Real MPG for 140tdi bluemotion

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Aaz
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Real MPG for 140tdi bluemotion

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Looking at getting a 140 Scirocco TDI blumotion. Does anyone have any real life mpg figure they can give me? Variety of different journeys would help a lot.

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46 mpg the worst 61 mpg the best Averaging about 52 mpg driving 60/40 Motorway/City within legal limits but accelerating better than surrounding traffic in general. Current mileage 26000 mls but got better after 12000 mls
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Sootchucker
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Over 21 months and 14,300 miles, on mine (which is a DSG so slightly worse MPG than a manual), my worst is 44mpg (really cold weather with a lot of defrosting and heated seats etc), best was 72.9 mpg on a 180mile motorway cruise in September just gone on cruise control at 75mph.

My regular work journey consists of urban/ town centre to work (approx 12 miles) in the morning, and 70% motorway / 30% A-roads on the way home for 14 miles (don't ask :D ), and overall on a typical bi-weekly fill up, I average about 45-48mpg (approx 420-450miles).
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Mine's the pre-BMT 140Tdi and I'm showing up about 50-60mpg for my daily commute 12 miles mostly motorway depending on time of year, heaviness of my right foot, AC use etc. I know in truth it's a bit down on this. Shorter inner-city journeys I'm closer to 35-45mpg - this will be much better on the BMT. I'm getting 550-600 miles out a tank.
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I've done 7500 mile in my BMT. Most of my driving is a 55 mile each way commute - 60% rural A road, 10% city and 30% dual carriageway with 2-3 adults on board. I typically get 53-55mph. Worst has been 47mph which was mainly short journey town driving in cold weather.
Aaz
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Thank you all for the replies. Very good mpg from the 140tdi engines. I will take that into account when buying, thanks again.
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To be fair, it is the most economical model in the range, therefore if it doesn't live up to your expectations then a Rocco isn't for you
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RisingRoc
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Aaz wrote:Thank you all for the replies. Very good mpg from the 140tdi engines. I will take that into account when buying, thanks again.
I'd also suggest you search on here for discussions on 140v170 models. General opinion is that the 170 is a far better car for no major loss in mpg or upfront cost if being new.
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Have got a GTDi170 and I do about 40 miles commute there and back mostly A Roads. Average between 48-52 when it's fairly quiet, maybe 45-48 when it's busier.
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Makes me wonder what the BMT technology actually achieves in mpg terms over the non BMT 140?
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