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Title: GTi - MPG
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 29 December 2011, 17:24
I reckon i'll get it to 40 MPG on my regular drive to work! And before anyone asks, yes i do drive it like a fairy!

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/GolfMPG.jpg)
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: carl1 on 29 December 2011, 19:50
yes i got just over 40 mpg the other day over 20 miles taking it easy with 350 miles on clock, that was 45-60 mph it seems its a bit more frugal than my ed30 from memory but as expected not as many mpg than my mk6 gti.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Steve30 on 29 December 2011, 20:34
Dont see the point if you own ed35 why not by hybrid  :grin:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 29 December 2011, 20:49
Dont see the point if you own ed35 why not by hybrid  :grin:

Very funny!!! If i save a little during the dull drive to work then I feel less guilty when I give it some at the weekend!
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: carl1 on 29 December 2011, 21:20
I couldn't go much faster dark country roads and raining, just checking out all aspects of what the car is capable of, can't speed and don't speed that much theirs a time and place.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Steve30 on 29 December 2011, 21:29
Dont see the point if you own ed35 why not by hybrid  :grin:

Very funny!!! If i save a little during the dull drive to work then I feel less guilty when I give it some at the weekend!

Banter and sarcasm on here ,wellcome the mad world of the mk6   :wink: get it mapped then you'll see the difference!!
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: AlanD on 30 December 2011, 10:22
lol @ GTI owners that enjoy good MPG. Something so wrong about that.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Exonian on 30 December 2011, 10:33
lol @ GTI owners that enjoy good MPG. Something so wrong about that.

GTIs are about a blend of talents, thus fuel economy is reasonably important. Those that don't care about such things buy either R32s if they need something small or RS3s it they're rich and need something small, or just buy a proper performance car in the first place.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: JonnyG on 30 December 2011, 10:43
Even us R owners can manage 40mpg (only just though)  :wink:

A steady 58mph on the motorway over 21 miles can get this :-

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/Jerry_G/41mpg.jpg)

Overall I'm getting 27mpg though, so not quite as good as a GTi

The AWD transmission losses have always affected mpg - you can feel the car slowing as soon as you lift off.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: AlanD on 30 December 2011, 12:27
27MPG is a million time better than what MK4/5 R owners got ;)
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: +49 on 30 December 2011, 12:39
My standard mk4 1.8t averages 24mpg all around town and shortish jouneys

But can't better 30mpg at a steady 65mph on the motorway.Normal 80's drops it to the late 20's

So consider yourselfs luucky i've only got 150bhp aswell :P

Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 21 January 2012, 18:15
Who says the 35 is cr@p on fuel! it was 40 mpg but by the time i got my phone out is had dropped.

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/GolfMPG01.jpg)
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: R32UK on 21 January 2012, 18:36
27MPG is a million time better than what MK4/5 R owners got ;)

I would average 24mpg.. if thats all the R owners are getting, then I would rather pay the extra 3mpg just for the sound  :evil:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: carl1 on 21 January 2012, 18:43
ed35 is not crap on fuel compared to other hot hatches, its just standard gti is so good on fuel.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Jimmymature on 21 January 2012, 19:08
ed35 is not crap on fuel compared to other hot hatches, its just standard gti is so good on fuel.

I must have a broken one then as in a year my average MPG is 26.1!!!! :cry:


Jim
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: carl1 on 21 January 2012, 19:23
ed35 is not crap on fuel compared to other hot hatches, its just standard gti is so good on fuel.

I must have a broken one then as in a year my average MPG is 26.1!!!! :cry:


Jim
sounds like more fun tho or a fair bit of city driving
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 January 2012, 19:35
 :shocked: those are some good mpg's for a gti.....nice one! :wink:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: PenguinGTI on 22 January 2012, 01:11
The best I have had is 49.7mpg out of it - a steady 60mph from Glasgow to Ayr on cruise control.

In fact, for one portion of the journey (around 15 minutes driving after just filling up with fuel, the on board computer read 62.1 mpg but that soon disappeared.

Overall average though, is about 34mpg as I do a lot of very short journeys and also can't resist putting my foot down.  :evil:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: JamesR27 on 22 January 2012, 18:47
This is the best I have got in mine.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/IMG_0164.jpg)

Overall average is 34 MPG, including a commute of 4 miles each way in the week and seeing 22 mpg being stuck in traffic every night.

That compares to overall 31 MPG in my mk5 with much more motorway miles in my commute.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 22 January 2012, 19:06
Really impressed with that! I reckon I'll break 42 within the next month.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Steve30 on 22 January 2012, 20:37
Really impressed with that! I reckon I'll break 42 within the next month.

What's the point in this thread GTI who can get best MPG load bollicks !! :grin:

ESP Edition 35 just drive Fooking thing   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Exonian on 22 January 2012, 20:51
Really impressed with that! I reckon I'll break 42 within the next month.

What's the point in this thread GTI who can get best MPG load bollicks !! :grin:

 :laugh: Especially an ED35 with a K04 turbo that's whole raison d'etre is being efficient at high revs, I struggle to get 32mpg on my 'normal' GTI and I don't exactly drive like an 18 year old high on testosterone...
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: squirrelGTi on 23 January 2012, 11:32
This was taken probably around Oct last year on my stroll to work...... and it really was a stroll that day!


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/darrensen/photo-1.jpg)
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: GolfTi on 23 January 2012, 14:35
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/IMG_0199.jpg)

Bluefin made around 2mpg difference.

I won't be doing it again though.

As mentioned earlier, what's the point of having a GTI if you can't enjoy it.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: dubber36 on 23 January 2012, 17:10

As mentioned earlier, what's the point of having a GTI if you can't enjoy it.

For some people, they bought their GTI because it's just a nice car to own and aren't all that fussed about ultimate performance. It is possible to enjoy owning and driving a nice car without having to drive quickly.

I've had my Mk2 for 3 years and don't think I've ben over 80mph in it.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: mac7 on 23 January 2012, 18:48
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 23 January 2012, 19:01
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

Hi, I started this thread in my 35 and its improving. I fit into the category that dubber36 described though.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: gizzywizzy on 23 January 2012, 19:33
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

Hi, I started this thread in my 35 and its improving. I fit into the category that dubber36 described though.

Yeah don't we know it, second stupid thread you've started FFS.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 23 January 2012, 21:37
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

Hi, I started this thread in my 35 and its improving. I fit into the category that dubber36 described though.

Yeah don't we know it, second stupid thread you've started FFS.

Oh dear here we go again...........................
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: gizzywizzy on 23 January 2012, 22:24
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

Hi, I started this thread in my 35 and its improving. I fit into the category that dubber36 described though.

Yeah don't we know it, second stupid thread you've started FFS.

Oh dear here we go again...........................

The answer is in your hands, stop posting rubbish threads and I won't criticise you.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: KrazyZ on 23 January 2012, 22:36
Wow all you guys get really good milage over the last 5 or 6 tanks of fuel I haven't seen over 25MPG average :cry: I must have a broken one too.  Although I have touched 30MPG if I get stuck behind a lorry for miles on end but it is rare that I stay behind him long unless there are other cars in front of me.   
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Steve30 on 24 January 2012, 05:48
I dont believe your getting these figures esp with KO4 , stop talking sh*t get real  :evil:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: KrazyZ on 24 January 2012, 12:48
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/KrazySoB_363/DSCN0832.jpg)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/KrazySoB_363/DSCN0834.jpg)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/KrazySoB_363/DSCN0833.jpg)

The second one is from my trip home this morning it was about 15 miles.  Like I said I think mine is broken. :cry:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Boxxer7 on 27 January 2012, 15:24
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

My Ed 35 is currently averaging overall 31.1mpg most for a single trip I've seen is 35! But I can't resist the noise.:smiley:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: gman86 on 28 January 2012, 00:34
On this journey ... http://g.co/maps/ax99x ...

I managed ...

(http://repo.magaff.co.uk/images/mpg.jpg)

A few weeks later I got another 2.6mpg but failed to get a picture :(

2010 GTI DSG with ~13k on the clock, with Bluefin
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: carl1 on 28 January 2012, 08:08

(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/KrazySoB_363/DSCN0834.jpg)


The second one is from my trip home this morning it was about 15 miles.  Like I said I think mine is broken. :cry:
Well something not right if your water temp is only that high after 15 miles, unless you have taken pic 10 mins after you have finished journey  :smiley:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: The Doc on 28 January 2012, 08:34
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

Hi, I started this thread in my 35 and its improving. I fit into the category that dubber36 described though.

Yeah don't we know it, second stupid thread you've started FFS.

Oh dear here we go again...........................

Happens to us all from time to time, for my benefit what what your first stupid thread?  :grin:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: The Doc on 28 January 2012, 08:37
A steady 58mph on the motorway over 21 miles can get this :-)

I think 58mph is a good speed for fuel economy vs comfort as a test bench plus your not being overtaken by lorries as you do at 56  :wink:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 January 2012, 10:59
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

Hi, I started this thread in my 35 and its improving. I fit into the category that dubber36 described though.

Yeah don't we know it, second stupid thread you've started FFS.

Oh dear here we go again...........................

Happens to us all from time to time, for my benefit what what your first stupid thread?  :grin:

The one where he's whining that he didn't get an Edition 35 keyring with his car. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: simonpolly on 28 January 2012, 11:13
According to diamond hell he only got 14mpg when he test drove a Mk6,that's why he never wants to own a mk6 :rolleyes:, I'm sure people just make things up on here  :undecided:
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 28 January 2012, 11:22
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

Hi, I started this thread in my 35 and its improving. I fit into the category that dubber36 described though.

Yeah don't we know it, second stupid thread you've started FFS.

Oh dear here we go again...........................

Happens to us all from time to time, for my benefit what what your first stupid thread?  :grin:

The one where he's whining that he didn't get an Edition 35 keyring with his car. :rolleyes:

I've got it now thanks for asking!
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: GolfTi on 28 January 2012, 11:25
Remap and 98/99RON fuel seem to make quite a difference to mpg.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 January 2012, 13:49
I'd be interested to see what Ed35 owners are getting, as a comparision to the R which at the moment is struggling to get above 30mpg.

Hi, I started this thread in my 35 and its improving. I fit into the category that dubber36 described though.

Yeah don't we know it, second stupid thread you've started FFS.

Oh dear here we go again...........................

Happens to us all from time to time, for my benefit what what your first stupid thread?  :grin:

The one where he's whining that he didn't get an Edition 35 keyring with his car. :rolleyes:

I've got it now thanks for asking!

Thank god. I am delighted for you (not).
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: KrazyZ on 28 January 2012, 14:09

(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/KrazySoB_363/DSCN0834.jpg)


The second one is from my trip home this morning it was about 15 miles.  Like I said I think mine is broken. :cry:
Well something not right if your water temp is only that high after 15 miles, unless you have taken pic 10 mins after you have finished journey  :smiley:

It was taken like 45 mins to an hour after my drive so the engine had time to cool down to this temp.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: PenguinGTI on 13 February 2012, 22:55
Just to say, from Strathaven to Braehead tonight I averaged 50.3 mpg according to the display. That was sticking at a faily gentle 60mph where legal and 30mph where not.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Edi35 on 15 February 2012, 10:05
GTI's can get great MPG I have seen 48 once on my MK6 and 46 once on my ED30 just to see what it could do if I tried. However that was the one and only time in each and the real world average for both over the time I have owned them is 35 for the MK6 and 32 for the ED30 so I am expecting 32 out of the ED35.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 15 February 2012, 12:42
32 is a good shout. My 35 has dropped a bit due to the inclement weather etc but thats to be expected. My run to work is avg. late 30's but that drops when going around town.
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: I.D.C. on 15 February 2012, 15:24
During the cold spell I could not get better than 34mpg mixed driving. ( I'm out in the country )
Now the weather has got mild the car is giving 38mpg :)
Title: Re: GTi - MPG
Post by: Edi35 on 16 February 2012, 01:05
32 is a good shout. My 35 has dropped a bit due to the inclement weather etc but thats to be expected. My run to work is avg. late 30's but that drops when going around town.

TBH I used to drive my ED30 harder than the MK6 as it was more focused and the engine had a come on let's go to the max character to it  :evil: This is the biggest thing I miss about the ED30 and is the character I will get from the ED35. I don't really care that the MPG will be worse in the ED35 as my grin will be huge!  :grin: