Golf 118TSI vs. 103TDI

**NovaArtist** · 09-02-2010, 01:39 AM

I thought that was you - as you mentioned Wangara in an earlier post - but was not sure if you were referring to Saturday just gone. Well, even though we did not get to drive what turned out to be your car in the end, I was happy enough with the experience with the manual and an earlier drive of the Diesel, even though it had the DSG, that I decided to bite the bullet and order one, which must have been about an hour after you.

Also, I stand corrected on the 118 TSI, it appears my suppositions over fuel economy over a 15 minute drive are incorrect, as people are getting close to ADR fuel economy out of the 118 TSI in the real world.

**cktsi** · 09-02-2010, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by NovaArtist

Also, I stand corrected on the 118 TSI, it appears my suppositions over fuel economy over a 15 minute drive are incorrect, as people are getting close to ADR fuel economy out of the 118 TSI in the real world.

What I wrote in my post is that you will consistently get lower fuel consumption in TDI vs TSI. The more accurate conclusion is you can get ADR figures in a TSI, but less frequently than you will in TDI.

There are so many factors influencing fuel economy such as whether you live in a hilly area or extreme climate. In summer I'm finding it harder to get close to ADR - or last week in Sydney's heavy rain when traffic isn't moving, you will burn more fuel.

The TDI will consistently use less fuel than TSI. After memory 2 reset on the trip computer I'm now averaging 7.7l/100km instead of 7.2l/100km now that the weather is more humid & warmer - and I drive through really hilly areas.

**waterboy** · 09-02-2010, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by bmck

850 is impressive!

Did you happen to note what the reported range was just before you filled?

It usually says about 650. I fill up with nothing but BP ultimate so yeah.

**bmck** · 09-02-2010, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by waterboy

It usually says about 650. I fill up with nothing but BP ultimate so yeah.

No - I meant when you filled up after 850 km, what was the reported remaining range? 0km? 20km? 45km?

In other words, exactly how "empty" were you when you filled?

**waterboy** · 09-02-2010, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by bmck

No - I meant when you filled up after 850 km, what was the reported remaining range? 0km? 20km? 45km?

In other words, exactly how "empty" were you when you filled?

ohhhh haha
silly me

30kms champ

**Frankenstrat** · 09-02-2010, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by NovaArtist

I thought that was you - as you mentioned Wangara in an earlier post - but was not sure if you were referring to Saturday just gone.

Yes, it was Saturday 06/02/10, we'd arranged to be there at 10:30am.

I presume you've ordered a 103TDI manual? Which colour did you go for?

**NovaArtist** · 09-02-2010, 10:28 PM

I didn't really have any choice - the only one heading this way during the month of Feb is grey one (so I've been told)- so I took that. I hope to collect it before the end of the month. If I ordered it from scratch, it would probably take over 3 months. Yes, a 103 TDI manual.
Regards,

**Frankenstrat** · 10-02-2010, 10:33 AM

Well, I was given a choice of grey, grey, grey, grey or grey. My wife and I discussed it at length and we decided to go for grey.

Like you, I was faced with a 4-5 month delivery had I gone for Candy White. It simply wasn't an option for me to wait that long, that plus the deal they have going at the present time made it an easy decision for me.

You won't regret your choice NovaArtist, United Grey isn't bland, it's tastefully understated. It says, this driver has class and refinement. Well, I suppose what it really says is I just couldn't wait that long to get behind the wheel of a Golf.

**x_rotary_rasp** · 10-02-2010, 03:48 PM

I'm getting 810km when the fuel warning tone goes off. I have about 70kms till empty when this happens.

I also have a United Grey 103TDi. Perfect colour since it doesn't show up as much grit/dust on the vehicle even after a light drizzle.

I also have a black car... I have spent some money in equipment in keeping it looking immaculate (rotary, DA orbital... you name it... I have it!).

I am sooo over detailling the car. Hehehe... I would probably do a touch up detail once I wash the car.

Most times, I use BP Diesel.

Overall, I am satisfied with the car. I had an annoying door rattle which I have fixed myself. Removing the inner door panel is a piece of cake. This is the only thing that bugged me.