Reply With QuoteFunny 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.Originally Posted by Diesel_vert
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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.
Volkswagen Fan
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.
New Dubber
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.
Volkswagen Fanatic
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.
Volkswagen Enthusiast
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!
Last edited by veew; 09-01-2014 at 05:54 PM.
New Dubber
GTI owner here, just past 1800kms.
I got 7.5l/100km from the 3rd tank - this is with some fairly energetic driving off the line whenever I can. I do use cruise control as early as I can - even at 60km/h, and brake early for the lights and coast to a stop when I can.
I should also mention - I have the DSG, but almost 95% of the time, use it in manual mode. I don't use the start-stop function.
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New Dubber
We have had our 90TSi Comfortline for about four months and have driven around 4,500kms (it's lovely!).
We hover around 8-9L/100km on a normal week: we drive ~15-20km every weekday in peak hour traffic at an average speed of ~20-30km/h.
We were away over the holidays doing mostly 10km+ highway driving with a bit of side-street driving too and ended up around 5.5L/100km, average speed of around 60-70km/h.
A few weeks ago I had to drive ~100km (almost entirely highway) each way to and from work for a few days and was getting bang on 5L/100km each trip with an average speed of 85-90km/h.
In general we get around 600-800kms from a full tank.
Volkswagen Fanatic
It would obviously depend on the driving conditions, but in terms of raw figures, I couldn't say.
This is what The Motor Report wrote:
Source: 2012 Volkswagen 'Think Blue' Fuel Economy ChallengeWhen approaching traffic lights, careful judgement was applied to the timing of the lights.
If a short stop was anticipated, we coasted; but if it looked like a long stop, arriving relatively quickly to utilise the benefits of the start/stop system seemed a logical strategy.
Volkswagen claims that the engine needs to be off for at least 15 seconds for this system to be of any efficiency benefit.
So if the journey includes frequent and long stationary periods, the more beneficial the system becomes. On the other hand, someone that drove exclusively on the highway would find the system of little benefit.
Volkswagen Fan
We just got our 110 TDI last week, took it for a hwy run and were pleasantly surprised to see consumption down to 4.9L/100, this on a car with only 200km on the clock. My wife has been getting 5-5.2 for her run for work which is 35km about half of which is highway but even that is often stop start.
Volkswagen Fan
3000km on my GTI with DSG. Spends most of its time in ECO mode with mostly city driving and the odd highway run. Have done a few spirited national park runs.
Long term. 8.9L/100km av speed 38km/h
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