Thinking of chopping in my 2 lt TSI for an R.
Generally with the mixed driving I do I'm getting 34-36 out of the TSI, and have it 39/40 on a long run at 70.
What would I get out of one of the newer 280 bhp R's?
R MPG
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Grasscutter
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Re: R MPG
Ive only had mine 2 days.
I got 31.5 on an A road, trundling along at NSL this morning.
It's seems to be averaging around 28.8 at the moment, but as I say. Early days yet.
Also, as a point of pedantry, they are 280 PS ( a german engine power term). To get the 'BHP' figure (in itself a kind of made up one as it's derived from torque at particular revs) divide by 1.01387 which is 276.169 BHP.
I got 31.5 on an A road, trundling along at NSL this morning.
It's seems to be averaging around 28.8 at the moment, but as I say. Early days yet.
Also, as a point of pedantry, they are 280 PS ( a german engine power term). To get the 'BHP' figure (in itself a kind of made up one as it's derived from torque at particular revs) divide by 1.01387 which is 276.169 BHP.
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thecrofter
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- Location: Staffs
Re: R MPG
Average for me over 18 months has been around 29 mpg.
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RoccoTom
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- With a: Manual box
Re: R MPG
I did what you're considering - switched from the 210PS GT to the 280PS R. I was averaging 39-42mpg in the GT, and now averaging 32-35mpg in the R (after 12 months). This is over a range of road types. But I think that is a higher average than most - it all depends on your driving style in the end.
If increased fuel costs are your main concern with upgrading, I wouldn't worry about it - you probably wouldn't notice a drastic difference in real terms.
If increased fuel costs are your main concern with upgrading, I wouldn't worry about it - you probably wouldn't notice a drastic difference in real terms.
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3t3p
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Re: R MPG
lol have I got a duff engine then. she does seem to drink oil
15mpg on way home today in bad traffic.
Absolute peak on motorway run was 33mpg
Normal motorway run might see 29-30mpg if I'm lucky
I don't care though:D
15mpg on way home today in bad traffic.
Absolute peak on motorway run was 33mpg
Normal motorway run might see 29-30mpg if I'm lucky
I don't care though:D
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Adam90
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- I drive a: Scirocco R
- In: Rising Blue
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- Location: Yorkshire
Re: R MPG
I've been getting around 25mpg since I got mine. I'm still in the 'new' stage so I don't exactly drive economically. I'll probably stay at this stage until I sell it. 