Fuel Consumption - How's THAT going ?

[Baz 55]

Just an update - now 4000km old and last tank averaging a bit under 5L per 100km - pretty happy.
That's economy mode outer urban driving.

[Sootchucker]

Well on my GTD it's getting better and better. From my journey home from work last night (quite a good run), and this is with an ambient temperature of only 4°C - it is winter in the UK afterall

BTW, in new money that's 4.7 litres per 100 kms, and the car's currently got 2,500 miles (4,000 km) on it. Not too shabby for a car with 184ps ?


IMG_1188 by Sootchucker, on Flickr

[Kevin87]

Damn we have not got ours under 6 everyone getting such low numbers! Maybe out trips out too short in Canberra

[goback]

I've only done 1000km. Average overall is about 5.6. We drove to Bathurst for a funeral last week and we managed 4.8 for the trip, even with going over the blue mountains, driving at the speed limit, though gentle with the accelerator while the car is being run in. So I'm stoked with the fuel economy.

[GeckoZAO]

after 4k my consumption is about 6.5, 70% city and 30% freeway.
im sort of regretting if i shouldve got TDI instead.

[Dzl_Dubba]

Can any GTI drivers chime in? Would like to know what they're getting as i'm tossing up between a TSI or TDI vRS when it comes out in a couple months.

[LR Lorenz]

Currently doing about 800-900kms per full take using 98RON Shell V-Power in my 90tsi Comfortline.

[pologti18t]

after 4k my consumption is about 6.5, 70% city and 30% freeway.
im sort of regretting if i shouldve got TDI instead.

In the old money that is a combined consumption of 43mpg.

[AdamD]

Can any GTI drivers chime in? Would like to know what they're getting as i'm tossing up between a TSI or TDI vRS when it comes out in a couple months.

You can't base Skoda Octavia RS economy on the GTI's figures - the engine may be the same, but the Skoda will be carrying a fair bit more weight, will have a significantly different aerodynamic profile, etc. You'd be better off basing your decision on the published figures.

[Dzl_Dubba]

You can't base Skoda Octavia RS economy on the GTI's figures - the engine may be the same, but the Skoda will be carrying a fair bit more weight, will have a significantly different aerodynamic profile, etc. You'd be better off basing your decision on the published figures.

I know that, i'm just trying to see what kind of fuel economy people are getting and if its anywhere near the claimed figures. Published figures are one thing, real world economy is another.

[Diesel_vert]

The published fuel consumption figures are more useful for making comparisons against other vehicles.

Actual fuel consumption figures will depend entirely on the driver and the conditions the vehicle is driven in.

[Dzl_Dubba]

The published fuel consumption figures are more useful for making comparisons against other vehicles.

Actual fuel consumption figures will depend entirely on the driver and the conditions the vehicle is driven in.

Funny enough, based on the NZ catalog the TSI vRS uses less then the GTI! lol. 6.4 vs 6.6, hence my original question on real world MK7 GTI fuel consumption. But back on topic.

[Adam84]

I know that, i'm just trying to see what kind of fuel economy people are getting and if its anywhere near the claimed figures. Published figures are one thing, real world economy is another.

Hey mate,

I have done 1700km in the new GTI (DSG) and right now it's averaging 8.7 L/100km long term. The good news is that this is trending downwards thanks to a fair bit of 'Eco mode' usage. Trips in Eco mode are averaging about 6.5 L/100km (in mainly suburban driving and using auto stop/start).

At highway speeds it's also quite impressive, averaging around 5-5.5 L/100km @110km/h. Given that the tank appears to hold around 55 litres this would provide excellent range for long trips.

[Diesel_vert]

Funny enough, based on the NZ catalog the TSI vRS uses less then the GTI! lol. 6.4 vs 6.6, hence my original question on real world MK7 GTI fuel consumption. But back on topic.

It is important to note which test method was used when comparing fuel consumption figures in different jurisdictions.

The figures quoted in the New Zealand brochures for both Skoda and Volkswagen are based on the European test cycle (the figures are identical to those quoted in the German brochures).

The figures in the Australian brochures (for both manufacturers) are based on the Australian test cycle, and therein lies the difference.


Just for the record:

EU test cycle (urban/extra urban/combined)
Mk3 Octavia RS DSG: 8.1/5.4/6.4
Mk7 Golf GTI DSG: 8.1/5.3/6.4

AU test cycle (urban/extra urban/combined)
Mk3 Octavia RS DSG: TBA
Mk7 Golf GTI DSG: 8.3/5.5/6.6


Although the Australian brochure for the Mk3 Octavia RS doesn't appear to be available yet, the previous model's brochure quotes figures based on the AU test cycle, so I expect the same this time round as well.

[veew]

Fuel savings with auto stop/start system

I am interested to see if anyone has tested out how much farther they are able to travel on a tank of fuel with the auto stop/start system on vs off for a whole tank at a time. Although there are fuel savings to be had, it has its quirks with regards to responsiveness in stop/start traffic (yes I have been following the other stop/start thread).

If anyone is also curious/happy to do this experiment while outlining their usual driving style/traffic, it would really help in determining if this system is as effective in real life.

Therefore those who are less reluctant to use the auto stop/start system can say I'm happy to forgo xxkm/tank or xxL/100km, especially if the difference is not that great.
I would do this experiment myself but I'm 4 months away from having my car delivered!