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Volkswagen Golf MPG-Real World Numbers

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#10 of 19 Re: Volkswagen Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [tdigearhead] by ruking1

Nov 24, 2005 (8:50 am)

Replying to: tdigearhead (May 21, 2005 7:01 am)
EPA window sticker in 2003 was 42/49.
 
I have every tank full documented, lowest 44 mpg (75% freeway traffic, light to bumper to bumper), 48 highway average. Daily commute (20% city, 80% highway, range is 48-51 mpg, 50 mile R/T ) highest 62 mpg. 2003 TDI Jetta, 5-spd, app 68,000 miles
 
I lifted your format, just substituted my data.

#11 of 19 01 Beetle Sport by alex1vw

Nov 29, 2005 (8:56 pm)

I average approx 28-29 mpg as I drive 60 miles RT to/from my office. Almost all hwy miles at 65 mph.
I do use 93 octane. The past holiday weekend i average 32mpg. on a 1100 mile jaunt to West Texas!

#12 of 19 fuel efficiency vw golf tdi by mgregor

Nov 04, 2007 (11:20 pm)

I'm looking at diesel Golfs. My priority with that car is fuel efficiency. I found a decent price on a used 2002 that's loaded with heated seats, 8 air bags, etc. Anyone know how much weight loaded features add and if you lose much in terms of MPG?

#13 of 19 Re: fuel efficiency vw golf tdi [mgregor] by ruking1

Nov 05, 2007 (8:16 am)

Replying to: mgregor (Nov 05, 2007 12:20 am)
A good rule of thumb is 1 mpg per 100#'s. So with the options you mentioned, almost negligible.
 
Some folks really do this kind of stuff as a hobby. I have heard of running the car with 1/2 tank of fuel, removal of rear seats, no spare tire or tools, etc, etc,.

#14 of 19 2002 Golf 2.0L 5spd by 98ddgram1500

Jan 01, 2008 (11:07 am)

2002 Golf,4dr, GLS, 2.0L, 5 Speed, stock tire size, 99% highway using the lowest octane, no tune up, no add-on/mods, not using cruise control, some bumper to bumper work commuter traffic - 30-31MPG
The engine is at a high RPM at highway speeds of 65MPH.

#15 of 19 2005 Golf GLS 2.0L Automatic by andrew717

Feb 28, 2008 (7:51 am)

Interstate, cruise control on 75, A/C off: 25 MPG
Daily Commute, 60/40 to 70/30 mix of highway and bumper-to-bumper, 19-21 MPG
 
I think the automatic really kills the mileage in this car, winds up being the same or a little worse than my 2001 Buick Regal GS with it's 3.8L supercharged V6.

#16 of 19 Re: Volkswagen Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [roadrunner3429] by stupidperson

May 13, 2008 (7:44 pm)

Replying to: roadrunner3429 (Nov 02, 2005 9:30 am)
2005 Golf GLS TDI 5-speed Tiptronic. 41 mpg (hwy, city mixture)

#17 of 19 Re: fuel efficiency vw golf tdi [mgregor] by gregg_vw

Jul 16, 2008 (7:31 am)

Replying to: mgregor (Nov 05, 2007 12:20 am)
The heated seats and airbags make no difference as all TDIs have the airbags. My 03 TDI has all options (except for the automatic, which is not a good choice with the TDI). I regularly best the EPA numbers. Lately, with higher fuel costs, I have lowered my highway speed to 67 mph. With the general slowdown I have noticed out there, it is not too slow for most traffic conditions. And my highway mpg has gone from just over 50 to between 55 and 60 mpg.

#18 of 19 2001 Golf 2 liter, 5 speed, 4 door by el_tigre

Aug 04, 2008 (11:26 am)

Recently figuered out my total overall mileage 45,000 miles: 30.9 mpg

#19 of 19 Real World fuel economy by don4sail

Mar 02, 2009 (12:43 pm)

I have had my 2003 Golf TDI for almost 6 years. I have noted every filling. During the first 5 years my yearly average has been 49.5 MPG. Last year I began hypermling. I do not like the term and the phrase ecodriving For economy and ecology). Last year I averaged 58.5 MPG and over 700 miles per tank. I hope to improve upon this this year.

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