Just checked, and I have suitably reprimanded myself.   

A BoS is indeed 1kg, so 2.2lbs.

So that is exactly 205 BoS's

 

Now who is going to work out how much actual space that will take up?

(I suggest filling no higher than the top of the seats!)

 

Will they fit without folding the seats up?

Will they fit with just pulling the seats forward?

Will we all need a visit to the dentist?

Wot have I started?????

....Now who is going to work out how much actual space that will take up?...

Now, that's volume. What you're looking for is 'How many BoS in a Yb (Yeti boot)'.  Anyone worked out the conversion formula yet? 

a standard UK metric BoS is ~ 7x17x6 Cm so a volume of 714Cm³

 

You work the rest out

a standard UK metric BoS is ~ 7x17x6 Cm so a volume of 714Cm³

 

You work the rest out

:think: :S

:beer: :beer:

:zzz:

Average consumption on our 2010 TSI 1.2 manual: 7.4 l/100km = 31.7857545 mpg

We've just clocked 110 000 kilometers = 68 350.8311 miles

40.0 actual mpg over the first 15k miles in 1.2 DSG.

 

Is it possible you may be revving a little bit too much for economical driving?  The DSG rarely goes above 2200 rpm in gentle driving, since the turbo provides torque from very low down, but if I were driving a manual, I think I'd change at a higher engine speed just through habit.

I am happy getting just over 40 MPG, no doubt I could improve but it is a matter of input v reward! I drive economically but normally and let the DSG take care of changes. Incidentally I have been using "Super" petrol for the last 4 fill-ups (got some 5p per litre off coupons so as upgrade was 5p decided to give it a try) - too soon to be sure but MPG has improved to 43 MPG on last fill-up so will keep on using Super fuel and check over next few fill-ups to see if it is a real improvement or just happenchance.  Anyone else any experience of Super fuels?

a standard UK metric BoS is ~ 7x17x6 Cm so a volume of 714Cm³

 

You work the rest out

I don't do metric. What is it IMPERIAL?

 

Fred

I don't do metric. What is it IMPERIAL?

 

Fred

43.57"³ 

43.57"³ 

Magic!

 

Fred

Now it's almost 10,000 miles, getting 39mpg+.

Now it's almost 10,000 miles, getting 39mpg+.

 

Sounds about right then.

We are still at 37mpg two years on... but it's not quite done 4,000 miles yet so still running it in.

MPG on our 1.2 seems about inline with my expectations after first 300 miles. Getting high 30s to low 40s on most of my very hilly Sheffield urban / short extra urban usage. I'd expect a maybe a couple more mpg in my diesel Octavia but not much

As ever, my wife's economy on the same journeys is way worse despite being slower overall.

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My wife gets less mpg than me too!  At 8k miles our manual 1.2 TSI is getting high 30s driven at a normal pace on the torque.  That is about what I expected, given the size and shape.  If I was getting mid 30s I would be miffed as my old 95 Aero estate averaged about 31mpg despite having more than double the power.

I drove from mansfield to derby at the weekend. Steady 60mph, couldn't get above 38mpg on the maxidot. Came back at 70 mph got 36mpg. That's with 40,000 miles under it's belt.

Over 7,000 miles I've averaged 38.7 mpg, filling the tank each time the remaining fuel drops into the warning zone. Pretty much always use the regular Shell but wondering if anyone with a 1.2 TSi has tried the VPower alternative that they sell? It's promoted as "improving performance" but does this translate to better mpg? It's about 8p/litre dearer than the standard at the moment so on my calculation I need to get a shade over 41mpg to break and justify the extra £3.50 per tankful .It works out that on my figures it needs to be around a 6% improvement in mpg to break even, which does seem to be expecting a lot just from a different fuel.

 

Perhaps when I hit the one year anniversary I might have to give it a try for a couple of tankfuls and post the results.

I dream of 30mpg in my little Grand Vitara 3dr :(

Over 7,000 miles I've averaged 38.7 mpg, filling the tank each time the remaining fuel drops into the warning zone. Pretty much always use the regular Shell but wondering if anyone with a 1.2 TSi has tried the VPower alternative that they sell? It's promoted as "improving performance" but does this translate to better mpg? It's about 8p/litre dearer than the standard at the moment so on my calculation I need to get a shade over 41mpg to break and justify the extra £3.50 per tankful .It works out that on my figures it needs to be around a 6% improvement in mpg to break even, which does seem to be expecting a lot just from a different fuel.

Perhaps when I hit the one year anniversary I might have to give it a try for a couple of tankfuls and post the results.

I've been running mine on momentum 99 for the past year as it's only 5p more per litre than regular. Have I noticed any difference ? Eerrr, not really I suppose. I mainly do it for the supposed cleaning additives that are in the fuel. When it's empty I'll go back to regular fuel. I did once have a corolla vvti and on super unleaded it did feel perkier and also quieter. I'm sure I saw something years ago saying that the quoted power figures for stratified injection engines is only with super unleaded. The trouble is with trying super fuels for economy is because they're seen as performance fuels we give the car more welly so negate it's purpose.

Getting just over 36mpg on the maxidot with 1500 miles on the clock in our 1.2 DSG. Won't be adjusting driving styles to get better consumption. Why have a car and not enjoy it.

Getting just over 36 actual mpg after 2,500 miles. About what I expected as after many years and many, many cars I typically get about 6 to 8 mpg less than the manufacturers quoted combined mpg figure. I don't drive for economy I drive to enjoy the car/bike.

It may be worth pointing out that the official figures aren't a Skoda claim - they are the results of the official European test cycle. Which requires rather gentle driving...

Sporky, they are manufacturers figures, but, the manufacturers have to carry out the tests to set criteria under very controlled conditions. You would be very lucky to get anywhere need their figures under real world driving conditions. Anyone who believes these are easily achievable has led a very sheltered life.

Its the idea that they're a "claim" I disagree with. As you say, the tests are very strict, and they're the same for everyone. There are certainly ways toset up the vehicle for the test, but similarly that's the same for everyone.

As so many people choose cars on a Top Trumps basis you can't blame the manufacturers for going for the best economy figures they can.

They are worthwhile as a comparison between manufacturers and cars. However when you look at the true mpg websites Ford are one of the worst offenders for overinflating their mpg claims, especially the new one litre 3 cylinder ecoboost engine. The claimed mpg figures are miles away from what people can actually get in the real world. People I know who have this engine in several different models are not happy people. 15-20 mpg less than claimed is just taking the p**s.