vRS mpg question

petecod · 09-02-2008, 14:29

hi all, had my vrs a month now, have now done a brim to brim fuel calculation and i am getting 30mpg. i was expecting more, but i think this may be due to the fact that the journey to and from work is only 5 miles so the car has barely warmed up when i turn the engine off.

Does this theory sound right ?

ric04vrs · 09-02-2008, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by petecod

hi all, had my vrs a month now, have now done a brim to brim fuel calculation and i am getting 30mpg. i was expecting more, but i think this may be due to the fact that the journey to and from work is only 5 miles so the car has barely warmed up when i turn the engine off.

Does this theory sound right ?

yes , i can get well over 50mpg on my journey to work of 17.5 miles

mikehume · 09-02-2008, 15:34

You should also check that your tyre pressures match the ones stated in the inside of the petrol flap. I recently checked mine and they were too low on the fronts, once I'd corrected the pressures I saw a much better average mpg, gained an extra 5mpg!

Mike.

Wet Kipper · 09-02-2008, 17:00

the type of journey will be haveing an effect too.

since switching jobs, my commute no longer involves a 10 minute motorway jaunt, and includes country roads in and out of villages, along with the obligatory traffic jams once the offices and industrial estates get near. My MPG has dropped accordingly

Skodaboy1983 · 09-02-2008, 22:35

yes the journey will effect it, my work is 3 miles away and just before I filled the tank up and changed my driving style a bit I was getting about 32 to the gallon and an average of 36mpg, since filling up on wednesday I'm getting an average of 40mpg.

Davy

vRSLen · 09-02-2008, 22:39

I can get better MPG from my Octy vRS

'Little' John · 11-02-2008, 13:35

Sounds a bit low to me. I've got a 7.5 mile journey to work and I usually get about 46 mpg (brim to brim). The figures might be slightly skewed since most of it is on the open road. I think the journey must be on a hill as well, since I struggle to get 50mpg on the trip computer on the way there, but can easily get over 60mpg on the way back!

Stevoraith · 11-02-2008, 13:57

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Originally Posted by 'Little' John

Sounds a bit low to me. I've got a 7.5 mile journey to work and I usually get about 46 mpg (brim to brim). The figures might be slightly skewed since most of it is on the open road. I think the journey must be on a hill as well, since I struggle to get 50mpg on the trip computer on the way there, but can easily get over 60mpg on the way back!

My wifes journey is about the same distance and she gets about the same mpg.

Last two tanks have been 41 and 42mpg though so I'm a little concerned (moer of a drop than the 'normal' winter slump).

There is definitely something wrong with 30mpg though IMO, even if it is all short journies.

reflex88 · 11-02-2008, 14:08

WOW, I get between 30 and 40mpg on my 1.4 16v 100bhp petrol.. feel better now!

I had got into the terrible habit of going 1st up to 4k, 2nd up to 3k and then 5th. since I rediscovered 3rd and 4th have gained approx 7mpg.

Rob.

johnpeeay · 11-02-2008, 21:19

The low 30's is what my daughter gets in her vrs, mostly 4-5 mile journeys across city. On similar jouneys my Octavia gives 44-47mpg.

youngsyd · 11-02-2008, 21:32

I do 35 miles one way to work, and i get an average of 56-59 mpg.

Which i love!

ultra_joel88 · 11-02-2008, 21:37

On my journey home from Uni (40 miles, mostly dual carriageway some town) I get 52ish mpg if I drive sensibly... I could get more if I drove like a granny.

I get 42-45ish if I drive briskly.

I have found my MPG has gone up 3-4 on average since turning my EGR valve down with vag com.

09-02-2008, 14:29	#1
petecod Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	vRS mpg question hi all, had my vrs a month now, have now done a brim to brim fuel calculation and i am getting 30mpg. i was expecting more, but i think this may be due to the fact that the journey to and from work is only 5 miles so the car has barely warmed up when i turn the engine off. Does this theory sound right ?

09-02-2008, 15:34	#3
mikehume Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 28 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question You should also check that your tyre pressures match the ones stated in the inside of the petrol flap. I recently checked mine and they were too low on the fronts, once I'd corrected the pressures I saw a much better average mpg, gained an extra 5mpg! Mike.

09-02-2008, 17:00	#4
Wet Kipper Race Blue 82 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Lothian Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 15 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question the type of journey will be haveing an effect too. since switching jobs, my commute no longer involves a 10 minute motorway jaunt, and includes country roads in and out of villages, along with the obligatory traffic jams once the offices and industrial estates get near. My MPG has dropped accordingly __________________

09-02-2008, 22:35	#5
Skodaboy1983 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 8,603 Thanks: 288 Thanked 223 Times in 217 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question yes the journey will effect it, my work is 3 miles away and just before I filled the tank up and changed my driving style a bit I was getting about 32 to the gallon and an average of 36mpg, since filling up on wednesday I'm getting an average of 40mpg. Davy

09-02-2008, 22:39	#6
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,049 Thanks: 169 Thanked 178 Times in 123 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question I can get better MPG from my Octy vRS __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

11-02-2008, 13:35	#7
'Little' John Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Darlington Posts: 139 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question Sounds a bit low to me. I've got a 7.5 mile journey to work and I usually get about 46 mpg (brim to brim). The figures might be slightly skewed since most of it is on the open road. I think the journey must be on a hill as well, since I struggle to get 50mpg on the trip computer on the way there, but can easily get over 60mpg on the way back!

11-02-2008, 14:08	#9
reflex88 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 174 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question WOW, I get between 30 and 40mpg on my 1.4 16v 100bhp petrol.. feel better now! I had got into the terrible habit of going 1st up to 4k, 2nd up to 3k and then 5th. since I rediscovered 3rd and 4th have gained approx 7mpg. Rob.

11-02-2008, 21:19	#10
johnpeeay Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question The low 30's is what my daughter gets in her vrs, mostly 4-5 mile journeys across city. On similar jouneys my Octavia gives 44-47mpg.

11-02-2008, 21:32	#11
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,170 Thanks: 70 Thanked 91 Times in 88 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question I do 35 miles one way to work, and i get an average of 56-59 mpg. Which i love! __________________ CzecheredFlagMotorsport

11-02-2008, 21:37	#12
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,235 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: vRS mpg question On my journey home from Uni (40 miles, mostly dual carriageway some town) I get 52ish mpg if I drive sensibly... I could get more if I drove like a granny. I get 42-45ish if I drive briskly. I have found my MPG has gone up 3-4 on average since turning my EGR valve down with vag com. __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

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