Had my GTI a week and already looking to sell (MPG!!)

[phil1975]

I've always been impressed with the gti's fuel economy! at the end of the day its a reasonably heavy car with a 2litre turbo petrol engine in it with low profile tyres (awards for fuel economy its not going to win)

Maybe sell up, buy a R32, run that for a bit, then your think your gti was ok

[stealthwolf]

It would certainly realign the OP's perception of economy after having driven a diesel!

[jbc]

My 2006 gti did about 37mpg average because of my long motorway commute to work. Motorway runs at 70mph could average out at about 40mpg if you were gentle with the accelerator. Around town and on cold start ups was always nearer 25mpg. I think those figures are about as high as anybody would be able to achieve routinely.

Other things I noticed: 10% better economy on Shell V Power compared to standard 95RON fuel. Always gave 3mpg worse economy in cold winter months. New air filter +2mpg and the recall for replacement coil packs +2mpg.

[rdfcpete]

You can have great performance OR great MPG. unfortunately you will never get both together  

Well, that's becoming nearly not true in today's world. Your later 330d's will offer a solid 45/48mpg when you're pottering with the family. When you nip home the quieter way from work cross country, they can be that six seconds to 60 and 155mph car too.

More and more manufacturers are trying this sorta' "hybrid" attempt at a frugal but drivers car that enthusiasts would turn to in the market. The E90 330d seems to have pioneered this for many owners.

Depends what you consider 'great' performance and 'great' MPG or running costs    The real world balance lies roughly with something like the 330d.

[phil1975]

Plus if you buy a bmw you get to drive like a complete **************************************************


(only a joke folks )

[dmac1969]

Ive had my 2005 GTI over two years and NEVER seen mpg under 20 once Ive driven more than 5 miles. I only live 2 miles from work and it takes me less than ten mins to drive it (far too idle to cycle or walk!) the car isnt even warm when I switch it off and the MFA says over 30 MPG every time (mind you its all downhill!) On the was home (uphill) I usually see 23.5 MPG. When the car is warm , around town I get around 32-35 mpg and on a run between 38 and 42. My car is an early one with the AXX engine , I believe. Anyone regularly getting less than 20 mpg around town on a standard K03 GTI needs to get their car in for attention - theres something wrong with it.

MPG of a run from Berwick upon Tweed to Galashiels (45 miles) , mix of A and B roads , 50 -70 mph.

[GrayMK5GTI]

You can have great performance OR great MPG. unfortunately you will never get both together  

Well, that's becoming nearly not true in today's world. Your later 330d's will offer a solid 45/48mpg when you're pottering with the family. When you nip home the quieter way from work cross country, they can be that six seconds to 60 and 155mph car too.

More and more manufacturers are trying this sorta' "hybrid" attempt at a frugal but drivers car that enthusiasts would turn to in the market. The E90 330d seems to have pioneered this for many owners.

Depends what you consider 'great' performance and 'great' MPG or running costs    The real world balance lies roughly with something like the 330d.

If you use the power (foot to floor) then MPG will take some serious hammering. Diesel or petrol you will still lose a good percentage of fuel economy. To make that 200+ bhp the 330d produces will mean burning some diesel. As most people dip in and out of the power and spend the majority of the time cruising then 45+mpg is very reasonable.

I'd imagine on a track day in that BMW, using the turbo all the time, it would struggle for 30mpg.

[andrewparker]

But that would be 10MPG+ more than a GTI...

[chocice]

Thats one thing I hate about the gti, the high cost of petrol and tyres. I like my golf to much to sell her and shes done less then 30,000miles, I wonder would I save money in the long run if I bought a second car for daily commute and used the golf on weekends? I do 12,000 miles a year I was thinking get a nissan micra really old and cheap, it prop wont lose any value as its at its lowest point and would be peanuts to run and insure.

[MC71]

^^^^ "hate" sounds like your driving the wrong tyre of car for your needs buddy.

If your running 19's and taking it to the track with 888's on then yes they are expensive but if your on 18's and running (for example) GY F1's then no they are not expensive, in fact I would say at £500 a set they are relatively cheap and will last a couple of years with non track driving.

Don't think you do enough miles to pay for a second car as a daily driver, factor in maintenance etc. If you buy a second car, buy brand new, one on 0% finance with a couple of £k put down and about £150 payments each month. First 3 years are usually covered for services and no MOT to worry about blah blah blah. Only worth it if your fuel bill is £300+ a month IMO. don't forget, you'll still be driving your GT and I as well.

 

[scottm72]

^^^^ "hate" sounds like your driving the wrong tyre of car for your needs buddy.

If your running 19's and taking it to the track with 888's on then yes they are expensive but if your on 18's and running (for example) GY F1's then no they are not expensive, in fact I would say at £500 a set they are relatively cheap and will last a couple of years with non track driving.

Don't think you do enough miles to pay for a second car as a daily driver, factor in maintenance etc. If you buy a second car, buy brand new, one on 0% finance with a couple of £k put down and about £150 payments each month. First 3 years are usually covered for services and no MOT to worry about blah blah blah. Only worth it if your fuel bill is £300+ a month IMO. don't forget, you'll still be driving your GT and I as well.

 

just bought a set of 18 inch gy f1 asym 2s for £420 delivered so they aint to bad

[mad_pete]

Sounds like you need to shift the MPG vs performance balance a bit. I would expect a sporty diesel would be more the thing for the OP.  Modern cars are reducing the compromise.

[sub39h]

That is quite low

I get 28mpg around town, more like 37mpg on a long trip. Best I've ever seen is 440mi to a tank (which in a 55L tank works out to just over 36 mpg)

It could be a variety of things but it does sound like something is wrong. If you're close to Hinckley I'd get R-Tech to have a look at it.

Good luck!

[Scrubadub]

Do you guys all trust the MFA reading to be accurate? Not sure how the mk5 picks up the reading but early golfs have a very primitive vacuum sensor. I'm guessing the mk5 done on a wheel sensor?

[Poverty]

I was low 20's in mk K1 around town and generally low 30'son the motorway. High 30's on the motorway when I behaved myself.

Some of the figures you guys quote is making my TT look good on petrol