VR6 Fuel consumption

[The_Hawk]

After reading lots and lots of ads before buying my VR6, I noticed ones like this:
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF/details.aspx?Model=GOLF&__Nne=20&__N=4294962746+78 %20+4294962677+4294932693+834+285+257&Make=VOLKSWA GEN%20&State=ACT&silo=1003&state_id=78&distance=25 &Cr=0&%20seot=0&__sid=1128C7B38FE2&R=1417041&__Ns= pCar_Priv%20ateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCoun t_Int32|1||p%20Car_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&tre cs=1

that say their average fuel consumption is 7-8l/100kms, something I find VERY hard to believe.

Which leads to the obvious question, what sort of economy are people getting?

Now I know that I don't exactly drive mine nice all the time, but then I don't flat stick it everywhere either. I'm getting in the 10 - 12L/100km's range, mostly closer to 12.

[gpk_gti]

do a search,this has been discussed before at length! most peeps are getting about 10+ in town and obviously depends on how heavy your foot is!!! I used to get about 14-16 per 100

[Tim]

its possible to get mid 7s to 8s on the hwy. Stop start traffic is the killer. I usually average 10 - 11L / 100kms

[DUBING]

haha welcome 2 the vr6 world.. i would get 17L+ in my old vr6... all depends how you drive em really... i got to a stage where it was drinking about 20L..

[Tim]

i dont know how any of you manage to get fuel economy like that? Even when i flog the arse off her i still get 13 - 14L at worst.

[DubSteve]

I have managed to get 8.1 before on the way back from Canberra. Usually get about 11s

[cOS]

7-8L per 100 is only possible if the guy is only doing highway driving.

I get about 11L on average I would say, I am quite a conservative driver. but yeah, your consumption depends on your foot and the loads you are carrying.

[Soundofav6]

THE best I got was 6.8 /100 going constant 80km for about 20 Kms
usually about 8.5-10/ 100 depends how you drive it.

Put it in context I get about 380-400 daily driving. I have got 468 on that tank wih injector cleaners before going day trip to Hunters Valley.

[MattyT]

9.8 for me usually. Can go as low as mid 8s with fwy cruising.

Will get into the mid teens when I mash the loud pedal.

Average of 7-8 is probably if you completely nanny it in every situation. A bit of a stretch I think.

[BlackVr6ix]

mines at 12.2 at the moment all city driving. i'll post a piccie when i can find it of my usage after a longish trip.