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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?

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.

Average for me over 18 months has been around 29 mpg.


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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.

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

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.

Long term is 26mpg 90% short journeys


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