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Offline richellis1974

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mk6 MPG....
« on: 11 March 2010, 15:37 »
Hi all!!!! having decided the MK6 GTI WILL be my next wheels....are the new improved MPG figures attainable???? Obviously the more you boot it the less MPG but OVERALL are the MK6s less thirsty than the MK5s??????  Thanks for any info, Rich... :wink:
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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #1 on: 11 March 2010, 15:47 »
Quote from: richellis1974 on 11 March 2010, 15:37
but OVERALL are the MK6s less thirsty than the MK5s?

^^^Yes, it'll be more efficient than a MKV.

Quote from: richellis1974 on 11 March 2010, 15:37
are the new improved MPG figures attainable?

In both opinion and experience, no. However, I've been pretty consistent in my last 3 cars/6 years in getting about 5-6mpg less than the overall government 'combined' figure...

I'm averaging about 27mpg in the MKV, mainly short, cold runs. I reckon 30 will be easy enough in the MKVI.......... anyone like to correct me?  :tongue:

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The GTD is like a blow up doll. The GTI is like a proper woman. Sure the doll might last longer, and the woman might have higher running costs, but which would you rather have?

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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #2 on: 11 March 2010, 16:35 »
I average 28. I see 30 if I drive like my dad, 26 if I use the power a bit.
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Offline AlanD

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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #3 on: 11 March 2010, 16:39 »
The MK6 has 10% better fuel economy than the MK5.
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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #4 on: 11 March 2010, 16:47 »
Better still get the GTD, if its MPG your after!! :wink:

53 on motorway, 35 around town!!
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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #5 on: 11 March 2010, 16:47 »
Yep. 10% better is about right.

I can get 44mpg on a slow journey say 50mph with few stops.

25mpg when I'm in the mood.... :evil:


Average so far is 33.
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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #6 on: 11 March 2010, 16:49 »
Quote from: GolfTi on 11 March 2010, 16:47
Average so far is 33.

^^^ See what I mean? About 5 off the published numbers!  :smug:

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Quote from: PenguinGTI on 08 July 2010, 03:03
The GTD is like a blow up doll. The GTI is like a proper woman. Sure the doll might last longer, and the woman might have higher running costs, but which would you rather have?

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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #7 on: 11 March 2010, 17:18 »
Quote from: FamilyDub on 11 March 2010, 16:49
Quote from: GolfTi on 11 March 2010, 16:47
Average so far is 33.

^^^ See what I mean? About 5 off the published numbers!  :smug:



Yes,  but if I drive it like a granny all of the time then the published mpg is easily achievable. But then what's the point having a GTI??
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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #8 on: 11 March 2010, 17:34 »
Quote from: GolfTi on 11 March 2010, 17:18
Yes,  but if I drive it like a granny all of the time then the published mpg is easily achievable.

^^^ You've just told me your average is 33. That's not the published 'combined' mpg and TBH, I don't think it is easily achievable at all...

Quote from: GolfTi on 11 March 2010, 17:18
...But then what's the point having a GTI??

^^^ Therein lies my point. F00k sake, bank on 30mpg average and enjoy your car. Those obsessing over consumption should buy a GTD.
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Quote from: PenguinGTI on 08 July 2010, 03:03
The GTD is like a blow up doll. The GTI is like a proper woman. Sure the doll might last longer, and the woman might have higher running costs, but which would you rather have?

Offline richellis1974

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Re: mk6 MPG....
« Reply #9 on: 11 March 2010, 17:41 »
thanks for all the input guys!!!! GTD is OFF the menu!!!! i have a BMW 120d at the minute and its BRILLIANT for a diesel, real linear power delivery and really quick but i want a REVVY, blown Petrol back!!!! i had a MK5 GTI and honestly struggled to see 25mpg.....without driving like a loon ALL the while. I just wondered whether the MPG stated on the MK6 was within reach!!!! :shocked:
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