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

**Mr_Bob** · 01-03-2011, 10:51 AM

Yep, my fuel consumption was close to yours, but has dropped to 9-10L/100kms.

I did have a tank at 12L/100, but there was a fair bit of spirited driving that time...

**DDTW** · 01-03-2011, 11:36 AM

My full tank only takes me 330kms. That's a ridiculous 17l/100kms! I only do city driving and have only done 900kms since picking it up on 8/1/2011. Drinks fuel like mad!!

**pologti18t** · 01-03-2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by DDTW

My full tank only takes me 330kms. That's a ridiculous 17l/100kms! I only do city driving and have only done 900kms since picking it up on 8/1/2011. Drinks fuel like mad!!

So you actually filled up 56L for that 330km you did?

**Pepe** · 01-03-2011, 12:29 PM

This will become a silly thread quickly, as everyone's driving style is different... my average over 8000km of 90% city (Sydney traffic) driving is around 11-11.5. That's not nana driving either. It does get better over time.

**DDTW** · 01-03-2011, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by pologti18t

So you actually filled up 56L for that 330km you did?

The last time i filled up till the tank was full, the MFD showed that I can only travel up to 330km. Yes I know this will go up and down depending on how/where you drive, but my driving style is pretty much the same as I do city driving 90% of the time. It's a car I use to grab meals/coffee & groceries. Work's only 10mins walk from home so it's basically a "toy" car

I don't mind the mileage as I only pump once every two to three weeks!

**aVex** · 28-03-2011, 09:41 AM

I just received my GTI over the weekend, to date I've clocked 300KM. It's a thirsty camel, I need to get use to this, city driving it's consuming 14L/100km on average. I literally can see the fuel indicator moving!

Previously I drove a Honda Jazz, tiny machine compared to this.

**Corey_R** · 28-03-2011, 10:07 AM

You will calm down in time

The GTI is quite efficient, but your driving most definitely won't be when you first get it. Also having the manual, and having come from a Jazz, you'll need to re-learn where to shift to be efficient.
The engine also uses a bit more fuel to start with... after about 5000km it should be practically to what will then be "normal". There are lots of guys hitting the stated figures for consumption though.

**skeep** · 28-03-2011, 10:35 AM

Had the GTI for 1YR, I average now 7.6L per 100km. Started off in the 12s when I first got it. It will go through fuel in the first 2000km for sure, since you're breaking it in.

**brad** · 28-03-2011, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by aVex

I just received my GTI over the weekend, to date I've clocked 300KM. It's a thirsty camel, I need to get use to this, city driving it's consuming 14L/100km on average. I literally can see the fuel indicator moving!

Previously I drove a Honda Jazz, tiny machine compared to this.

minimum 5,000km to run-in. It will keep improving right through to 25,000km