Hi everyone.

I am thinking of purchasing my first Skoda Octavia, being a 2011 1.2TSI SE hatchback. What I would like to know is if you own one, what is your average MPG that you are getting? and whats your worst and best you have had?

Thanks.

I appreciate this in't specific to the Octavia, but be aware that there are plenty of threads on both the Yeti and Fabia forums of members complaining that their MPG is a lot lower than expected...

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/156147-12-tsi-real-mpg/

I`ve got the 1.2 Octy DSG having just changed from the similar engined Fabia and to be honest dont find the consumption much different. I`ve done one long run since I got it and the computer shows 50.2 overall...admittedly that was keeping it under 70 and driving carefully and avoiding `sport` mode. I havent had chance to check it more thoroughly but so far so good.

There are fuel complaints by Yeti owners but what do you expect with a slab sided 4 x 4 type vehicle producing wind resistance and an engine that might labour a bit under the circumstances. A big ask really

Thanks for the post re the Yeti, however as paully has stated the Yeti is heavier and will produce more wind resistance, is it reasonable to say that the Octavia 1.2TSI will achieve 45MPG? on everyday driving, or is that a bit high?

Hi,

I got my 1.2tsi new just over a year ago.

Straight out of the show room I was getting 42MPG out of a tank measured brim to brim. This increased through the year up around 47/48 for a tank.

I've found it went back down a bit again over the winter, colder weather and rain adding more friction etc. It went back down to about 42/43 for Dec/Jan

It is now back up to 44/45 as the weather is getting better and fullly expect it to be back up to 47/48 as the weather gets warmer and drier and as I do more longer journeys too.

I have to say I'm very happy with it. I know some fellas with the older 1.6MPI and the 1.2tsi is way better in terms of power/speed and fuel economy, very quiet too.

For history: I do short journeys for my work commute, 7 minute 3 mile job, plus all the shop/sports journeys etc, but I normally do 2/3 70mile trips a week with a mix of morotweay and normal roads. I've done 26000km in the year, 15k miles I suppose. I don't be driving the crap out of it.

Hope this helps!

Edited 19 March, 201214 yr by barneyg

It's not just Yeti drivers complaining though, there are plenty of disgruntled Fabia drivers too, the Fabia being smaller and lighter than the Octavia.

The 1.2 TSi engine seems to vary massively with different driving styles / conditions - much more than some other engines.

I recommend an extended test drive to allow you to perform your own MPG calculation over some of your normal routes.

Another thing to consider is that small cars tend to be less aerodynamic than larger cars due to the steep boot line on small cars (i.e fabia and yeti) which creates a lot of turbulence. The thing to remember when buying a small engine is what type of driving you mostly do. If you do a lot of motorway miles then a small engine in a big car can be more fuel efficient even though it's heavier due to better aerodynamics than the same engine in a small car. On the other hand, if you do mostly town driving then the aerodynamics are less of an issue at lower speeds so the weight is the main factor, so your better with a smaller car.

Having had experience of both cars, the 105 Fabia goes like a scalded cat :evil: and the tendency to boot it for short periods of time is immense and something most drivers just cant avoid doing....myself well included. When its driven like this it will drink fuel like you wouldnt beleive yet at the same time its so smooth and quiet you dont realise whats happening hence the complaints re frequent refuelings. You do have to drive it sedately to get the economy not to mention having to use higher octane fuel and NO supermarket stuff either..

Latest report from son's 1.2Tsi SE Octavia Estate delivered Dec 2011. Now has ~4500 miles on the clock. Gets ~40mpg on short runs into town. 44-47mpg on long motorway runs. 45-55mpg on 75 mile round trip to work on a/b roads (50mph limit most of the way) depending on traffic conditions etc.

Main complaint is the long turbo lag often experienced. He's just received a "product enhancement" notice (voluntary recall) from Skoda. Not known what this is but might be the "shim fitted to the turbo and ECU reprogram" to reduce turbo lag problems reported on the Fabia section.

Sounds about right xman, apparently there is a valve that can stick, which the shim sorts, not sure what the remap does but probably as you mentioned.

Newer cars have a fix already in place with a different part so I am told. How much newer I don't know.

Your MPG figures are about what I was expecting to get from mine when it arrives, so thanks for that, it also is still quite tight at 4500 miles so should improve a bit.

I know my current car noticably improved its mpg after about 8k miles.

Didnt know about this mod so a very Big thanks Xman. Mine has some serious lag on it so I`ve rung the dealer and its booked it for the fix...Apparantly they are inundated with this particular recall.

In 8 months and 5,600 miles of ownership real MPG is at 39. Certainly gets worse in cold weather. Best tankful was 507 miles from 54 litres (about 42MPG). Obviously the Roomster is not the most aerodynamically shaped car in the World.

New Octavia Estate November 2010. Worst brim to brim 36.5mpg - mostly short trips, very cold and snow. Best brim to brim 55.2mpg. Most from one tank (so far) 566 miles. Total 11842 miles at overall average 44.8mpg. About 10% of that (most of the longer trips) heavily laden and with a roof boot on, 5% heavy load plus a bike rack & bike and 1% was towing. Overall average will improve with summer and longer trips. Its the winter 4 mile each way congested commute to work that brings the average down. I expect to achieve about 60mpg if I do enough long trips (600+ miles) out of the same tankful.

Just had first service and shim changed - don't know what effect that will have. Dealer said it was due to issues with lack of power but I have never noticed any lack of power or pull even when towing nor when heavily loaded on hills as step as 1 in 4.

Shim change/fitted is to cure sticking valve on wastegate, I have been informed

You also get ecu reprogrammed at the same time, I don't know quite what that does for power/economy, but is part of the fix.

So then, the 1.2tsi is not very fuel efficent then.

The 2010 vRS Octy I drive runs an average of 39mpg. Have seen 44 and as low as 33.

When you think about it, a bigger engine in the same type of Octy has got to be more efficient than a smaller engined one.

Be bold and buy big, then remember to drive with an egg under your right boot.

When you think about it, a bigger engine in the same type of Octy has got to be more efficient than a smaller engined one.

While I'd usually agree in a big car a larger engine may be more efficient the Octavia isn't a big car. It's a small family class car at the end of the day and anything around 100bhp will power it adequately and efficiently.

Sorry Wayne I am I missing something?

My 36.5 worst is 11% better than your 33.

My 44.8 average is 15% better than your 39.

My 55.2 best is 25% better than your 44.

- - And my figures would be better still without towing, bike racks and roof boot.

How do you then come to the conclussion that the 1.2TSi is not very efficient?

The 1.2TSi is VERY efficient. It has more power and torque than most people will ever need.

It has more power and torque than most 'souped up' SRi, GTi and XRi models from 10 -15 years ago.

And that torque is available all the way from 1550rpm to over 4000rpm.

Pulls like crazy - will go up a 1 in 10 hill in 6th gear anywhere above about 45mph - even when towing (sailing dinghies). And if you really need to overtake and drop to 3rd or 4th you are still in the maximum torque range. Brilliant little engine.

Why would anyone want to waste money on the extra expense of a larger engine or the extra fuel or the extra road tax. Pointless. I would not consider anything larger than the 1.2TSi unless I was towing a large caravan frequently - then I might just consider the 1.4TSi (or 1.6 diesel) nothing larger. Engine size is no longer a reliable guide to how well a car will perform. I once had a 1.2 Vauxhall Nova - nice little engine 45hp. Now I have a 1.2 Octavia - brilliant little engine 105hp. Engine design has moved on (and despite the big difference in car size the Octavia is more ecconomic). A large engine is just more dead weight to lug around. Unfortunately the message has still not got through to most drivers/car buyers.

I know mine is in a slab sided yeti but I have to say I have been pleasantly surprised by the 1.2 Tsi. I too have just had the "shim fitted to the turbo and ECU reprogram" recall done but I'm not sure what difference it has made, I wasn't aware of any turbo lag issue.

My Octavia was a 140 2.0 PD and rettunred around 48 MPG, my Yeti seems to be working out around 40 to 42 ish on most trips. I mainly do town driving with a couple of 20 mile trips a week (hence the move to a smaller car)

Sorry Wayne I am I missing something?

My 36.5 worst is 11% better than your 33.

My 44.8 average is 15% better than your 39.

My 55.2 best is 25% better than your 44.

So that's on average 17% better. Do you consider the loss of 800 (ish) CC is worth the bragging?

How do you then come to the conclussion that the 1.2TSi is not very efficient?

The 1.2TSi is VERY efficient. It has more power and torque than most people will ever need. Horses for courses here mate.

It has more power and torque than most 'souped up' SRi, GTi and XRi models from 10 -15 years ago. Have to agree on this point!

And that torque is available all the way from 1550rpm to over 4000rpm.

Pulls like crazy - will go up a 1 in 10 hill in 6th gear anywhere above about 45mph - even when towing (sailing dinghies). And if you really need to overtake and drop to 3rd or 4th you are still in the maximum torque range. Brilliant little engine. Change gear when going up a hill, why's that done?

Why would anyone want to waste money on the extra expense of a larger engine or the extra fuel or the extra road tax. Pointless. ? I think not!

Can't agree here, I bought the car with performance in mind.

I would not consider anything larger than the 1.2TSi unless I was towing a large caravan frequently - then I might just consider the 1.4TSi (or 1.6 diesel) nothing larger. The car is used to tow a powerboat.

Engine size is no longer a reliable guide to how well a car will perform. Rubbish! I once had a 1.2 Vauxhall Nova - nice little engine 45hp. Now I have a 1.2 Octavia - brilliant little engine 105hp. Engine design has moved on (and despite the big difference in car size the Octavia is more ecconomic). Agree. A large engine is just more dead weight to lug around. Unfortunately the message has still not got through to most drivers/car buyers. If the more sprited drivers were to drive like Sunday drivers with the egg on the pedel, you MAY have a valid point.

How was the queue for for fuel last week?