[pacemaker1000]

just changed fromm a 2.0T manual to auto and noticing a drop in mpg from 30-25
really thought it would if anything be better as its always in the right gear etc
did a careful tank full and only got 27

 

[cb391]

The mpg should be real close betwwen the the manual and the DSG. When I bought mine with the DSG VW's figures were 1 mpg apart and mile mpg figures from day one have always been right at VW's posted numbers. Maybe yours will improve as the car loosens up but mine after 20K miles hasn't. Have heard others saying the mileage isn't as good as they thought it should be. Who knows. There is always some variances from car to car.

 

[Artful500]

just changed fromm a 2.0T manual to auto and noticing a drop in mpg from 30-25
really thought it would if anything be better as its always in the right gear etc
did a careful tank full and only got 27

I seem to get above 30mpg most of the time, and I'm not that careful with my right foot. This is mixed motorway/urban driving.

Peter

 

[pacemaker1000]

spent the weekend doing a few hundred milemostly on motorway at aroung 80 mph and some city driving and got average of 30.5 mpg
expected nearer 35 tbh

 

[SiJ2000]

Because of the fun of the DSG, it's very easy to be a little more heavy footed... I hate manuals, so don't care even if it is worse MPG as it's well worth it!!!

 

[Todd_A]

We have a 2008 DSG and normal fuel economy is 31.5 mpg. We have had 35.7 but this was top up, nothing over 60 mph., no airconditioning ext. Be sure to buy premium fuel, no ethanal 92-93 octain. Fuel make a big difference. The lowest we ever had was 27 mpg, but we had to resort to use 87 w/10 ethanal because we were near empty and no premium available in the podunk little town.

 

[silvershadow]

We have a 2008 DSG and normal fuel economy is 31.5 mpg. We have had 35.7 but this was top up, nothing over 60 mph., no airconditioning ext. Be sure to buy premium fuel, no ethanal 92-93 octain. Fuel make a big difference. The lowest we ever had was 27 mpg, but we had to resort to use 87 w/10 ethanal because we were near empty and no premium available in the podunk little town.

This is the best advice you will ever get for modern cars and their engine management computer systems. A simple explanation is as follows - the higher energy content of high octane fuel compared to standard fuel allows the engine computer to reduce the injector cycle time for the power being required from the engine. This reduces the fuel consumption. In the same way a heavy foot to demand more power increases the injector timing consequently decreasing the fuel consumption.

The conclusion - the best fuel economy comes from using premium fuel and a light foot on the accelerator.

 

[Eos_Up]

spent the weekend doing a few hundred milemostly on motorway at aroung 80 mph and some city driving and got average of 30.5 mpg
expected nearer 35 tbh

I would be VERY surprised if anyone would get 35MPG doing 80MPH unless there was some downhill driving.

 

[cb391]

I would be VERY surprised if anyone would get 35MPG doing 80MPH unless there was some downhill driving.

You have to remember that figure is with an English (Imperial) gallon which is bigger than ours. So if you convert that to our US gallon, his gas mileage is even worse (about 20% less IIRC).

 

[Todd_A]

Driving at 75 mph, We get about 29 MPG if the speed is held for long distance on a flat interstate. We do not dare go more than 5 over the speed limit for any length of time on the interstate here in the Midwest US. Too many troopers just waiting for us

 

[cambourne7]

todd is that the petrol version?

I dont have the DSG and have the TDI version and on a trip up to birmingham from east anglia and back i got 56.5mpg the trip back inc a detour though urban area so the mpg shoud have been higher and that was doing a steady 70 most of the way as i had the cruise control on.

I just dont get how DSG should reduce the mpg this much?

 

[Todd_A]

Cambourne7, Yes this is the petrol version. 2.0T. I wish I had a TDI, but can not find any in this area.

 

[cb391]

No TDI Eos for the US. If you want VW diesel you have to buy a Jetta or a Touareg.

 

[silvershadow]

How good is the MY09?

A 500Km trip to Newcastle and back yesterday gave some very interesting fuel consumption results from the trip computer:

Average fuel consumption for entire trip: 4.8 litres/100km [400Km highway, 100km city driving]

Worst average fuel consumption: 5.0 litres/100Km [city peak hour traffic with air-conditioning working continuously]

Best average consumption: 4.6 litres/100Km [40Km of continuous 80 K/hr cruising due to roadwork speed restriction - A/C cycling]

The following link is great for converting fuel consumption/distances from metric to imperial or vice-versa including the UK/US gallon conversion:

http://www.eforecourt.com/l_100km_mpg_convert.htm

TDI/DSG take a bow....... .

 

[SiJ2000]

The earlier point is a good one also and quite technically valid...

Use ESSO Petrol, or at least Shell/BP... This will make a difference to the life of the engine and also the economy... I use ESSO Super so I get the extra power too...

My attitude is, if you are that desparate for economy, u should get a polo! The EOS is for fun! It's not like it does 10 mpg!

 

[Lopaka]

Aloha All,
I have to agree that the EOS 2.0T loves to drink only premium fuel. In America, our fuel is not as good at octane as it is in Europe. We get 91 at the best. Run it on a lower grade, and it does indeed use more fuel. I don't think the auto or manual make much of a difference. I know when I use the A/C, you can see the car using more fuel, and seeming to strain more having to cool the car and move it.
I think this goes for all modern cars. In America, this is a real fuel sipping car for us and love going to the gas station every 2 weeks now, instead of every 5 days..
Lopaka

 

[neh321]

Aloha All,
I have to agree that the EOS 2.0T loves to drink only premium fuel. In America, our fuel is not as good at octane as it is in Europe. We get 91 at the best. Run it on a lower grade, and it does indeed use more fuel. I don't think the auto or manual make much of a difference. I know when I use the A/C, you can see the car using more fuel, and seeming to strain more having to cool the car and move it.
I think this goes for all modern cars. In America, this is a real fuel sipping car for us and love going to the gas station every 2 weeks now, instead of every 5 days..
Lopaka

There is an old thread somewhere about octane levels in US and Europe. Apparently 91 in the US is NOT the same as 91 in Europe! Think it's equivalent to 95 in Europe but I'd have to look up the old thread to remind me exactly what equals what.

 

[cb391]

IIRC US 93 is about equal to Euro 98. Nowadays the auto makers are starting to be ok with lower grade fuels but warn that performance and mileage will decrease. The current car computers and anti knock components allow a lot of latitude.

 

[silvershadow]

Now for the moment of truth, I filled the Eos on Christmas Eve to check the fuel consumption.

Distance travelled: 815 Km

Fuel used: 46.2 litres

Fuel consumption [metric]: 5.67L/100km or 17.64Km/litre

Fuel consumption [imperial]: 49.8mpg [imperial gallon]
41.5mpg [US gallon]

This was achieved with a mix of 80% country, 20% city driving with the climate control system on for about 50% of the time [the roof was down the other 50% - the car is the best drought-breaker ever, plan to take it out and it will rain every time] - still waiting to get the photos I promised for this reason .

Very impressive and will get better as the engine frees up - diesel technology improvements now make the TDI a worthy alternative to be considered - the only downside for lady owners is using the invariably "greasy" fuel filler handpiece.

 

[geoffa1]

Now for the moment of truth, I filled the Eos on Christmas Eve to check the fuel consumption.

Distance travelled: 815 Km

Fuel used: 46.2 litres

Fuel consumption [metric]: 5.67L/100km or 17.64Km/litre

Fuel consumption [imperial]: 49.8mpg [imperial gallon]
41.5mpg [US gallon]

This was achieved with a mix of 80% country, 20% city driving with the climate control system on for about 50% of the time [the roof was down the other 50% - the car is the best drought-breaker ever, plan to take it out and it will rain every time] - still waiting to get the photos I promised for this reason .

Very impressive and will get better as the engine frees up - diesel technology improvements now make the TDI a worthy alternative to be considered - the only downside for lady owners is using the invariably "greasy" fuel filler handpiece.

David, How does your calculated fuel consumption compare with what the trip computer says? I am averaging 6.6l/100km from day one, while the long term average on the computer is 5.6l/100km.