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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Jimp on 22 January 2012, 16:43

Title: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Jimp on 22 January 2012, 16:43
Quick question for the R32 owners, past or present. What kind of MPG did you get and with what kind of driving? The official figure is around 30mpg combined but they're not always accurate.
I do about 60% motorway keeping a steady 60 and 40% city driving, currently getting ~40 MPG from the 1.4 which is slightly above official figures.
There's a chance I could afford an R32 in the coming months but the MPG hit may kill that plan  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Saint Steve on 22 January 2012, 17:03
I'd expect 20 as an average... I wouldn't be buying a R32 and be worried about fuel consumption... you've kind of answered you own question chap. :laugh:

a v6 engine a great soundtrack, and you think keeping to a steady 60 lol...that will not happen for long..
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: mvb on 22 January 2012, 17:27
Quote from: Saint Steve on 22 January 2012, 17:03
I'd expect 20 as an average... I wouldn't be buying a R32 and be worried about fuel consumption... you've kind of answered you own question chap. :laugh:

a v6 engine a great soundtrack, and you think keeping to a steady 60 lol...that will not happen for long..

+1
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Jimp on 22 January 2012, 17:28
20...ouch  :cry: I can afford a hit in MPG but 20 would probably be too low  :undecided: 25+ would be fine though.
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: ashw831 on 22 January 2012, 18:06
Quote from: Jimp on 22 January 2012, 17:28
20...ouch  :cry: I can afford a hit in MPG but 20 would probably be too low  :undecided: 25+ would be fine though.

I am going to be in the same situation as you shortly Jimp, so I think I am going to sway towards an edition 30 I think...
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Luke-P on 22 January 2012, 19:06
Just got rid of my MK5 R. Average MPG was around 23, mixture of driving. ~£85 to fill up, 240 miles to the tank, that was DSG and driving carefully with a few blasts. Don't bother buying an R32 if you're concerned about MPG, they're made to be driven properly not economically. I've just swapped to a MK5 GTI, much better!
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Primus84 on 22 January 2012, 20:34
£85 to fill up? Has the R got a bigger tank then?
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Luke-P on 22 January 2012, 20:41
Yep, only by 5l IIRC.
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Primus84 on 22 January 2012, 20:45
Is this right? According to info I can find online the GTi and the R32 have the same size fuel tank.
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Luke-P on 22 January 2012, 22:11
It is the MK5 R32 in question, if that helps...
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: mac456 on 23 January 2012, 14:45
Quote from: Luke-P on 22 January 2012, 19:06
Just got rid of my MK5 R. Average MPG was around 23, mixture of driving. ~£85 to fill up, 240 miles to the tank, that was DSG and driving carefully with a few blasts. Don't bother buying an R32 if you're concerned about MPG, they're made to be driven properly not economically. I've just swapped to a MK5 GTI, much better!

Ouch! I was looking at these but that with those figures I may pass lol!
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Saint Steve on 23 January 2012, 17:43
On mk5's the tanks are both the same size.
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Luke-P on 23 January 2012, 22:33
Afraid not mate. 4mo's have 60l tanks.  :smiley:
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Primus84 on 23 January 2012, 22:34
Can you provide a link to back that up? I've found lots of places stating 55l but not found any stating 60l.
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Saint Steve on 23 January 2012, 22:35
Quote from: Luke-P on 23 January 2012, 22:33
Afraid not mate. 4mo's have 60l tanks.  :smiley:

Not on the mk5 they dont.. :huh:

Same 55 litre tank fitted to All mk5 golfs, just the bigger engine cars empty it quicker.

boot space is shallower on the r32 to house the haldex, so where are you gonna fit a larger fuel tank with space Luke?  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: Luke-P on 23 January 2012, 22:37
Apologies. Re-read the thread.

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/69314/504701.aspx
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: JonnyG on 30 January 2012, 23:12
I got around 24 - 25mpg overall in my 2008 R32,  and much less on Winter mornings commuting to work (around 18mpg)

If you're worried about mpg don't forget the road tax either which is over £400 a year (depending on the model year I think)

Fantastic car though  :grin:  I still miss the soundtrack  :cry:
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: R32UK on 06 February 2012, 13:09
I averaged around 24 over 30k. Also found the dsg gives you worse figures.

Its a much better car than the GTI... end of. Unless you are more interested in wheel spinning and straight line speed.
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: JulesS3 on 06 February 2012, 14:23
Walthamstow to lewisham, my old work trip (yes its early but trust me, traffic is not light at this time in London)

(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/910d9cb1.jpg)

This is a high figure with average driving. Motorway would see over 30mpg with ease, town driving could see 9mpg  :grin:
Title: Re: R32 Running Costs?
Post by: dubber36 on 09 February 2012, 09:07
Our neighbour has a Mk5 R32 manual. He reckons he averages 23mpg doing mainly rural journeys. Thats the optomistic trip computer reading, so is probably closer to 20mpg.

I drove it once on a 40 miles round trip being exceptionally economical and managed 36mpg. It was very hard to do, as it is so tempting to convert every big gulp of V Power into noise.