setup! hehe

[Guy_H]

Yeah - small brakes, small wheels, Drag slicks, no camber, drag suspension, water meth injection - not to mention a DSG gearbox, I'm sure it would run in the 11's!

We need to buy our own wheel alignment machine - it just takes so long to get it set up how we like it!