On 16/11/2018 at 12:17, TheRobinK said:

 

Same on my 2014 (FL) with regard to circulating air. Heat wise, my diesel engine (1.6) takes awhile... 

 

I leave the climate system on auto. I have a 6 mile drive to work via B roads at 50mph. I find that it takes 3-4 miles to get "warm" air, 6-7 to get something like "heat". The "warm" air starts getting produced when the temp gauge on the cluster hits about 50 degrees.

 

For comparison I measured my petrol tonight on a coldish evening (4 deg ice warning on). Warm air after 1-2ish miles and was hot air by 3-4miles when the temp gauge hit 90 degrees. When hot - it's too hot so you have to turn the heat down (mine is poverty spec S not fitted with climate control). Footwell vents work well but I prefer the setting that gives me screen, footwell and outer face vents combined at this time of year.

 

A diesel takes longer to warm up as it's more efficient and generates less heat from the combustion.

 

 

Edited 18 November, 20187 yr by bigjohn

17 minutes ago, bigjohn said:

Warm air after 2ish miles and was hot air by 3-4miles when the temp gauge hit 90 degrees.

 

Temp wise, very much like the VW Up we also have. Like your petrol Superb - it's very quick.

 

My diesel Superb needs a minimum of double your distance to hit 90 on the gauge. I probably lose any diesel mpg/efficiency advantage by turning on my heated seats to cover for the lack of warmth!