My average over the first 7300 miles is about 54mpg. On long journeys over 60mpg is no problem.

 

Why do people post stuff like this?

 

The best I've ever achieved is 51mpg yesterday - from Asda Patchway (filled up) to Evesham and back to Asda Patchway to fill up again (mostly all M5, 6th gear, 56mpg).

 

Car's done almost 12k and IMHO the Skoda brochure claims on mpg are bordering on fraudulent.

 

Love the car but I wish Skoda had been honest with the fuel economy figures.

Why do people post stuff like this?

 

I could ask you the same question, really.  Do you know how the consumption figures are obtained?  Under test conditions, on a rolling road.  So of course they bear no resemblance to reality.  They are there simply to enable the consumer to make some sort of comparison between cars.  If they tried to do 'real world' testing, then each and every car would have to be testing on the same bit of road, in the same conditions (sunny / wet, wind speed / direction etc.) with the same driver etc etc.  Ignoring the first few issues there, the test are done (AIUI) by a computer controlling the throttle - introducing a human is just asking for, well, 'human error' in the tests.

 

People post what they've got in the real world to offer some help to those that would like to know.  For what it's worth, I went from Gloucester > Shropshire > Gloucester yesterday (mostly M5 / M6 @ 65mph on cruise control, apart from the 50 / 40mph roadworks) and according to the infotainment I got about 55mpg.  Even knocking 10% off that for the infotainment being optimistic, that's still 50mpg, without even trying (cruise control is not overly mpg friendly).  And that's on a brand new car (it passed 500 miles on the clock on the way home).

And if you want a real world idea of a CR150 DSG look at my Fuelly figures in my signature.

 

And that is over almost 17k, all kinds of driving conditions.

Why do people post stuff like this?

 

Why shouldn't I?

Why shouldn't I?

 

Because I believe that if 60+mpg were possible in a VRS then driving almost exclusively on a motorway at 56mpg would/should achieve it.

 

Now maybe my diesel is faulty, I don't know.

Well mine is a CR150 elegance so has slightly smaller wheels and a bit less power than a VRS which will make a bit of a difference, but I'm certainly not disappointed in the MPG.

Because I believe that if 60+mpg were possible in a VRS then driving almost exclusively on a motorway at 56mpg would/should achieve it.

Now maybe my diesel is faulty, I don't know.

Best I've seen on mine is 62mpg, mid fifties is easy on a good motorway run.

Because I believe that if 60+mpg were possible in a VRS then driving almost exclusively on a motorway at 56mpg would/should achieve it.

 

 

Not necessarily. In top gear that is way below the cars optimum rpm, meaning uphill or any bit of increased speed needed would not be were its best "pull" for want of a better word, is. 

A 330 odd mile run I did recently on mine, mostly motorway/dual carriageway, cruise set on 72 mph, occasional burst when wanting to pass quickly, and a few occasions of slower speeds when traffic signs/roadworks dictated, I had 58mpg showing on the trip, and from past checking, that's not far out.

 

I believe with more miles (mines not long turned 3k, I personally don't believe they give their best until nearer 10K) 60 is more than possible on a good run. Locally, a bit of town shunting were the car doesn't warm up properly, and a couple of decent runs were I can have some fun now and then, see an average of ~50mpg.

 

But we all drive differently, and driving styles are probably the biggest variance to mpg, hence why we have anything from 45 to 60+ reported for the TDi on these forums.

Octavia 3 petrol:  I put in 47.7 L on my last fill up (2nd click) after 790km on the tank, the needle on the gauge had just gone onto the Reserve and MaxiDot was estimating I had enough left for 120 km.

I am one of the lucky ones I guess.

I've got a petrol vRS; on my way home on Friday night the low fuel warning light came on warning me I had 40 miles-worth left; this was about a mile short of the service station, where I managed to get 49.22 litres in, filling it to the brim. I've got less than 1,500 miles on mine, and I'm averaging just over 36 mpg; my last two fill-ups worked out at 36.5 mpg (my usual driving pattern of a 15 mile commute to work with the return journey broken part way, plus a few other odd short journeys) and 38.5mpg (a run from Reading to Plymouth and back).

Given that in nearly 83,000 miles in my Mk2 vRS I averaged just shy of thirty-four and a third miles to the gallon, this seems to be shaping up nicely.

With the greatest of respect JJJ66, if you're gonna drive it like that, why didn't you buy the TDI ?

 

Sorry I don't mean to be confrontational but, thats not the kinda use the vRS TSI was designed for.

With the greatest of respect JJJ66, if you're gonna drive it like that, why didn't you buy the TDI ?

 

He drives lots of short journeys, and you reckon he should have got a TDi... seriously?

 

Your question should have been "why didn't you buy a non-vRS?"  :p

Wiggo, its obvious that he brought the vRS for the look and at only £400 more the TDI is a steal

My personal record is 50 litres (2.0 CR), filled it to the brim, the diesel stays in the pipe, it's really full.

After the first "click", I usually manage to fill in additional 3,5-4 litres. It takes some time, the first 2 litre goes easily, and the second 1,5-2 litre needs some patience.

I also noticed that the lower filling speed (selectable on the gun) helps a little bit.

With the lower filling speed I have enough time to clean the windscreen

For this 50 litres to fill in I have to drive +30-40 km after the "0".

My average is 6,7 litres / 100 km. 70-80 % motorway at 150 kph.

at only £400 more the TDI is a steal

 

I don't disagree with you on that point... but I wouldn't buy a diesel if my usual driving pattern was lots of short journeys.  DPF issues aside, the engine won't be up to temperature before you get where you're going, and so you won't see any mpg benefits.  Better to stick with the petrol engine.

With the greatest of respect JJJ66, if you're gonna drive it like that, why didn't you buy the TDI ?

 

Sorry I don't mean to be confrontational but, thats not the kinda use the vRS TSI was designed for.

So pray tell me what sort of use I should be giving it?

FWIW, Swindon > Gloucester this evening (A-roads via Malmesbury and Tetbury) - 36 miles, 1:00hr, avg. 58.5mpg.

I agree with Mr Grump above.

 

On a long run, I have seen over 60 mpg on many occasions and the eco mode is good with the dsg. I have covered miles in the coasting mode and weird to see the car at 65-70 mph with 900 rpm. 

So pray tell me what sort of use I should be giving it?

"For petrol engines stick to a 3000 rpm limit for the first 500-600 miles and then increase the limit to around 4000 rpm. Again, revs should regularly reach this limit."

"Avoid labouring the engine – by changing up too early for example"

"After the first 1000 miles gradually use more of the car's performance" 

 

But that's not my advice, its theirs http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/general-advice/running-in-a-new-car.html

 

JJJ66, No offense intended and of course, its your car.

I have covered miles in the coasting mode and weird to see the car at 65-70 mph with 900 rpm. 

 

 Whats a PITA is the speed at which you catch other cars that think they are coasting but still have their drivetrain engaged and engine braking occuring.

"For petrol engines stick to a 3000 rpm limit for the first 500-600 miles and then increase the limit to around 4000 rpm. Again, revs should regularly reach this limit."

"Avoid labouring the engine – by changing up too early for example"

"After the first 1000 miles gradually use more of the car's performance" 

 

But that's not my advice, its theirs http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/general-advice/running-in-a-new-car.html

 

JJJ66, No offense intended and of course, its your car.

Er, that's rather what I've done. And ignoring the AA's use of "regularly" when I presume they actually mean "frequently", my round trip to Plymouth took me from 400 to 800 miles, and gave me plenty of opportunity to run at around 3000 rpm, and indeed higher on the way back. Given the nature of my usual journeys, I have plenty of opportunity to get up to 4000 rpm at various points, as well as having periods in between where I have to cruise at lesser revs. And I'm frequently ignoring the maxidot's chivvying of me to change up.

Given I have something like 155,000 miles in Mk1 and 2 petrol vRSs under my belt, along with several periods where I've driven various diesel cars for a few days or a week at a time and not been overly impressed with their economy, I like to think I have an idea what suits me. I don't drive so many miles per year that the better consumption of a diesel is a major economic factor to me. And when I do get the chance to open it up, I enjoy doing it, and the diesel doesn't quite do it for me. But if "its obvious" to you that I "brought (sic) the vRS for the look", maybe I should take it back to the dealer and tell him that apparently I'm not the right sort of bloke to drive this car? (Yeah, OK, apologies if that's a bit snarky - it's been one of those days...)

Edited 9 September, 201411 yr by JJJ66

Er, that's rather what I've done. And ignoring the AA's use of "regularly" when I presume they actually mean "frequently", my round trip to Plymouth took me from 400 to 800 miles, and gave me plenty of opportunity to run at around 3000 rpm, and indeed higher on the way back. Given the nature of my usual journeys, I have plenty of opportunity to get up to 4000 rpm at various points, as well as having periods in between where I have to cruise at lesser revs. And I'm frequently ignoring the maxidot's chivvying of me to change up.

Given I have something like 155,000 miles in Mk1 and 2 petrol vRSs under my belt, along with several periods where I've driven various diesel cars for a few days or a week at a time and not been overly impressed with their economy, I like to think I have an idea what suits me. I don't drive so many miles per year that the better consumption of a diesel is a major economic factor to me. And when I do get the chance to open it up, I enjoy doing it, and the diesel doesn't quite do it for me. But if "its obvious" to you that I "brought (sic) the vRS for the look", maybe I should take it back to the dealer and tell him that apparently I'm not the right sort of bloke to drive this car? (Yeah, OK, apologies if that's a bit snarky - it's been one of those days...)

It's your car, drive it however you like......... If you chose the vRS 'cos it looks good, has decent performance when required, is "fit for purpose"  & the TSi gives good enough economy for you, then please continue enjoying it!

 

SWMBO chose her vRS TSi 'cos it looks good, is very practical, quicker than it should be & reasonable economy too. At less than 7k miles in the 18 months since she has  bought it , purchasing a diesel wouldn't have been much sense either. 

 

But then as a senior citizen / grandmother, she probably shouldn't have bought it, she is the wrong sort person to own an Octavia vRS.

She should have kept her VW EOS instead, & I, (even older......) should have kept my Octy 2 vRS, rather than buy the stereotypical Superb.

But then I've traded the sensible Mondeo Wagon, for another (remapped) EOS,  just so we can dodder around with the roof down on a sunny afternoon like the pair of old farts we really are, hopefully annoying all the judgemental drivers out there.....

 

DC.

Er, that's rather what I've done. And ignoring the AA's use of "regularly" when I presume they actually mean "frequently", my round trip to Plymouth took me from 400 to 800 miles, and gave me plenty of opportunity to run at around 3000 rpm, and indeed higher on the way back. Given the nature of my usual journeys, I have plenty of opportunity to get up to 4000 rpm at various points, as well as having periods in between where I have to cruise at lesser revs. And I'm frequently ignoring the maxidot's chivvying of me to change up.

Given I have something like 155,000 miles in Mk1 and 2 petrol vRSs under my belt, along with several periods where I've driven various diesel cars for a few days or a week at a time and not been overly impressed with their economy, I like to think I have an idea what suits me. I don't drive so many miles per year that the better consumption of a diesel is a major economic factor to me. And when I do get the chance to open it up, I enjoy doing it, and the diesel doesn't quite do it for me. But if "its obvious" to you that I "brought (sic) the vRS for the look", maybe I should take it back to the dealer and tell him that apparently I'm not the right sort of bloke to drive this car? (Yeah, OK, apologies if that's a bit snarky - it's been one of those days...)

As I said JJJ66, no offence intended, you obviously drive more congested roads than I do and no apologies no required we've all had days like that.

Well i'm averaging way less than 40 mpg and the tank range is **** due to it's size. Fuel consumption is at or below my MK2, I don't know how Skoda can get their marketed improvements so wrong? The small tank is a very annoying inconvenience, hardly what you expect from a 'practical' estate car

I drove back from Maryport today, across the A66 to Scotch Corner, then down to Derby on the A1, M18, M1 and A38, cruise control set at 75mph apart from through the roadworks where cruise was set at 55mph. Got to Derby with the display reading 59.1mpg for the journey and 57mpg for the tank (although Fuelly shows 54.8mpg for the tank).

 

Not bad considering I had this

 

 

and my tool kit on board.

The A66 from Penrith over to Scotch Corner is great for economy. Once you get up the main drag to the top of Bowes moor it's a long way downhill on the Yorkshire side.