MK7 GTD - Real Life MPG

[crayzeuk]

Long time lurker here sorry, first time on a forum so this may be in the wrong section but... I noticed you said about the GTD getting unwanted attention, in what way? Only I have one due to me in a couple of weeks so I was curious to know.

[J400uk]

I think I know what p3asa is referring too. Coming from a very plain looking 2.0 TDI Match to this, the way people perceive the car is a lot different...

Today was a good day for economy anyway, 55mpg on the way in and 53mpg coming back. Definitely seems to be improved as the mileage is getting higher (3700 in 7 weeks) and that's just driving it normally without consciously trying.

[crayzeuk]

@j400uk thanks for clearing that up, I kind of thought he meant unwanted attention from the wrong sort of people, as im already a little weary because of some of the horror stories Ive read on other forums. Looking forward to it nevertheless and been on this forum just makes me realise ive made a great decision. Thanks again 

[andrewparker]

I find it a little sad these cars are to be driven and enjoyed not poodled along to try & get unbelievable mpg 

I'm pretty sure everyone here is driving a GTD because they need a car that offers the right compromise between performance and economy, otherwise we'd all be driving GTIs or Rs. The major attraction of the GTD for me, and indeed why I bought one, is that it can sit on the motorway at 60mpg+, or provide decent thrills when driven enthusiastically. Not many cars can do that.

[corgi]

Got this this morning on the way to work

that is brilliant. I have only been doing my my 5 mile commute and back this month due to so clown being in charge but i am getting around 49mpg on the commutes.

Average speed? Over what distance?

I'm sure it is possible... just not driving normally? 

[p3asa]

No not driving normally 
Over 12 miles 60mph then down to 50mph due to traffic then 30mph for the last mile or so.
Always changing about 2k.
I certainly don't drive like that normally but wanted to see what I could get out a full tank of fuel as i usually only get around 440 miles. I managed just over 500 miles driving.

[J400uk]

I find it a little sad these cars are to be driven and enjoyed not poodled along to try & get unbelievable mpg 

I'm pretty sure everyone here is driving a GTD because they need a car that offers the right compromise between performance and economy, otherwise we'd all be driving GTIs or Rs. The major attraction of the GTD for me, and indeed why I bought one, is that it can sit on the motorway at 60mpg+, or provide decent thrills when driven enthusiastically. Not many cars can do that.

Agreed. I'm driving this because I do 25,000 miles a year meaning diesel is a necessity to keep fuel costs under control. When I was doing 5000 miles a year I had a GTI. If circumstances change again I'll get an R! Nothing in it between them price wise but big difference in running costs.

[dippy_x]

I'm coming up for 40k on the clock now.  Average 50 - 53mpg without any effort in these 'summer' months. Have had the occasional 60+ but don't know how or why as driving style has never been different.

[J400uk]

Almost managed 63mpg today! This was my first time actually trying for economy as I left work with only 35 miles showing remaining and a 43 mile journey to make. So AC off, Eco mode and staying in the slow lane resulted in this:



Filled up and only got 48.5 litres in before it clicked off so could have kept going even further...

[J400uk]

Do people have any preference for type of fuel? I never use supermarket stuff but I'm finding that Shell Regular diesel gets notably higher MPG than Esso diesel.