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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Andy! on 19 May 2008, 11:13

Title: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: Andy! on 19 May 2008, 11:13
Now, as some of you will know I have long been an admirer of the mk3 and am now looking at a vr6. I am wondering what sort of mpg folks are getting out of them?
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: eightyeightmph on 19 May 2008, 11:18
Between 25-40 (ish) with my valver! :grin:
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: Horney on 19 May 2008, 11:19
25- 32 is about the best you can expect from a VR. THrash it everywhere and you'll be looking at high teens low twenties!!!!!

Nick
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: Rmachines on 19 May 2008, 11:22
the valver does have a distinct lack of two pistons compared to the VR6 .. However i think its safe to say you will also get better than 25 mpg i cant see it being less can 25, but then 40 could be a real push  i think 30ish is about right for when taking it easy. :grin:
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: tobz. on 19 May 2008, 11:25
PMSL
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: Mikester on 19 May 2008, 16:49
Depends how many things i hit on the journey, but generally around 30/40 in the 8v.

So again, wouldnt expect more than 30 in a vr6.
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: remapped on 19 May 2008, 17:20
theres only one way to see a VR6 look away when it comes to mpg , look for a mint vr6 highline and enjoy the  raw of them !!  love the sound they make .
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: DazVR6 on 19 May 2008, 21:11
Usually 18-20mpg town driving which is mostly stop/start and in the high 30's whn on the motorway.
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: Andy! on 19 May 2008, 22:47
Thanks Daz, thats the answer I wanted pal.
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: VW_08 on 20 May 2008, 12:38
To be honest any golf isnt going to break the bank fuel wise, nothing you wouldnt expect from any 2.0 car.

Personally ive come from a 1.8 escort gti to my 2.016v golf and theres no difference in fuel consumption, which i was impressed with considering its a bigger engine, more power and done nearly twice the mileage of my escort  :grin:
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: Len on 20 May 2008, 16:23
Mr P!sstake Andy again! I will change my blue lights if you ever buy a Mk3!














(had my fingers crossed so not really!)
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: minda on 20 May 2008, 16:54
On a chilled out drive last night from Cardiff to Bristol i got a might 45.1 MPG, was well impressed, that was doin a cool 65mph all the way!!!
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: minda on 20 May 2008, 16:58
sorry that was Mighty*

and mines a 16v
Title: Re: Man! I love a MK3!!!
Post by: krave on 20 May 2008, 17:55
When mine is running and i give it some, which is very hard not too, i get about 19/20. When driving as one should i get any where up to 35 around town.