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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: BJ on 14 October 2006, 14:12

Title: New Mark 5
Post by: BJ on 14 October 2006, 14:12

My mark 5 has been deliverd at garage - is the fuel comsumption as good as  advertised in the brochure?

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: overthehill on 14 October 2006, 15:59

Well, I'm still running in but getting on average 34-36mpg

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: The Doc on 14 October 2006, 19:24

Yes  :smiley:

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: Phil mcavity on 14 October 2006, 20:12

overthehill, do u live in the countryside because i can only average 28-30 if i drive like an anoying sunday driver.Any tips???!!!!!  :wink:

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: Cass on 16 October 2006, 00:01

Just filled up for the second time earlier this week - 28mpg. Mostly shortish urban running but some A roads as well. Engine still tight and never been over 4000 rpm. Currently only got 500 miles on the clock !

Cass

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: DeejayGti on 20 October 2006, 09:03

I average around 35mpg. But can easily get 40mpg on long run at very sensible speed.
Very impreesed with the economy for such a powerful car.

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: scotty4 on 20 October 2006, 10:03

how much fuel does air con burn would that make a big difference?

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: overthehill on 20 October 2006, 21:40

Quote from: Phil mcavity on 14 October 2006, 20:12

overthehill, do u live in the countryside because i can only average 28-30 if i drive like an anoying sunday driver.Any tips???!!!!!  :wink:

Nah, live in Manchester.  Most of my journeys involve some motorway but also at rush hour.  I don't drive like an old woman - honest  :embarassed: but I haven't really pushed it too hard yet.  However, going up to Scotland this weekend so the running in will be pretty much done.  And I've only put VPower in it too.

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: Matt555 on 20 October 2006, 23:32

Just cracked 34 mpg with Vmax from Shell!!!  That was a 500 mile round trip to the west country....  Quality result from sensible driving, my average is around 28.....

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: overthehill on 21 October 2006, 00:23

Is there a difference between DSG and manual?  Be interesting to see the stats

Mine's a manual and averaging 34-ish?  City roads, motorway at rush hour, aircon on all the time (although it ain't warm so the compressor shouldn't be draining much power)

Title: Re: New Mark 5
Post by: lowdown on 21 October 2006, 08:54

34 ish on Shell V power.  Mainly B road action and shortish trips.

PS
My local Shell had no V power the other day, so had to use Esso Supreme(97ron) and I can't tell any difference :shocked: