170 TDI or 140TDI

[stevieC]

go for a 170 tdi brilliant car,i've ran one for over 2 years and never missed a beat.You will easily see 55mpg at 70

[SRGTD]

I had MK5 GT 170 for just over 4 years. Had problems with the DPF getting blocked once at just over 3 years into ownership. Apart from that, I had 2 faulty central locking control modules - no other problems.

As far as MPG was concerned; used to see upper 40's on a decent run. Must say, I agree with dubber36; I'd go for a MK6. Really liked my MK5 but like my MK6 so much more.

[nadlad]

all the  gt sports i see  are pretty poverty spec no duel climate, no cruise all you get is leathers!!!

[Adam]

Look at Audi A3 better spec and built.

[nadlad]

A3's remind me of rep cars

[Rhyso]

Look at Audi A3 better spec and built.

^^^ This

A3
TDI
170
Remap

Job done



Just don't expect 55mpg from one; standard or not.  I average between 45 and 48mpg

[nadlad]

rhs: thought the 170s remapped to around 210 the feedback from others seems to be 55 if driven steady and 50 hard just dont get this mpg thing

[Adam]

rhs: thought the 170s remapped to around 210.

On optimistic dynos yes.

[Rhyso]

rhs: thought the 170s remapped to around 210.

On optimistic dynos yes.

And also if you get rid of the DPF.  Those claiming 210bhp are living in a fantasy world.  That, and mine is tweaked to give more power at the top end

I drive mine fairly steady and the best I've seen from a tank is 49mpg........

[nadlad]

maybe the glfs are slightly better economicaly wise?

Rhyso: Did u remove your dpf or just gut the contents and remap it?

theres a dude on ukmkivs who removed dpf and remap and claims around 55-60 mpg lol