Joe's Alterative MX250 Hardtop

DSG4ME · #1 17th October 2016, 08:43

The best fuel consumption I,ve had was in a VW Golf TDi. Over 650 miles from a full tank and around 60 mpg with carefull driving. Still not as good as the new Golf GTE which they say can get around 175 mpg.

Barber · #2 17th October 2016, 08:49

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Originally Posted by DSG4ME

The best fuel consumption I,ve had was in a VW Golf TDi. Over 650 miles from a full tank and around 60 mpg with carefull driving. Still not as good as the new Golf GTE which they say can get around 175 mpg.

This is VW remember. My wife used to have one of their 2.0 TDIs - it had to have 2 major fixes on warranty, then the emissions "software" recall. Together with the helpful suggestions for other expensive fixes after every service, and the normal service items that are now added as extras, enough was enough. Never again, despite having several Golf's over 30 odd years.

Mitchelkitman · #3 17th October 2016, 09:34

Figures quoted (especially in catalogues or guy in pub) are rarely believable. Our petrol 1.4 Fiat grande Punto gives (in mixed driving) 48mpg or in the Winter 46mpg - we are both 'steady' drivers, and as I'm a cyclist I'm used to just slowing (rather than braking) and a slow speed generally

Given the inaccuracies in speed/distance measurement allowed (manufacturers are allowed 10% over, and try to get as close as poss so it gives a higher perceived mpg), we are getting between 42 and 44 mpg all year round, which I think is great. Interestingly because of the low final drive (this car is a 'city car') the economy doesn't really increase once on a Motorway, as it only does 20mph/1000 revs, so spinning away at 3500 at 70mph!