T5 Auto 128kw problems?

[shogun2]

My 6 speed manual 4-Motion TDI gets around 10.5 l/100 Km's around town. This appears to go down significantly on highway driving. Recently did Adelaide/Alice Springs return, and got around 8.5 l/100 Kms.
2005 Multivan Highline, 128 Kw 4-Motion with DieselPower chip.

[Tornado T5]

I have a new 2007 Multivan 128kw 6 speed auto that I have had for a couple of months. I have been a bit disappointed with the fuel consumption which has been around 11.1l/100km. In the same type of driving I was getting less than 8l/100km in my T4 diesel 5 speed manual van.

One of the reasons it uses more fuel, especially around town, is because of the particulate filter I think, but the climate control and all the electronic gizmos don't help either.

The power and the transmission is fantastic but you pay for it at the bowser.

Don't forget a T5 weighs upto 300kg more then a T4.

[Tornado T5]

I currently have T5 6sp manual 128kw and looking at buying a new T5 with the 6sp tiptronic, just want to know if there are any problems as well average fuel consumption, thanks.

I've only done 4500Km since 10 July in my T5 LWB van having come from a '97 T4 manual and simply put I love the T5. I have the trip computer option which has 2 trip meters in one. The 2nd needs to be manually reset (1st one can reset by itself and I have to check the parameters for doing this) and it's showing an average of 9.8L/100km over 3500km. In this period I've actually done some heavy load work, eg 300km with 1000kg in the rear and towing 1200kg. It didn't even notice it. The gearbox itself is brilliant, in full auto mode it downshifts when slowing down providing some engine braking and is very smooth on the upshift while the tip-tronic manual mode is fun. At 100km/hr it sits on a little over 1900rpm in sixth not sure about how that compares to a manual T5. I guess the simple point I could make would be given a second buying decision what would I do...order another one as is without a thought. The manual will naturally be more economical however is CBD/suburban stop-start I thought the auto would be more relaxed and I wanted a more "cruisy" ride this time.. I fold the armrests down, turn up the mp3 radio, settle back and forget I'm driving a "van"..its that satisfying.

[shogun2]

Hey Tornado,
The manual sits about the same as the auto. I'm doing about 2000 rpm at 110 kph.

[Tornado T5]

Hey Tornado,
The manual sits about the same as the auto. I'm doing about 2000 rpm at 110 kph.

Luckily that's a bit different to my old T4 5sp that sat at about 3000rpm/100km/hr.

[BobD]

Luckily that's a bit different to my old T4 5sp that sat at about 3000rpm/100km/hr.

My 2003 T4 TDI 5 speed was around 2400 or 2600 at 100 if I remember correctly. I think the 2.5 petrol was doing 3000 at 100 when I test drove one.

The TDI didn't seem to rev too much and was perfectly geared for any sort of driving. I tow a caravan and the T4 was great, getting around 13l/100km towing at 100kph or a bit higher, even with my 6 adult to teenager kids on board. Most hills could be taken in fourth at over 80kph without much effort.

I haven't yet towed the caravan with the Multivan but it pulled a very heavily loaded trailor up Lesmurdie hill on Welshpool road (a long steep hill for those outside WA) at over 120kph so it is no slouch. I am looking forward to towing with it, although I will have to be careful not to put the foot down too much to keep the fuel consumption reasonable, I think.

[95vr6]

Hey Tornado T5, did you order the trip meter, if so how much. I am looking at a new T5 auto in a month or so. I have noticed the speedo is 5km out. 115 indicated is 110 on my gps at 2100rpm.

[Tornado T5]

Hey Tornado T5, did you order the trip meter, if so how much. I am looking at a new T5 auto in a month or so. I have noticed the speedo is 5km out. 115 indicated is 110 on my gps at 2100rpm.

Looking at the Burwin VW price list dated 11/1/2007 the multi-function trip comp was $325 and really worth it. I especially like the way you move through the different features using 2 small buttons on the end of right stalk and have 2 seperate trip meters plus the normal "standard" trip odometer in the dash. Only thing better would be steering wheel mounted controls imo. I reset the dash trip odometer every new tank of fuel, trip meter "2" is left untouched for long term values and trip meter "1" I reset occassionally or it resets itself on start-up in the morning (still haven't read the manual fully).

[95vr6]

was it a dealer fit or factory? Any other options you have.

[Tornado T5]

was it a dealer fit or factory? Any other options you have.

Factory order..and as for options well you did ask.....

Factory order:
colour-coded bumpers (smooth finish)
esp
height adjust seat, lumbar, armrest - driver's seat
front side & curtain airbags
multi-function trip computer
miyato 16" alloy wheels
park distance control - rear only
wooden floor - factory fitted
fog lamps - front integrated
wing doors
3 rear fixed windows - factory fitted
1 sliding c/right front window - factory fit
Dealer fit:
h/duty rear springs - local fit
window tint - ambulance shade - local fit

Veh-Quip fitted options:
cargo barrier - dual position
air-cond screen
front protection loop bar
velour wall lining
rear -h/d hitch 2500kg & protect bar & step & wiring box
vq bucket seats x 2 units
quick release option 1 x pair
engineer's report
rubber mat
carpet wheel arches......

I know I'm very lucky.....but I thought I can't fit 3 cars at home so my "van" will be the second car......next wash i'll post pics in the photo's thread.