MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Deako on July 16, 2009, 03:11:07 pm
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Took the GTI on a 40 mile round trip to one of our Remarketing sites today to discover why the comms room was losing power when the generator kicks in, and upon arrival had gotten 39.2mpg average for the journey. Same roads on the way back, and when i got here the average had topped out at 41.2mpg.
OMG. Im pretty astounded by that to be honest. If i cruised in a relaxed manner in our old Ibiza 1.4 16v Sport i could only just get 43-44mpg.
Admittedly i didnt use the loud pedal that much. So most the time the car was off boost (50mph road works on M6 too), but that is very good even for a 2.0 engine.
Has anyone else managed to nurse a GTI above 40mpg? Or is the temptation to plant the right foot too much?
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had mine at 43mpg but i got bored :laugh:
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I've had just over 40mpg out of the S3, not very often though :smiley:
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Just filled mine up and just before I did it said 154miles on the trip from the last refill and 45 miles left in fuel. Once I topped up to the brim it said 190 miles on the range :surprised:
Must have been having fun! :evilgrin:
On a 55 litre tank (12.1gallon) that works out at..................
15.7mpg :scared: :scared: :driver: :rolleye:
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Just filled mine up and just before I did it said 154miles on the trip from the last refill and 45 miles left in fuel. Once I topped up to the brim it said 190 miles on the range :surprised:
Must have been having fun! :evilgrin:
On a 55 litre tank (12.1gallon) that works out at..................
15.7mpg :scared: :scared: :driver: :rolleye:
:signLOL:
Damn that phase 2 map and fuel pump! :P
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he has revo stage 2+ :laugh:
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:signLOL: :signLOL:
Thats better/worse than my mates evo!! :evilgrin:
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:signLOL: :signLOL:
Thats better/worse than my mates evo!! :evilgrin:
It'll be faster than your mates Evo though :P :laugh: :happy2:
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Sorry for the threadjack Deako. :ashamed:
The most I've ever eaked out from a tank is an average of around 38mpg when I was on the APR stage 1 map.
The most I get from the Stage 2+ REVO is around 32mpg.
There we are, back on topic :happy2:
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:signLOL: :signLOL:
Thats better/worse than my mates evo!! :evilgrin:
It'll be faster than your mates Evo though :P :laugh: :happy2:
much prettier to!! :party:
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LOL. No worries guys. Its still fairly on topic! :signLOL:
I managed 45mpg out of a Mk2 Golf running an ABF 2.0 16v. It was a peach too, running really nice power.
Ive had nearly 600 miles out of 2 full tanks. With mostly short journeys, so im not having enough fun in the car compared to a few of you. :grin:
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:signLOL: :signLOL:
Thats better/worse than my mates evo!! :evilgrin:
It'll be faster than your mates Evo though :P :laugh: :happy2:
much prettier to!! :party:
A Pit Bull chewing a wasp off a nettle is prettier than most Evo's :signLOL:
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Managed to get 42ish on a LONG stretch of road where 50mph was the order of the day.
Wasn't as boring as it sounds it would be either.
In my experience its a very jekyl and hyde engine, very frugal when cruising but equally thirsty when you press go. On balance its pretty good for what it is and I'm glad I've got the flexibility to go either way.
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LOL. No worries guys. Its still fairly on topic! :signLOL:
I managed 45mpg out of a Mk2 Golf running an ABF 2.0 16v. It was a peach too, running really nice power.
Ive had nearly 600 miles out of 2 full tanks. With mostly short journeys, so im not having enough fun in the car compared to a few of you. :grin:
Any pics?
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Was driving like a nun the other day and was getting around 41MPG. Couldnt believe it. Used to get around 4MPG in the impreza! Thank god i had a company car back then!! But 497bhp was so much fun :driver: :jumping:
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aps stage 2 and can get around 38mpg. it doesnt see that often though!!
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how accurate is the reading on ur central display ?
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LOL. No worries guys. Its still fairly on topic! :signLOL:
I managed 45mpg out of a Mk2 Golf running an ABF 2.0 16v. It was a peach too, running really nice power.
Ive had nearly 600 miles out of 2 full tanks. With mostly short journeys, so im not having enough fun in the car compared to a few of you. :grin:
Any pics?
Ill have to host some. Converted it to a VR6 in the end, took me 3 weeks using my mates garage/ramps and tools. Errm, it didnt get 45mpg afterwards. :signLOL:
Ive had 15x Mk2 Golfs though. Most modified with engine conversions in one way or another.
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15 mkII's....that is what I call dedicated dubber 8)
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I can regularly get 40-41mpg if I want - on my way to work and back.
22 mile run, on a mix of M11/A406/A13
I always fill up my tank when it gets to the last quarter mark, and get around 320-330 miles to that point - with the computer still showing another 80-100 miles to go.
On a longer run, I reckon I could get 420-450 miles to a tank if I wanted.
In fact Im driving around 300 miles up North on Tuesday, then back later in the week. Wont be putting my foot down since I will have the wife and kids with me. Will see what I get and report back :wink:
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I've seen 44 mpg a couple of times.
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Got 41 on te way to Milton Keynes the other day :happy2:
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I've got no chance of any of these figures...even if my car went back to stock.
Sheffield is basically built on seven steep hills and it completely buggers up the fuel economy :sad:
It is okay for all you Southern softies who live on the flat bits :grin:
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I've got no chance of any of these figures...even if my car went back to stock.
Sheffield is basically built on seven steep hills and it completely buggers up the fuel economy :sad:
It is okay for all you Southern softies who live on the flat bits :grin:
Looking foward to this sothern softie tackling those steep northern climbs of the peak district from Saturday !!:drinking:
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My morning commute would regularly return 37 - 39mpg.
Now @ the Nurburgring, that was a different story :evilgrin: Nearly a quarter of a tank per lap! :driver: :grin:
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I often go up to the midlands to visit the 'rents. Almost always, I'll average 26mpg. Even if I try and restrict my heavy right foot, I barely get anything above 30mpg.
However, I once got around 42mpg (over a 150 mile journey) by using the cruise control. Even then, I reckon I could have got more if I didn't blip the throttle every now and then.
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32mpg on my regular commute.
the speed is the key above 60mph the economy drops like a stone on the GTI
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In my MK3 16V the best I ever got was 42.8 MPG, the worst was 7, Although this was a much lighter car, still not bad for something 13 years old.
My MK5 gets about 31, managed 39 recently.
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I often go up to the midlands to visit the 'rents. Almost always, I'll average 26mpg. Even if I try and restrict my heavy right foot, I barely get anything above 30mpg.
However, I once got around 42mpg (over a 150 mile journey) by using the cruise control. Even then, I reckon I could have got more if I didn't blip the throttle every now and then.
Does Cruise Control really make that much of a difference?!
Thinking of having it fit...
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Does Cruise Control really make that much of a difference?!
Yeah but I was doing 60mph. If you can keep the car at sixty without too much throttle adjustment, you're going to get high mpg. If, on the other hand, like me, you can't keep off the throttle, then you're gonna get low mpg. When I'm using cruise control, both feet are on the foot rests on either side of the pedals, so no temptation to floor it.
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LOL. No worries guys. Its still fairly on topic! :signLOL:
I managed 45mpg out of a Mk2 Golf running an ABF 2.0 16v. It was a peach too, running really nice power.
Ive had nearly 600 miles out of 2 full tanks. With mostly short journeys, so im not having enough fun in the car compared to a few of you. :grin:
Any pics?
Managed to upload some pics:
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Loads more here:
http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g196/LukeDeakin/Old%20Cars/7th%20Car/
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Saw over 400miles from a tank in the Ed - Once!
It was hard :sad: :sad:
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oooh
Thanks for the Pics Deako 8)
Lovely VR conversion too :drool:
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Loving the Mk2 Deako :happy2: Nice Stance, Was it Helios?
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Helios was only available up until F registration! :wink: It was Royal Blue metallic.
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Helious was only available up until F registration! :wink: It was Royal Blue metallic.
Yep, yep.... I knew that, of course... :ashamed:
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I am a bit of a geek tbqfh. :jumping:
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I am a bit of a geek tbqfh. :jumping:
If you've had 15 of em mate you're entitled to be. :grin: I spent half the day at Inters back in 1997 searching the car park for another Llahsa Green Mk2 like mine, only found 2 others in a sea of 6000+ GTi's. So its really me who's a geek. :nerd:
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Lhasa Green Mk2? Wow, have to be honest, i dont think ive ever seen a factory one.
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Speaking to another owner, there was a dealer up North somewhere that ordered 8 in Llahsa for a promotion, all 3 doors.
I guess they're rare as hens teeth now. :surprised:
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I have been quite surprised with the S3, it is actually quite economical! I reguarly get above 35mpg (not driving like a granny either) and get around 350 miles to a tank. My old Edition 30 drunk like Gascoigne :surprised:
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I have been quite surprised with the S3, it is actually quite economical! I reguarly get above 35mpg (not driving like a granny either) and get around 350 miles to a tank. My old Edition 30 drunk like Gascoigne :surprised:
Not as bad since I changed the plugs :rolleye:
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Best I ever got was last August fully loaded with a roof box fitted too!
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Sixpot from Warrington?
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Sixpot from Warrington?
Yes mate its me. Long time no see!!
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Cool, didnt realise you had a Mk5! :happy2:
Used to absolutely love your Mk3 VR6. Was so clean, under the arches were absolutely spotless......yes, i admit i did the rub test when we were judging the show'n'shine at Malvern one year!! :laugh:
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his cupra r was a bit clean too :happy2:
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Cool, didnt realise you had a Mk5! :happy2:
Used to absolutely love your Mk3 VR6. Was so clean, under the arches were absolutely spotless......yes, i admit i did the rub test when we were judging the show'n'shine at Malvern one year!! :laugh:
Yeah, they were the days! I do miss the noise of the VR :happy2: The car was sold to a guy in Scotland, who put it into a tree pretty much soon after he got it!
I have left the show scene now and the mk 5 is a daily driver, although I try to keep it as clean as I can much to the enjoyment of the neighbours, who think I have a screw loose or something!!
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his cupra r was a bit clean too :happy2:
I still get people asking me how I managed to keep it so clean! might of had something to do with only having 12k on the clock at 3.5 years old!!
Another car I miss taking to shows.
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CupraR was indeed mint, with a fantastic retrim as well. Im the same, anal when i do clean it, but its still a daily. Always rains when i clean my car anyway, i think the neighbours must do a raindance in spite.
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Back on the mpg issue....
I have just returned from a dirty weekend in York, then a few days in Newcastle followed by a few more in Falkirk then back home to Peterhead, North of Aberdeen.
Took it steady, pretty much adhering to speed limits all the way.
My average mpg over 990 miles of driving......38.5mpg. Pretty good for a 200bhp petrol car!
I had the odd moments when I had to stop a focus ST driver from thinking he was in a Ferrari, but generally just as I said, not driving like a granny, but adhering to the limits...most of the time.
OOO also, gotta say, after 990miles in 6 days, both the wife and I thought this car was the most comfortable we have owned. Especially good after 2 nights in the worlds most uncomfortable bed in the Ramada in York!!!
Andy
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My best (long trip at about 60mph) was 36.1 average from 2.0Tfsi (with a fer mods :evilgrin:)
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Back on the mpg issue....
I have just returned from a dirty weekend in York, then a few days in Newcastle followed by a few more in Falkirk then back home to Peterhead, North of Aberdeen.
Took it steady, pretty much adhering to speed limits all the way.
My average mpg over 990 miles of driving......38.5mpg. Pretty good for a 200bhp petrol car!
I had the odd moments when I had to stop a focus ST driver from thinking he was in a Ferrari, but generally just as I said, not driving like a granny, but adhering to the limits...most of the time.
OOO also, gotta say, after 990miles in 6 days, both the wife and I thought this car was the most comfortable we have owned. Especially good after 2 nights in the worlds most uncomfortable bed in the Ramada in York!!!
Andy
I hope you had a really nice time Andy, but unless a lot of it was very twisty, almost 1000 miles adhering to the UK's wonderful speed limits sounds like purgatory to me. Even a metronomic 70 on a motorway could hardly be described as adrenaline pumping. :indifferent:
Please tell me you had a play and maybe even crossed arms at some point :wink:
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Today i've done :
Louth to Southampton back to Lincoln (500miles give or take)
I averaged 50.3mpg on the computer and when i filled up and worked out the actual econ, it was 50.1mpg
Not bad huh
Total time was 7hrs 30 mins inc 3 stops
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Today i've done :
Louth to Southampton back to Lincoln (500miles give or take)
I averaged 50.3mpg on the computer and when i filled up and worked out the actual econ, it was 50.1mpg
Not bad huh
Total time was 7hrs 30 mins inc 3 stops
:driver:
:surprised:
Gotta be an oil burner!!
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Back on the mpg issue....
I have just returned from a dirty weekend in York, then a few days in Newcastle followed by a few more in Falkirk then back home to Peterhead, North of Aberdeen.
Took it steady, pretty much adhering to speed limits all the way.
My average mpg over 990 miles of driving......38.5mpg. Pretty good for a 200bhp petrol car!
I had the odd moments when I had to stop a focus ST driver from thinking he was in a Ferrari, but generally just as I said, not driving like a granny, but adhering to the limits...most of the time.
OOO also, gotta say, after 990miles in 6 days, both the wife and I thought this car was the most comfortable we have owned. Especially good after 2 nights in the worlds most uncomfortable bed in the Ramada in York!!!
Andy
I hope you had a really nice time Andy, but unless a lot of it was very twisty, almost 1000 miles adhering to the UK's wonderful speed limits sounds like purgatory to me. Even a metronomic 70 on a motorway could hardly be described as adrenaline pumping. :indifferent:
Please tell me you had a play and maybe even crossed arms at some point :wink:
Mate, had a nice bit of fun on the roads north of the M8 around Stirling - never got sideways or crossed my arms Im afraid.
Only thing I can say in defence was that this was meant to be a relaxing week away from the kids - its really amazing how calm you can arrive at your destination when you have driven in a law abiding manner! Certainly surprised me!
On a seperate point, I can confirm my car will it 140mph and feels rock solid at that speed - unfortunately, the PRIVATE test track I was on ran out of road to go any faster :ashamed:
andy
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Today i've done :
Louth to Southampton back to Lincoln (500miles give or take)
I averaged 50.3mpg on the computer and when i filled up and worked out the actual econ, it was 50.1mpg
Not bad huh
Total time was 7hrs 30 mins inc 3 stops
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:surprised:
Gotta be an oil burner!!
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I normally know I've done well if I manage 370 miles to a tank in the ED30.
Short journeys to work everyday doesnt help things.
I expect this to get better after I rack the miles up. She's only done 20k at the mo.
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just done a trip away from Southampton to ashbourne in the Peak district, around the district and including a visit to Snake Pass and Averaged 35.4 mpg.Completed 550 miles, Had to fuel up with some fuel ive not even heard of as ashbourne doesnt have a Petrol station that is any of the mainstream brands :mad:. Well chuffed
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Thats a good return Steve, Im taking it you were fully loaded up to?
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The third day I had my GTi, I travelled from Northants down to Portsmouth + return.
I sat between 70-80 on the Mways and gained a solid 39.8MPG round trip, with some needless flooring considering I'd had the car a matter of hours.
They're well capable of a reasonable return if the Turbo's not called into action unnecessarily.
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Are these readings entirely accurate because the speedo is about 10% out according to your satnav... the reason this being is... the law allows u to be 10% under but not 1% over... :stupid:
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Absolutely, for a true representation you really need to work it out based on filling the tank and actually working out how much fuel you have used over a certain distance.
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Are these readings entirely accurate because the speedo is about 10% out according to your satnav... the reason this being is... the law allows u to be 10% under but not 1% over... :stupid:
?? according to my satnav, the speedo is accurate to about 1mph. Really, its that accurate! :surprised:
andy
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depending on the year of manufacture some are closer than others to 'true' mph.
Some are proposed to be almost spot on which can be 'tricky' if you assumed it was 10% lower (like almost every other can on the road)
(assuming your sat nav is accurate too)
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Are these readings entirely accurate because the speedo is about 10% out according to your satnav... the reason this being is... the law allows u to be 10% under but not 1% over... :stupid:
?? according to my satnav, the speedo is accurate to about 1mph. Really, its that accurate! :surprised:
andy
According to my TomTom I am about 5-7mph out.
Anyways, drove up to Middlesborough on Tues (still there!) with a fully loaded car - both boot full, and car full with passengers.
About 240 miles. All motorway. Only manages about 33.5mpg - which is less then the 38-40mpg I normally get on my 20mile work run!! Im putting it down to the fact I had a fully loaded car, and *may* have have been running along at 3 digits at places.....lol
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Are these readings entirely accurate because the speedo is about 10% out according to your satnav... the reason this being is... the law allows u to be 10% under but not 1% over... :stupid:
?? according to my satnav, the speedo is accurate to about 1mph. Really, its that accurate! :surprised:
andy
According to my TomTom I am about 5-7mph out.
Anyways, drove up to Middlesborough on Tues (still there!) with a fully loaded car - both boot full, and car full with passengers.
About 240 miles. All motorway. Only manages about 33.5mpg - which is less then the 38-40mpg I normally get on my 20mile work run!! Im putting it down to the fact I had a fully loaded car, and *may* have have been running along at 3 digits at places.....lol
Its more of a percentage rather than a constant amount of MPH that you would be out. For instance on our recent trip to the ring at high speeds on the German autobahn's the clock was around 20-25mph out! :happy2: