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Offline jase16gti

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mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« on: 07 November 2007, 00:28 »
this is possibly a silly question but what would i expect.  both my last 8v and 16v used to return about 28mpg round town, is this about right. its my only concern bout convertin from derv to perv,

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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #1 on: 07 November 2007, 03:14 »
I have had both and used to get around 36 out of my 8v and about 29 from my 16v

Offline Philpy

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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #2 on: 07 November 2007, 08:44 »
Umm I get between 19 and 24 from my 16v.....

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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #3 on: 07 November 2007, 09:05 »
My trip to and from work (lots of traffic, some clear running) I get about 32mpg. On a clear run on a long journey I see 38 - 40 mpg. 89 Digifant 8v.

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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #4 on: 07 November 2007, 11:02 »
Yep, same here for me too.
34 ish around Devon lanes, 40 ish on a run.  :smiley:
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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #5 on: 07 November 2007, 11:04 »
i dont know what i get on my new 8 valve as the clocks are fecked!im guessing its better thanb the valver i just sold.  :smiley:
i must buy a new car!

Offline kittie

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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #6 on: 07 November 2007, 11:41 »
town - about 30 - 35

longer run - 40

grannying it - to 50 and beyond  :grin:

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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #7 on: 07 November 2007, 11:47 »
Search function.

i get around 25 mpg from my 16v, but i drive like an arsehole.
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Offline Simon8v91

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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #8 on: 07 November 2007, 13:47 »
town - about 30 - 35

longer run - 40

grannying it - to 50 and beyond  :grin:

1992 8v



Me too! 1991 8v 192K miles

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i get around 25 mpg from my 16v, but i drive like an arsehole.

I am supprised you get that with all the RWYB action  :smiley:

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Re: mpg form a gti either 8 or 16v
« Reply #9 on: 07 November 2007, 14:28 »
town - about 30 - 35

longer run - 40

grannying it - to 50 and beyond  :grin:

1992 8v



Me too! 1991 8v 192K miles
8vs are the best after all  :tongue:

Well, for fuel consumption at least!