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Title: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: edewer on April 29, 2014, 09:11:30 am
Hi all,

Got myself a gt tdi 140 on an 08 plate a few weeks back, and wondering if my economy figures are right?

I currently do about 5 miles round town followed by 20 miles motorway commute each way. I'm finding I can get 60+ mpg around town, but then my ultimate average at the end of the journey is about 54-56mpg. I cruise at 75-80 on motorway so certainly not driving it hard

A full tank comes in at just short of 600 miles.

It sounds like its about right, but always nice to have a 2nd opinion. Its a 1 owner car with full history and last serviced about 6k ago
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: Dave7692 on April 29, 2014, 09:23:09 am
I have a pretty shoddy run to work and I get about 475 miles per tank averaging 48-50mpg on my commute from my '06 140 GT TDI.
So it sounds like you're doing ok.
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: DDM on April 29, 2014, 10:18:08 am
i've a gt tdi 140 sport and the figures are almost exact to mine mate,  the most mpg i get on a run is when the car sits at a true 70mph which is just under 75mph on the speedo.
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: paulw123 on April 29, 2014, 10:27:03 am
my 140 gt tdi sport average of averages is about 56mpg.
never goes over 62mpg
get about 700miles/tank on daily 45mile commute each way down A12.

my MK4 110 was over 70mpg.
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: edewer on April 29, 2014, 10:35:10 am
That's my mind put at rest then! Makes a big difference to the 360 I used to get from my GTI that's for sure!
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: MikLSP on May 02, 2014, 07:39:16 am
60+ around town, how?
In town should be the lowest figure you end up with.

From my 170 I have had up to 58 on a steady A-road at about 50 mph and low 50s ne motorway but much less in town and in short trips. Overall average is usually about 48 mpg and 500+ miles per tank
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: paulw123 on May 02, 2014, 01:17:21 pm
There's no way you can get 60 around town, lucky to get that on a good 60mph run.
Still iam winning at the mo.....  :P
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: Timepillow on May 05, 2014, 11:39:28 pm
Them figures sound about right, they are similar to what i get in my GT TDI  :happy2:
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: Degudodger on May 06, 2014, 02:19:48 pm
60+ around town, how?
In town should be the lowest figure you end up with.

From my 170 I have had up to 58 on a steady A-road at about 50 mph and low 50s ne motorway but much less in town and in short trips. Overall average is usually about 48 mpg and 500+ miles per tank

I normally see 46MPG - 460 miles to a tank on my daily 95 mile commute, i would kill for high 40s low 50s!
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: paulw123 on May 06, 2014, 03:53:44 pm
60+ around town, how?
In town should be the lowest figure you end up with.

From my 170 I have had up to 58 on a steady A-road at about 50 mph and low 50s ne motorway but much less in town and in short trips. Overall average is usually about 48 mpg and 500+ miles per tank

I normally see 46MPG - 460 miles to a tank on my daily 95 mile commute, i would kill for high 40s low 50s!
wow is that in heavy traffic?
or do you have a size12 right foot  :grin:
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: Degudodger on May 06, 2014, 03:54:43 pm
Mostly the latter  :grin:
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: MJ on May 10, 2014, 01:18:40 pm
I drive mine like it's been stolen, 90% town driving with a dual carriageway blast, always use v-power nitro+ and never see less than 45 or over 55mpg.

I get about 450-500 miles per tank which increases on a long journey.
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: skard on May 10, 2014, 01:23:26 pm
I had one of these for four years and never got above 50mpg average. About 480-500 miles to a tank I got.
However, I don't commute and have a heavy right foot.
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: paulw123 on May 10, 2014, 02:46:47 pm
63mpg this week on morrisons, 6p off a litre,....summer strength diesel is back..... :happy2:
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: Degudodger on May 13, 2014, 12:52:56 pm
Drove like a granny on the last tank and with 80% motorway driving at 60-65mph i managed 502 miles out of the tank.
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: paulw123 on May 13, 2014, 02:32:25 pm
think 720miles is my record, last 5miles on zero miles to go.....
sounds like I should be glad I got the 140 after all  :innocent:
Title: Re: Am I suffering from poor economy? GT TDI 140
Post by: i luv understeer on May 14, 2014, 02:42:03 pm
just sold my mk4 150 gt tdi and was averaging 47.5 mpg ,looking forward to get a mk5 140 tdi  :happy2: