Average MPG - Longterm - GTI

[monsta]

My first 900 miles has been between 35 and 36mpg.

Will see if the eco mode makes any difference one a 400 mile round trip this week.

(I did try sport mode for a bit but I couldnt stand the artificial engine noise  )

I'm actually starting to love the sport noise, really eggs you on to put your foot down, plus if you drive it gracefully then you get a gentle growl 

[JellyB]

I'm actually starting to love the sport noise, really eggs you on to put your foot down, plus if you drive it gracefully then you get a gentle growl 

OK, I admit it, I was on the work phone via handsfree and they could hear it.. 

But really I wish I could have the better engine response (in sport mode) without the sound coming through the windshield, from the exhaust yep, but not the windshield.

[JellyB]

Had a chance to have a decent run in eco mode now I have a few miles on the clock, cruised between 50 in roadworks to 70 on the motorway and dual carriageways. (Got just over half a tank left).

[monsta]

Had a chance to have a decent run in eco mode now I have a few miles on the clock, cruised between 50 in roadworks to 70 on the motorway and dual carriageways. (Got just over half a tank left).

The holy grail, 40mpg!  So far I've only long termed 34...  some changes in driving style are needed I think!

[2014GTi]

I think once your starting to pass 10/20k miles you'll start seeing better mpg figure. 

[mullermn]

I did 150 miles up the M5/M6 the other day with an average speed of 54 mph (few 50/40mph roadworks but otherwise smooth traffic) in eco mode using ACC at 75mph and I got 42.4mpg.

I did the reverse journey last night and wound up at about 39.5 cruising at more like 80mph and the occasional burst for overtaking/for the fun of it.

Eco mode makes the throttle feel sluggish but doesn't actually seem to improve efficiency as far as I can tell, or atleast not enough to balance out the fact that sport is a lot more satisfying to drive.

My total mileage is about 1500 now.

[monsta]

Eco mode makes the throttle feel sluggish but doesn't actually seem to improve efficiency as far as I can tell, or atleast not enough to balance out the fact that sport is a lot more satisfying to drive.

My total mileage is about 1500 now.

Yeah I would agree with that, I think Comfort has been my best mode for an MPG/Performance compromise so far. It's basically normal with nice suspension 

[2014GTi]

I have covered 351 miles in my GTi, total average since new is 33.1mpg 
Eco mode with mixed driving styles.

[CraigW]

I tend to sit in sport mode for most of my journeys as I love the exhaust note. Sitting at about 31mpg after 3k miles which ain't too bad considering I've got a heavy right foot 

[Mr Savage]

Eco mode makes the throttle feel sluggish but doesn't actually seem to improve efficiency as far as I can tell, or atleast not enough to balance out the fact that sport is a lot more satisfying to drive.

My total mileage is about 1500 now.

Yeah I would agree with that, I think Comfort has been my best mode for an MPG/Performance compromise so far. It's basically normal with nice suspension 

You're probably right for Manual but DSG users have the car coasting in Eco as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator which makes your mpg fly up. Excellent feature.