The MK6 Fuel Consumption (Most / Least per Tank) Thread

**breezerboy** · 16-07-2009, 11:36 AM

I have read conflicting info regarding the fuel consumption of the 118TSI. The brochure and website say the 6 spd man gets (combined) 6.5 L/100km and the 7 spd DSG gets (combined) 6.2 L/100km. However, many reviews I have read have it the other way around. So, which is correct? I know most auto transmissions burn more, but is the DSG more economic?

Not too fussed either way and will be buying a DSG 118TSI whatever the answer is, just curious. Certainly better economy than my current manual Mk5 2.0 FSI, which gets about 7.8 - 8.0 L/100km.

**saveferris** · 16-07-2009, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by breezerboy

I have read conflicting info regarding the fuel consumption of the 118TSI. The brochure and website say the 6 spd man gets (combined) 6.5 L/100km and the 7 spd DSG gets (combined) 6.2 L/100km. However, many reviews I have read have it the other way around. So, which is correct? I know most auto transmissions burn more, but is the DSG more economic?

Not too fussed either way and will be buying a DSG 118TSI whatever the answer is, just curious. Certainly better economy than my current manual Mk5 2.0 FSI, which gets about 7.8 - 8.0 L/100km.

That's interesting.

My brochure says the opposite to yours.

118 TSI manual says 6.2 L/100km combined.

118 TSI DSG says 6.5 L/100km combined.

I just checked the VW Australia site, in its PDF brochure its the exact same as my brochure, where as in the seperate specification pdf download is says the opposite.

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/vwcms/m...Downloads.html

**breezerboy** · 16-07-2009, 12:03 PM

I stand corrected, the brochure is as you say, but the 10 page spec sheet from the website is the other way around and no doubt incorrect.

**JasonP** · 16-07-2009, 02:18 PM

Over the first 3 tanks in my 118TSI DSG, it's averaged 7.5 l/100km, using Shell V-Power.
Mixture of Highway & City driving, but mainly city. (Brisbane).

Real world figures.

Engine is starting to loosen up nicely.

**glennbot** · 16-07-2009, 04:14 PM

The reason for the confusion is because of the way they test the fuel consumption in UK/German compared to Australia.

For some reason the Australian test uses more petrol with the DSG.

IMO the DSG will have better Fuel figures.

Read this link:
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1763

Cheers.
GlennBot

**Stealthy** · 16-07-2009, 08:21 PM

Usually manuals always have better fuel economy figures, don't they?

**coastie** · 16-07-2009, 09:36 PM

Km/L L/100km
14.08 7.16

13.44 7.44
11.13 8.98
13.65 7.33
12.65 7.91
15.43 6.48
13.89 7.20
14.85 6.73
14.37 6.96
14.35 6.97
14.47 6.91
13.83 7.23
15.15 6.60
15.86 6.31

This is the first 6000 km figures from my 118TSI DSG top number in each column is the average of the listed numbers below. There is a trend to lower numbers however I still tend to hit it a bit harder in the stop start but the highway makes up for the heavy foot.

**Paul_OH** · 17-07-2009, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by Stealthy

Usually manuals always have better fuel economy figures, don't they?

Usually yes, when compared to the standard style of torque converter automatic. The DSG doesn't waste power like a standard auto due to it's auto clutches and you'll find that the DSG will quickly shift to a higher gear than if you're driving a manual. The Mk5 GT model is qtd as 7.7/100km for both the manual and auto - which is very realistic for 'normal' driving however on a regular drive to work I can easily get it down to 6.2/100km (50/50 Hwy & Residential) without really trying. My wife's best effort so far is 5.4/100 on a 30km 50/50 Hwy/Residential route.

To the TSI owners above, the engine really loosened up around 10,000km and economy just kept on improving. Early on in the peace the consumption was very ordinary but that was most likely due to my heavy boot 'experiencing' the new toy!

cheers,

Paul

**guliver_twist** · 18-07-2009, 11:50 AM

Love the TSI.. I have a manual.. and once hitting about 6500Ks I really noticed the engine loosen up and the fuel consumption improve.. (Note I also did an oil and filter change)...
With the single trip I easily get figures of around 5.8 to 6.2L for short trips and seem to be avg around 6.5L with a mix of highway and urban... Probably a bit more highway...I also tend to shift up somewhat early i.e. (5th at about 65km/h) and (6th at about 90-95km/h)

I also drove a mk5 diesel recently and drove it in a similar way to my TSI and it averaged 5.8L /100.. The TSI was about 6.2L /100
All and all I am damn impressed with this car...

The only thing I am a bit worried about is the fact that the Turbo only kicks in around 3500rpm and I rarely shift that high (mainly around 2-2.5k) it just doesn't need it...It has me wondering if it is bad that the turbo gets so little use..

Cheers ppl

p.s. I am going of the MFD so I am not sure if it over or under estimates and I have the sports pack with the Michellins (which may also make some difference)..

**cktsi** · 25-07-2009, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by guliver_twist

The only thing I am a bit worried about is the fact that the Turbo only kicks in around 3500rpm and I rarely shift that high (mainly around 2-2.5k) it just doesn't need it...It has me wondering if it is bad that the turbo gets so little use..

Do what I do... give the turbo some exercise from time to time

Even if you do it just once a trip, you won't kill your fuel consumption figure.