39 MPG ?????

[Huss.scala]

I'm not that fussed as the difference between my current average of 36 and my previous statement of "Expecting low 40's! is what 5-6mpg; dependent upon your take on what low 40's means 

How is it then fonts of all knowlege out there, that the 8v Golf GTI only puts out 115bhp and 127lbs /ft;

Fuel Consumption (Urban)                25 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban)   45.6 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined)   34.9 mpg

Whereas a Golf GTI Mk4 Anniversary has 180bhp and 173lbs/ft with:

Fuel Consumption (Urban)                23.9 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban)   42.8 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined)   33.2 mpg

All figures lifted from Auto Trader and my search for a replacement to the trusty Scirocco Scala which was a 1.8 carb, approx 90bhp when built, averaged 42mpg on the same journeys?

[Mikester]

Fuel Consumption (Urban)                25 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban)   45.6 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined)   34.9 mpg


I have never seen more than 31, and that was on a motorway doing 70, and it creeped up to 31 after like a good while!

45.6!! You can eat my hat mate.

[TheDr]

I get about 35mpg out of my 8v GTI 

[Mikester]

I get about 35mpg out of my 8v GTI 

Again, someone that tells the truth. Its a 93 model of a GTI and people are quoting modern day diesel figures!

[gtiscott]

i just worked out i'm only getting 23-24 mpg which is pants

[mikecgolf]

i have a 16v and its has returned me over 40mpg on a regular basis. so i think there is nothing wrong with it mate.