New Passat 206TSI R-Line

[chopper]

The fuel use is improving... or, should I perhaps say, my driving style is improving!

Last fill, with a mix of freeway and town returned just under 10L/100kms... but that was Eco full time and 90% highway driving. I would have expected a bit lower... but I guess you can't have everything!

[Wynnston]

The fuel use is improving... or, should I perhaps say, my driving style is improving!

Last fill, with a mix of freeway and town returned just under 10L/100kms... but that was Eco full time and 90% highway driving. I would have expected a bit lower... but I guess you can't have everything!

I assume you're using 98 Ron and not some ethanol blend?


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[SciroccoJ]

The fuel use is improving... or, should I perhaps say, my driving style is improving!

Last fill, with a mix of freeway and town returned just under 10L/100kms... but that was Eco full time and 90% highway driving. I would have expected a bit lower... but I guess you can't have everything!

haha... I guess right leg need improvment!

[chopper]

Fuel type doesn't seem to matter!

I did a bit of an experiment yesterday... we took it over the Snowy Mountains Highway! Eco versus Sport...no bloody difference to average fuel use! Both were doing around 8.8L/100kms (it was VERY hilly!). Sport was much better for throttle response and handling etc. Eco only seems to work around town...

It seems to be improving... especially when I'm not stuck on Parramatta Rd in peak hour! I wonder if it just needs to loosen up a bit... perhaps the engine was a bit tight, she's only just clicked over 3,000kms.

[Wynnston]

Fuel type doesn't seem to matter!

I did a bit of an experiment yesterday... we took it over the Snowy Mountains Highway! Eco versus Sport...no bloody difference to average fuel use! Both were doing around 8.8L/100kms (it was VERY hilly!). Sport was much better for throttle response and handling etc. Eco only seems to work around town...

It seems to be improving... especially when I'm not stuck on Parramatta Rd in peak hour! I wonder if it just needs to loosen up a bit... perhaps the engine was a bit tight, she's only just clicked over 3,000kms.

If you're using anything like E10 or E85 (don't even know if our cars can run it) then you'd have higher consumption.

It would be nice to have a sport mode without the stupid sports style gear changes (revs too much). I think I'll get one of those DSG tunes to fix that.


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[chopper]

If you're using anything like E10 or E85 (don't even know if our cars can run it) then you'd have higher consumption.

It would be nice to have a sport mode without the stupid sports style gear changes (revs too much). I think I'll get one of those DSG tunes To fix that.

You can use E10 apparently... I found the German website reference for it. United sells 95RON E10... I know it has a lower calorific value per litre, but I wouldn't expect 14L/100kms difference! From memory, those were on regular 95RON tanks though.

The first thing I do when I put it in sport, is to pull the selector down when in 'D' to disengage the Sports ('S') gear change for the regular ('D') changes. It's great after that...

[Mac135]

OK so there's no magic button to push to get an exhaust note that we were missing.

And I know what you mean this is an R-line model and not an R, so it a luxury model with sports trim rather than a "proper" sports model.

Nothing that a trip to the exhaust shop couldn't fix. However it is a little disappointing given that it's already a $65k car.

I went for a test drive the other day as I need to replace my Scirocco. while I enjoyed the drive I felkt the car lacked some of the theatre I was looking for given the similar engine in the Roc and the 206. While sports mode makes the exhaust louder none of what I call the theatre of the drive has been programmed into the Passat. I was told that the blips and farts of the Golf are have been programmed out of the 206TSI.

An Audi S3 sedan will be my next drive once I get through negotiating a price and choosing a colour. Did enjoy the Passat though.

[Bass Junky]

Hi All,

I've had my car (RLine Wags, 206, Black, Roof) for 600 kilometers now, and I'm a but miffed with the response of the thing.
My old R36 off the line was really good and responded to the throttle quite nicely. This new wagon, no matter how hard I mash the throttle there's about a 1.5-2 second delay before it's actually hoofing along.

Has anyone else noticed this or found it a problem?

Thanks in Advance.

[Wynnston]

Hi All,

I've had my car (RLine Wags, 206, Black, Roof) for 600 kilometers now, and I'm a but miffed with the response of the thing.
My old R36 off the line was really good and responded to the throttle quite nicely. This new wagon, no matter how hard I mash the throttle there's about a 1.5-2 second delay before it's actually hoofing along.

Has anyone else noticed this or found it a problem?

Thanks in Advance.

It's fairly normal. It's the downside of a 2.0L with a biggish turbo. It could be something to do with the DSG limiting itself as well. Try turning off auto hold putting the car in S and changing manually (just as a test) I know the box goes into neutral on auto hold and it could be causing more of a delay as well.


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[AZ_Wagon]

Hi All,

I've had my car (RLine Wags, 206, Black, Roof) for 600 kilometers now, and I'm a but miffed with the response of the thing.
My old R36 off the line was really good and responded to the throttle quite nicely. This new wagon, no matter how hard I mash the throttle there's about a 1.5-2 second delay before it's actually hoofing along.

Has anyone else noticed this or found it a problem?

Thanks in Advance.

G'day
So yes, I have the same experience as you. I have 4000k's on mine now but I must say it's not always an obvious delay. I think S mode makes the delay slightly less. If you want some more oomph, have a JB1 or JB4 installed. You will not be disappointed. A DSG tune could be an option but it may bring up a TD1 fault and cause warranty issues.
Hope this helps!
AZ

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