Mk4 vs Mk5 GTI Mpg

[Nino]

Hi guys, my cousin is thinking of leaving his mk5 gt tdi for a gti because personally he doesnt think he gets that many miles per tank. A quick search suggests that mixed driving returns around 300 miles per tank for both the mk4 and mk5 gti. My mk4 1.8t returns around 300 miles from full to the light.

On paper, the specs for mpg on both cars are nearly identical, but has anybody actually gone from a mk4 to a mk5? Any real life comparison experiences? He would prefer the mk5 but is worried that the 2litre lump will be a bit harsh on fuel and is impressed with my 300 miles per tank in my mk4.

If the specs for mpg are so similar, is this due to more efficient technology in the mk5?

cheers for any info guys.

[Rhyso]

What is he getting from the TDI?? 

If its low then it suggests a fault.

MK5 GTI wipes the floor with the MK4.  Only area where the MK4 wins is interior quality. The MK5 does not feel like the quality product it should be

197bhp vs 150bhp in a better chassis with a much more useable engine which, when tuned, is simply better again 

[Nino]

What is he getting from the TDI?? 

If its low then it suggests a fault.

MK5 GTI wipes the floor with the MK4.  Only area where the MK4 wins is interior quality. The MK5 does not feel like the quality product it should be

197bhp vs 150bhp in a better chassis with a much more useable engine which, when tuned, is simply better again 

We are currently testing his mileage per tank atm, hes currently on jst over half a tank and has around 240 miles I think.
when I say similar on papar we mean the MPG see below..

[Nino]

I think the main question hes asking is because i get around 300-330 miles a tank would he see this kind of mileage with a mk5 or does it not get anywhere near that due to it being a 2 litre lump?

[Rhyso]

240 miles to half a tank is about right if he is mainly doing urban with a bit of motorway driving

300-350 in a MK5 should easily be achievable. A mate of mine who owned one which I mapped could easily do Liverpool and back to Merthyr on a tank which included a bit of play time 

The engine in the MK5 is a newer engine than the 1.8T and is much more efficient.  It still suffers from coilpack and DV failures like the MK4 but the coilpacks are covered under the recall and the latest revision DV is more than up to the task should he get the car mapped with the added bonus of being half the price of the Forge item

[Nino]

Brilliant, cheers. 

[Adam]

I get 32mpg on a good run in my mapped Mk5 Gti.

[Nino]

I get 32mpg on a good run in my mapped Mk5 Gti.

How many miles do you normally get per tank adam?

[kalpsn2000]

^^^
The Mk5 GTI has a 12 gallon tank (55 litres), therefore 32mpg would give 384 miles to the tank.

I usually see about 24-28mpg as most of my trips are short urban and I like to have some fun. On longer trips I usually see early 30's.

So my average from a tank would be 288-336 miles.

[Nino]

^^^
The Mk5 GTI has a 12 gallon tank (55 litres), therefore 32mpg would give 384 miles to the tank.

I usually see about 24-28mpg as most of my trips are short urban and I like to have some fun. On longer trips I usually see early 30's.

So my average from a tank would be 288-336 miles.

Nice numbers there pal, im getting about the same in my mk4 gti :-)