MK7 GTD - Real Life MPG

[monkeyhanger]

I've only done 300 miles so far, averaging 38mpg since the beginning. I was tinkering with some settings and I noticed that the air con profile was set to run at medium, changed that to light and mpg has improved doing the same runs the last few days. I do wonder if the mk7 is like the mk1 focus in that the air con is assisting demisting etc even though the indicator light isn't lit.

I thought you might be onto something there. I have (so far) not really used the aircon. It is in Eco on my driver profile (individual - everything on Sport except aircon. The aircon itself is switched off and I have experienced a few bits of mist on the inside of the windscreen which suggests to me that my aircon isn't on when I think it isn't.

My GTD is massively thirsty above 60mph compared to my Scirocco. There seems to be a much bigger fuel penalty for choosing a 70 - 80mph cruising speed than the last gen, or maybe my Scirocco was so much more aerodynamic than the MK7 Golf.

[Andrew@DTUK]

I know its virtually the same car, but I've just driven 313 miles (INCLUDING 55 miles static), and our vRS produced a calculated 39.2MPG..

[monkeyhanger]

I know its virtually the same car, but I've just driven 313 miles (INCLUDING 55 miles static), and our vRS produced a calculated 39.2MPG..

That's very poor - especially if 55 miles of it was done on a Dyno/rolling road with no air resistance to consider (I think that's what you meant by static?). Is that the first 313 miles or just a 313 miles on a stint?

*update* I suppose that mpg is relative to what you were doing. If I were doing mixed driving including motorway cruising at 80mph, i'd be hoping for about 45mpg on the longer journeys even with my poor mpg.

[Skinnee D]

I've only done 300 miles so far, averaging 38mpg since the beginning. I was tinkering with some settings and I noticed that the air con profile was set to run at medium, changed that to light and mpg has improved doing the same runs the last few days. I do wonder if the mk7 is like the mk1 focus in that the air con is assisting demisting etc even though the indicator light isn't lit.

I thought you might be onto something there. I have (so far) not really used the aircon. It is in Eco on my driver profile (individual - everything on Sport except aircon. The aircon itself is switched off and I have experienced a few bits of mist on the inside of the windscreen which suggests to me that my aircon isn't on when I think it isn't.

My GTD is massively thirsty above 60mph compared to my Scirocco. There seems to be a much bigger fuel penalty for choosing a 70 - 80mph cruising speed than the last gen, or maybe my Scirocco was so much more aerodynamic than the MK7 Golf.

My last 500 miles gave 54.1 mpg indicated and 53.1 actual.  Nearly 1500 miles total now.  Mix of cross country, a bit of motorway at 70 and numerous short journies <10 miles.  Only occasional hoofing though to be fair.  At 70 I reckon I'm averaging 50 or so mpg but will check on a longer motorway trip this week.  Aircon profile is always on econ; climate is on auto but with A/C off.  Have used the demister a few times.

[monkeyhanger]

Skinee D: That's what I thought i'd be getting! I must admit that given the opportunity (traffic density), i'd rather be cruising at 80mph for maybe 50mpg average.

My aircon is set to eco, but not being used. So far my MK7 is less prone to misting up than the Scirocco was, so i've not had to rely on the aircon at all.

[Skinnee D]

Skinee D: That's what I thought i'd be getting! I must admit that given the opportunity (traffic density), i'd rather be cruising at 80mph for maybe 50mpg average.

My aircon is set to eco, but not being used. So far my MK7 is less prone to misting up than the Scirocco was, so i've not had to rely on the aircon at all.

I'll pay closer attention to the motorway mpg this week and feed back.  Hope you get a result from the dealer when you get yours checked out.

[monkeyhanger]

I'll pay closer attention to the motorway mpg this week and feed back.  Hope you get a result from the dealer when you get yours checked out.

Might be without my car for a few days - i've got a list with 5 points of interest.

When my 170TDI PD Golf GT Sport (57 plate) had DPF and mpg issues, they had the injectors out, found no leaks, and replaced the cylinder head because there was a tiny burr seen. They cleared out the DPF and sent me on my way. A week later the same issues occurred. They consulted Germany and applied a service remap - problem solved, although that car seemed to take an extra 2 seconds to turn over before firing up after they'd replaced the cylinder head.

[Andrew@DTUK]

I know its virtually the same car, but I've just driven 313 miles (INCLUDING 55 miles static), and our vRS produced a calculated 39.2MPG..

That's very poor - especially if 55 miles of it was done on a Dyno/rolling road with no air resistance to consider (I think that's what you meant by static?). Is that the first 313 miles or just a 313 miles on a stint?

*update* I suppose that mpg is relative to what you were doing. If I were doing mixed driving including motorway cruising at 80mph, i'd be hoping for about 45mpg on the longer journeys even with my poor mpg.

I was pleased with 40mpg, that was using aircon and using my right foot in both directions, as well as the 55 miles of static use.

I normally don't look at the mpg, but thought I'd check it on this occasion and as I've said I was pleased with the results

[monkeyhanger]

I was pleased with 40mpg, that was using aircon and using my right foot in both directions, as well as the 55 miles of static use.

I normally don't look at the mpg, but thought I'd check it on this occasion and as I've said I was pleased with the results

Can you define use of the right foot or don't want to incriminate yourself?  My dad's mpg is quite impressive considering he likes to maintain 90mph on the motorway.

[Andrew@DTUK]

I was pleased with 40mpg, that was using aircon and using my right foot in both directions, as well as the 55 miles of static use.

I normally don't look at the mpg, but thought I'd check it on this occasion and as I've said I was pleased with the results

Can you define use of the right foot or don't want to incriminate yourself?  My dad's mpg is quite impressive considering he likes to maintain 90mph on the motorway.

I'm being as elusive as I can be..

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