Driven the new GTI to work for the first time. Obviously wasn't expecting to get anywhere near the GTD's fuel economy, but was a little surprised that for a journey in which the GTD would typically get 45-48 mpg, the GTI only managed 32 mpg (and that was taking it easy) - gulp !
Obviously the GTI only has 60 miles on it at present so is possibly quite tight, and should loosen up somewhat. Was hoping for around 35-36 mpg for the same journey, so like I say, hopefully as the miles increase the economy will get better ?
In any case, as brilliant as the GTD was as an all rounder, the GTI even with it's tiny mileage, really wants to go and feels much more sprightly than the GTD, and I was really shocked at just how quiet and smooth these cars are, even running 19" wheels.