Octavia 2.0TDI Economy

andyjfb · 26-11-2007, 16:19

Took delivery of my 07 Octavia Estate 2.0 TDi in May. Love the car but am a bit disappointed in the economy.

My regular commute is 12 miles on lanes, B and A roads. The best avg mpg I have managed for the journey is about 42. It's more normally 38 or 39.

The car still only has less than 5500 miles on the clock but the oil light has been on already and it's needed a top up (of v expensive oil). No sign of first service being indicated yet.

On the long motorway runs I have done the mpg has got up nearer to 50 but this is harder to achieve than I expected.

Am I expecting too much here or are there signs of problems which might warrant a trip to the dealer?

Thanks in advance for any comment
Andy

daz_pd · 26-11-2007, 16:34

mines is about the same, just picked it up 2 weeks ago, although i dont make a point of trying to be economical.

Chris.G · 26-11-2007, 16:37

Oil usage = Normal.

MPG = Normal.

Sorry mate, sucks dont it?

skodaman007 · 26-11-2007, 16:43

I have owned both an Octavia 1.9tdi and a Superb 1.9 tdi and found with both that the economy improves as the mileage on the car increases. I can get well over 50 mpg out of the Superb using the cruise control on the motorway and not hanging about either - but then the car has just under 40k on the clock!

skomaz · 26-11-2007, 16:44

Bear in mind that with that low a mileage an a diesel the car will still effectively be running in - and will be for another 10k or so.

Ours has around 9500mls on it and we get 47 around town, 52 on the motorway and managed up to 55 on a steady run across morthern ireland the other month.

andy2407 · 26-11-2007, 16:44

I get 40 - 45 (indicated on the trip computer) on my 75 mile commute which is a mix of motorway, A roads and B roads, and like you around 50 on a long motorway drive if I keep it close to 70mph.
Bear in mind actual mpg is usually a bit less if calculated brim to brim. Typically I get 410 - 440 miles per tank full.
Oil top up between services seems to be not uncommon - about 1 ltr every 6k miles for me.
I recently bought 5 ltr from one of the site sponsors on here - Opie Oils - it worked out at around £8 per ltr compared with a dealer price of about £12.50.
And a little trick for you.....
Ignition on, engine off, press and hold the 'trip counter reset' / 'clock adjust' button for more than 2 secs to show the interval until the next service is due.
More tips and tricks at http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...-tricks/55750/

Octavia5 · 26-11-2007, 16:54

PD140 DSG with 6k on the clock - On my shortish journeys (10 miles a throw) I only get high 30s but its still a good 10mpg better than my old Civic on the same journeys 50s on longer trips

andyjfb · 26-11-2007, 16:55

Thanks for the replies guys......sounds like its working as designed.

Thanks for the tip on oils & service intervals andy2407.....I'll try those!

Mac1961 · 26-11-2007, 17:04

I acquired a new Octy 2.0L TDI DSG last month and covered about 1400 miles so far. I get around the same mpg as skomaz, but my previous Octy 1.9L TDI DSG would regularly return 58/59 mpg and on several occasions got as high as 64 mpg.

daz_pd · 26-11-2007, 17:29

the older 1.9 unit is definately more economical, but then it has less power!

Dr Zoidberg · 26-11-2007, 18:02

Mine typically gets 50mpg on a tank full just commuting.
On a long run it gets mid 50s
Round town low 40s

It's improved a fair amount since new (now on 39k)

yashicamat · 26-11-2007, 18:19

Mine will get anywhere between 35 and 40mpg around town usually (that's lots of hills, traffic lights, queues and roundabouts) and about 48-53 mpg ish on the motorway at about 70mph. A-roads muster the best economy with mid 50's being common, even when moving along at a reasonable pace. Best I've seen was a 15 mile journey across Cheshire from Macc to just the other side of Knutsford showing an average of 71.3 mpg. . . . I was stuck behind a horse wagon so was forced into doing 40mph most of the way.

It's definately not as frugal as the older 1.9 units, but it's a lot smoother and quieter . . . and of course more powerful.

Johnwg · 26-11-2007, 19:30

My Dad gets an average of 47ish in his 2.0TDI Touran, that's with a DSG box and a fair few motorway miles

dstev2000 · 26-11-2007, 19:54

L&K Estate 2.0TDI:

I can manage 52mpg if I drive like a grandad on the motorway behind a truck for miles and miles.

I usually get 42-45 when driving normally across A roads and Motorways but I get 33 if I cane the balls off the car.

All this with a boot full of tools and equipment and a set of roof bars.

Oil usage: 1.5 litres in 16,500 miles.

At 5500 miles the engine will be as tight as a**holes

Come back to this thread in another 10,000 miles to compare and contrast

Birdwell L&K · 26-11-2007, 20:14

I get high 40`s knocking about and high 50`s on the m-way. Thats with the 2.0 tdi 140 with the dsg. And on one occasion on a long trip to Glasgow I got low 60`s. Guess I drive like a grandad lol.

dstev2000 · 26-11-2007, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birdwell L&K

I get high 40`s knocking about and high 50`s on the m-way. Thats with the 2.0 tdi 140 with the dsg. And on one occasion on a long trip to Glasgow I got low 60`s. Guess I drive like a grandad lol.

The 'grandad' comment wasn't meant as an insult to anyone but merely a description of rather slow driving. I too drive 'like a grandad' at times.

Just thought I had better get the disclaimer in before I get shot at with a Lee Enfield or similar

26-11-2007, 16:19	#1
andyjfb Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octavia 2.0TDI Economy Took delivery of my 07 Octavia Estate 2.0 TDi in May. Love the car but am a bit disappointed in the economy. My regular commute is 12 miles on lanes, B and A roads. The best avg mpg I have managed for the journey is about 42. It's more normally 38 or 39. The car still only has less than 5500 miles on the clock but the oil light has been on already and it's needed a top up (of v expensive oil). No sign of first service being indicated yet. On the long motorway runs I have done the mpg has got up nearer to 50 but this is harder to achieve than I expected. Am I expecting too much here or are there signs of problems which might warrant a trip to the dealer? Thanks in advance for any comment Andy

26-11-2007, 16:34	#2
daz_pd Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 96 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 140 TDI Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy mines is about the same, just picked it up 2 weeks ago, although i dont make a point of trying to be economical. __________________ Graphite TDI 140 Elegance Mods: Sports pack \| Dension Icelink \| Remap and Pipercross filter(180hp-310lb/ft) Coming: ??

26-11-2007, 16:37	#3
Chris.G Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,209 Members Car: Renault sport clio 197 Thanks: 36 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy Oil usage = Normal. MPG = Normal. Sorry mate, sucks dont it?

26-11-2007, 16:43	#4
skodaman007 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 18 Members Car: Skoda Superb Elegance 1.9tdi Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy I have owned both an Octavia 1.9tdi and a Superb 1.9 tdi and found with both that the economy improves as the mileage on the car increases. I can get well over 50 mpg out of the Superb using the cruise control on the motorway and not hanging about either - but then the car has just under 40k on the clock! __________________ 2004 Superb 1.9tdi Elegance, Nightfire Blue, leather....

26-11-2007, 16:44	#5
skomaz Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 958 Members Car: Octy TDi 4x4 Estate, Fabia TDi Estate & lightly modified Mazda MX5 1.8iS Thanks: 0 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy Bear in mind that with that low a mileage an a diesel the car will still effectively be running in - and will be for another 10k or so. Ours has around 9500mls on it and we get 47 around town, 52 on the motorway and managed up to 55 on a steady run across morthern ireland the other month. __________________ If everything was as reliable as a VW... My Skoda would be at the bottom of the JD Power tables! Octavia II 2.0 TDi 4x4 Estate and Fabia I 1.9 TDi Estate and Modified Mk1 Mazda MX-5 1.8iS

26-11-2007, 16:44	#6
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,590 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 222 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy I get 40 - 45 (indicated on the trip computer) on my 75 mile commute which is a mix of motorway, A roads and B roads, and like you around 50 on a long motorway drive if I keep it close to 70mph. Bear in mind actual mpg is usually a bit less if calculated brim to brim. Typically I get 410 - 440 miles per tank full. Oil top up between services seems to be not uncommon - about 1 ltr every 6k miles for me. I recently bought 5 ltr from one of the site sponsors on here - Opie Oils - it worked out at around £8 per ltr compared with a dealer price of about £12.50. And a little trick for you..... Ignition on, engine off, press and hold the 'trip counter reset' / 'clock adjust' button for more than 2 secs to show the interval until the next service is due. More tips and tricks at http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...-tricks/55750/ __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

26-11-2007, 16:54	#7
Octavia5 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wellingborough, Northants Posts: 296 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI DSG Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy PD140 DSG with 6k on the clock - On my shortish journeys (10 miles a throw) I only get high 30s but its still a good 10mpg better than my old Civic on the same journeys 50s on longer trips __________________ '06 Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI DSG - Diamond Silver

26-11-2007, 16:55	#8
andyjfb Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy Thanks for the replies guys......sounds like its working as designed. Thanks for the tip on oils & service intervals andy2407.....I'll try those!

26-11-2007, 17:04	#9
Mac1961 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Powys Posts: 82 Members Car: Octavia L&K MY2008 2.0L 140bhp Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy I acquired a new Octy 2.0L TDI DSG last month and covered about 1400 miles so far. I get around the same mpg as skomaz, but my previous Octy 1.9L TDI DSG would regularly return 58/59 mpg and on several occasions got as high as 64 mpg. Last edited by Mac1961; 26-11-2007 at 17:09.

26-11-2007, 17:29	#10
daz_pd Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 96 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 140 TDI Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy the older 1.9 unit is definately more economical, but then it has less power! __________________ Graphite TDI 140 Elegance Mods: Sports pack \| Dension Icelink \| Remap and Pipercross filter(180hp-310lb/ft) Coming: ??

26-11-2007, 18:02	#11
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy Mine typically gets 50mpg on a tank full just commuting. On a long run it gets mid 50s Round town low 40s It's improved a fair amount since new (now on 39k) __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

26-11-2007, 18:19	#12
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,669 Members Car: Nissan Primera GT Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy Mine will get anywhere between 35 and 40mpg around town usually (that's lots of hills, traffic lights, queues and roundabouts) and about 48-53 mpg ish on the motorway at about 70mph. A-roads muster the best economy with mid 50's being common, even when moving along at a reasonable pace. Best I've seen was a 15 mile journey across Cheshire from Macc to just the other side of Knutsford showing an average of 71.3 mpg. . . . I was stuck behind a horse wagon so was forced into doing 40mph most of the way. It's definately not as frugal as the older 1.9 units, but it's a lot smoother and quieter . . . and of course more powerful. __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

26-11-2007, 19:30	#13
Johnwg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Lakes (Grange Over Sands) Posts: 2,072 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Thanks: 66 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy My Dad gets an average of 47ish in his 2.0TDI Touran, that's with a DSG box and a fair few motorway miles __________________ 2007: Octavia II VRS TDI in Black

26-11-2007, 19:54	#14
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy L&K Estate 2.0TDI: I can manage 52mpg if I drive like a grandad on the motorway behind a truck for miles and miles. I usually get 42-45 when driving normally across A roads and Motorways but I get 33 if I cane the balls off the car. All this with a boot full of tools and equipment and a set of roof bars. Oil usage: 1.5 litres in 16,500 miles. At 5500 miles the engine will be as tight as a**holes Come back to this thread in another 10,000 miles to compare and contrast __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

26-11-2007, 20:14	#15
Birdwell L&K Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 226 Members Car: 06 Octavia L&K 140DSG Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Octavia 2.0TDI Economy I get high 40`s knocking about and high 50`s on the m-way. Thats with the 2.0 tdi 140 with the dsg. And on one occasion on a long trip to Glasgow I got low 60`s. Guess I drive like a grandad lol.

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