Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

[tonymy01]

The displayed message initially gave me the impression there was a fault/setting that should be corrected.

Same here on my Mk6, could never quite work out what it was warning me, given the manual explanation of how to lock doors but don't arm internal alarm(double press) didn't really explain why it was warning me. Thought that little B pillar button was maybe pressed when it shouldn't be or vice versa.



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[firstvw]

Anyone with 90TSI DSG, hearing a rattle sound (engine area) during acceleration from standstill or from 1st gear to 4th gear?

Sound only started around 600km

[Eaglehawk]

Drove to Sydney and back (from Canberra) yesterday. I must say, the cruise control is the best I've used. The ability to go up/down in 10km/h increments makes it easier to deal with those numpties that block you at the last second, and then the ability to use 1km/h increments for those to drive properly is great! And the MFD shows the set speed too. (I came from a Mk5)

I only managed to get 787km out of the first tank (with 50km remaining according to the MFD). The old Mk5 could do 900km without a sweat. I hope the improved Bluemotion stuff can compensate for the smaller tank size.

Seats were very comfortable, and the Bluetooth streaming from the S3 worked perfectly.

When the fuel low message came on, the SatNAV popped up asking me if I wanted to select the nearest petrol station. (Neat!)

However going to said petrol station didn't seem to clear it from the destination list.

I also noticed that the SatNAV voice was too low compared to the music, so I might need to adjust that. I couldn't find any option to mute the music during announcements. (Only calls)

When I drove into Sydney, I got stuck in mini-jam, and I must admit, the stop/start system becomes VERY annoying because you're only stopped for 5 secs before the traffic moves 2m. The system should only activate at traffic lights (which I reckon it could work out using the built in map). That sort of wear/tear would kill a car, no matter how much it's been designed for it.

Oh, 120km/h MFD seems to be bout 114km/h on the GPS on the phone.

[wys]

Hi all, first thanks for all the information people have been posting about their purchases and experiences so far, much appreciated I have a couple of questions for those who have a new MK7.

1. What sort of real-world fuel consumption figures are people with MK7's seeing and how have you been driving the car (frugal or pushing it hard)? I've seen some reviews that (for eg) state a 90tsi get more like 7.5+ in the real world which is quite a difference.

2. Those with the drivers assistance package - how have you found it, in particular the different profiles? Do you feel it's been worth getting?

I have done 2200km now, roughly half traffic half freeway maybe freeway a bit more, and I'm averaging 5.5L to 5.7L/100km.

[buddy03]

I've been averaging around 8.5L/100km on my 103tsi. Mostly around the city traffic with some highway driving.

I'm a mild driver so it's a bit disappointing as I was expecting closer to 6.5L/100km for city driving as per the specifications.

Anyone with 103tsi experiencing the same or is there something wrong with my car?

[wai]

It is highly unlikely you will achieve the figures quoted by the manufacturer for fuel consumption for any vehicle.. They are not achieved in actual urban or highway driving but on a dynamometer on a defined speed/load cycle that is supposed to "equate" to such driving.

Even with cruise control on a freeway with little undulation, you will be extremely lucky to get close to the figures quoted by the manufacturer.

One suggestion is to use the web site www.fuelly.com and use it to track and map your fuel consumption. Over a period of time you will see how things vary and what a realistic number is.

[brad]

It is highly unlikely you will achieve the figures quoted by the manufacturer for fuel consumption for any vehicle.. They are not achieved in actual urban or highway driving but on a dynamometer on a defined speed/load cycle that is supposed to "equate" to such driving.

Even with cruise control on a freeway with little undulation, you will be extremely lucky to get close to the figures quoted by the manufacturer.

One suggestion is to use the web site www.fuelly.com and use it to track and map your fuel consumption. Over a period of time you will see how things vary and what a realistic number is.

OTOH, if you hang out in the Skoda section you'll find most drivers getting the manufacturers figure or better. VW group vehicles seem pretty good in this regard once they are run-in (5,000km+). I average 6.7L/100km & factory claim was 7.6L/100km. Once I hit the suburbs it's about 8L/100km.

Buddy03: How many km have you done & do you do lots of short trips (<10km)?

[buddy03]

Buddy03: How many km have you done & do you do lots of short trips (<10km)?

Yes I do a lot of <10km trips and a 60km trip once a week. Even in my 60km trip the car averages about 7.8L/100km.

I've only done about 300km, still using the fuel tank from the dealership. I've only had the car for couple of weeks.

Maybe I need to let the car run in for a while more before considering the petrol consumption.

[bennjamin]

scroll thru the MFD menu and Im sure you will see your average speed is low....I have approx. 700kms on the clock in my 90tsi and the average speed is 20km/h. This is a indication of why my fuel economy isnt soo great ! It maybe the reason for you too.

Increase that average speed to 80 or 90km/h (ie lots of highway) and your fuel economy will drop right down into nice 5-6l/100km territory.

I've been averaging around 8.5L/100km on my 103tsi. Mostly around the city traffic with some highway driving.

I'm a mild driver so it's a bit disappointing as I was expecting closer to 6.5L/100km for city driving as per the specifications.

Anyone with 103tsi experiencing the same or is there something wrong with my car?

[brad]

Yes I do a lot of <10km trips and a 60km trip once a week. Even in my 60km trip the car averages about 7.8L/100km.

I've only done about 300km, still using the fuel tank from the dealership. I've only had the car for couple of weeks.

Maybe I need to let the car run in for a while more before considering the petrol consumption.

The short trips will kill your fuel consumption as the engine isn't really getting hot enough to reach optimum efficiency. I know when I'm on home duties I try & walk or ride as the short trips are like owning a V8.

My engine didn't start to free up until ~3000km & continued to improve right through to 15,000km. I would recomend you drive without even thinking about fuel economy until 3000km. Possibly go for a few drives in the country - maybe up Macquarie Pass or The Old Pacific Hwy, Mt Ousley Rd, etc. Somewhere with either a steep hill or lots of curves so you have to slow down then accelerate smoothly.

edit: re: what Benjamin says. My avg spd is ~40kmh & that's with 80km of hwy driving most days