Real world fuel consumption GTI vs GTD

[Gryzor]

That's a fine rave there mjh_056, some very valid points, but screams of self-justification!  GTI is more than just 3 letters and some red trim, but this has been done to death already!

As a private buyer who is keeping the car for a long time, and who does very low mileage (7,000 miles a year on average), the difference in fuel costs is not a significant factor for me.

[GolfTi]

Jimble/Doc

TDI section???

[ajmoir36]

If I did low mileage I would have a mk6 GTI, I am glad that I didn't as I am financially better off, even to the point where I can actually afford to decide if I want to change again. But in reality the mk7 is just too much of a price hike and the mileage I do it would lose £16,000 in 3yrs. Which is pretty much what the mk6 GTD has lost.

[mjh_056]

That's a fine rave there mjh_056, some very valid points, but screams of self-justification!  GTI is more than just 3 letters and some red trim, but this has been done to death already!

As a private buyer who is keeping the car for a long time, and who does very low mileage (7,000 miles a year on average), the difference in fuel costs is not a significant factor for me.

No justification from me, as like you I have convincing personal circumstance - Like said, it is all so personal, so not judging anyone just throwing it out there as pretty sure it has some validity in what is really the barrier for some and particularly those who would probably benefit from GTD due to their regular mileage.

If it was a straight decision I would have gone for a GTI without question, 100%! and the Iconic status would have played a large part as well as the additional performance that not denying at but it would have been base manual 3 door model at high personal cost - Due to concessions I get 5 door loaded DSG GTD at zero personal cost, so not even a decision for me and more so as I fully understand the performance getting.

Such is the iconic pull to me though as soon as GTD arrives to which wife will drive regularly her Mini Cooper (I hate it! awful thing) is to be sold and a £6-7K MK5 GTI will replace it that will do relatively low mileage so I will likely be on other forums seeking a well loved one.

[Gryzor]

Yeah I know your personal circumstances quite well from past posts mjh, and I completely agree with what you have gone for.  What makes the GTI even more compelling for me is that a decent chunk of my mileage is travel to and from our remote office and clients, all of which I can claim fuel at 45p per mile.

[mjh_056]

Jimble/Doc

TDI section???

Many visiting here and all the reviews are comparing the GTI against GTD (Even though we all know GTI wins head to head with ease as a hot hatch) and to those visiting they are weighing up so many personal intangibles and using everyone knowledge and experience to make as informed choice as can.

Unfortunately the days when MPG was not an issue are long gone and to many it is a consideration now and I think this is a good thread to not only compare the two but also highlight the fact the GTI actually is not just a true hot hatch but is pretty good in MPG stakes also.

In purist sense the GTI should be only car in this section and GTD shipped out but fact is there is many who are interested in such comparisons.

Think this is great forum, plenty of banter, respect and hugely knowledgeable and informative posts with anyone spending enough time here being able to not make anything less than the best choice possible

[mjh_056]

Yeah I know your personal circumstances quite well from past posts mjh, and I completely agree with what you have gone for.  What makes the GTI even more compelling for me is that a decent chunk of my mileage is travel to and from our remote office and clients, all of which I can claim fuel at 45p per mile.

I have a fuel card so no such benefits, that is a very good one and again for you makes it a no brainer!! Any vacancies?! 

[monkeyhanger]

45p a mile isn't all for fuel, it's for miles on the car and tyre wear, contribution towards having a service sooner because of those miles etc the whole cost of running a car. For me i'd be reimbursing myself 20p per mile for fuel with a GTI and saving 25p per mile to grow into a lump sum towards the next car when additional mileage accrued for business purposes eats into your p/x value (unless business miles are pretty small over the year).

[mjh_056]

45p a mile isn't all for fuel, it's for miles on the car and tyre wear, contribution towards having a service sooner because of those miles etc the whole cost of running a car. For me i'd be reimbursing myself 20p per mile for fuel with a GTI and saving 25p per mile to grow into a lump sum towards the next car when additional mileage accrued for business purposes eats into your p/x value (unless business miles are pretty small over the year).

I see that now, brings it down a little as some is for wear and tear - always had a card so never claimed so was not aware of that, another thing learnt

Personal minefield these days making a decision!

[Jimble]

Jimble/Doc

TDI section???

Many visiting here and all the reviews are comparing the GTI against GTD (Even though we all know GTI wins head to head with ease as a hot hatch) and to those visiting they are weighing up so many personal intangibles and using everyone knowledge and experience to make as informed choice as can.

Unfortunately the days when MPG was not an issue are long gone and to many it is a consideration now and I think this is a good thread to not only compare the two but also highlight the fact the GTI actually is not just a true hot hatch but is pretty good in MPG stakes also.

In purist sense the GTI should be only car in this section and GTD shipped out but fact is there is many who are interested in such comparisons.

Think this is great forum, plenty of banter, respect and hugely knowledgeable and informative posts with anyone spending enough time here being able to not make anything less than the best choice possible

We might have a TDI section down the road a little but as with the mk6 section most of the discussion go's on in the main board so we'll see.


All the talk of a GTI not getting in excess of 40mpg is rubbish, my mk6 will easily do 45mpg on a motorway run at around the speed limit, if your going to do 80+ then of course it's going to suffer and btw i would beware what you write on a public forum with regards to speeding....


Yes i like to give the car some stick now and again but i also appreciate the fact that i can get a decent distance from a tank of fuel,