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Krisj88 said:
Hi, I've recently taken delivery of a mk7 golf R. Amazing car! Done about 500 miles so far, and I absolutely love it!! Does the fuel economy improve over time as I'm only averaging about 220 miles to a full tank. Even on a motorway run in eco mode returns 30mpg
The engine ECU only needs 200km to fully adapt to your driving style, and you've gone way past that already, so I doubt it will improve much. Engines are pre-run in these days, so there's no tight bores to loosen either. Unless you have a dead lambda sensor or MAF, I'd say it's normal. Any warning lights on the dash?Without trying to sound flippant, it's 300hp and 1500kg, so what did you expect?
Even the MK5 Edition 30 with 230hp & 1300kg only averaged 28mpg and R32s were even worse.
One thing I've learned over 25 years of VW ownership is the claimed mpg figures are pure fantasy.
SuperchargedVR6 said:
The engine ECU only needs 200km to fully adapt to your driving style, and you've gone way past that already, so I doubt it will improve much. Engines are pre-run in these days, so there's no tight bores to loosen either. Unless you have a dead lambda sensor or MAF, I'd say it's normal. Any warning lights on the dash?
Without trying to sound flippant, it's 300hp and 1500kg, so what did you expect?
Even the MK5 Edition 30 with 230hp & 1300kg only averaged 28mpg and R32s were even worse.
One thing I've learned over 25 years of (Insert any car marque here) ownership is the claimed mpg figures are pure fantasy.
Just amended that for you.Without trying to sound flippant, it's 300hp and 1500kg, so what did you expect?
Even the MK5 Edition 30 with 230hp & 1300kg only averaged 28mpg and R32s were even worse.
One thing I've learned over 25 years of (Insert any car marque here) ownership is the claimed mpg figures are pure fantasy.
From what I've read it's impossible to achieve any of the claimed figures because of the way the tests are done. On a rolling road, no wind resistance, or hills, no other traffic etc.
Congrats on the car - I've got a DSG R which I've had since October - done 4000 ish miles.
my displayed long term MPG (based on 2000 miles of driving) is 24mpg, i do 75% stop start town driving, frequent short journeys (picking oh up from station etc) and i do enjoy the traffic light grand prix. Average 0.9mph on motorway runs too so its not too shabby at all.
I've managed an indicated 35mpg taking it easy and nudging 40 is achievable on a motorway as long as you keep it below 80mph
Not sure on range of tank, i never pay any attention to what i've done before it asks for more fuel
Lastly - did you know your arm rest is telescopic? hold under the front lip and pull it towards the gearstick
Defy lastly - did you know you had a storage 'flap' on the right of the steering wheel?
lastly lastly - did you know you had draws under the front seats ?
my displayed long term MPG (based on 2000 miles of driving) is 24mpg, i do 75% stop start town driving, frequent short journeys (picking oh up from station etc) and i do enjoy the traffic light grand prix. Average 0.9mph on motorway runs too so its not too shabby at all.
I've managed an indicated 35mpg taking it easy and nudging 40 is achievable on a motorway as long as you keep it below 80mph
Not sure on range of tank, i never pay any attention to what i've done before it asks for more fuel
Lastly - did you know your arm rest is telescopic? hold under the front lip and pull it towards the gearstick
Defy lastly - did you know you had a storage 'flap' on the right of the steering wheel?
lastly lastly - did you know you had draws under the front seats ?
I'm lucky that it's just a car for fun, I've got a van for commuting. It amazes me the amount of people who tailgate and try and race me?! They are seriously quick cars, I love it! Shame I've got to hand it back in 2 yrs 
. I have found the various drawers and compartments dotted about the cabin but I didn't realise you could move the arm rest back and forth. I've had the 3 door version and I can't believe how spacious it is?! Bloody huge for a hatch. The doors are f
king massive!
. I have found the various drawers and compartments dotted about the cabin but I didn't realise you could move the arm rest back and forth. I've had the 3 door version and I can't believe how spacious it is?! Bloody huge for a hatch. The doors are fking massive! Krisj88 said:
I'm lucky that it's just a car for fun, I've got a van for commuting. It amazes me the amount of people who tailgate and try and race me?! They are seriously quick cars, I love it! Shame I've got to hand it back in 2 yrs . I have found the various drawers and compartments dotted about the cabin but I didn't realise you could move the arm rest back and forth. I've had the 3 door version and I can't believe how spacious it is?! Bloody huge for a hatch. The doors are fking massive!
This is just wetting my appetite even more for when mine arrives . I have found the various drawers and compartments dotted about the cabin but I didn't realise you could move the arm rest back and forth. I've had the 3 door version and I can't believe how spacious it is?! Bloody huge for a hatch. The doors are fking massive! 
. Did you go for the manual or DSG Krisj88 ? I've had a lapiz blue 3 door manual. I've had DSG autos before and they're good but I wanted a manual so that I could change gear when it suited me. Yes they're faster but I don't feel as though they give you the connection or feedback as a manual box. But the DSG gives you the launch control option, but then again when will you realistically use that on public roads?? What have you ordered mate??
Krisj88 said:
I've had a lapiz blue 3 door manual. I've had DSG autos before and they're good but I wanted a manual so that I could change gear when it suited me. Yes they're faster but I don't feel as though they give you the connection or feedback as a manual box. But the DSG gives you the launch control option, but then again when will you realistically use that on public roads?? What have you ordered mate??
Ahhhhh that sounds lovely! Congrats 
Thats the exact spec i'd have gone for but I kept it simple and went for a poverty spec 5dr Tornado Red Manual on 18" Cadiz Wheels. It's on one of the controversial lease bargains so could'nt justify the extra cost pm for something I hand back myself.
I agree with you on the whole DSG connection/feedback issue. I reckon the manual is faster for more of the time in the real world.
Mines on a lease deal. I personally think all of the colours available are good. It took my ages to pick mine. I've always had black or grey cars so I thought I'd by "wild" and have met blue. But these lease deals are unbelievable! I've had an email today offering a 5dr man for £225 + VAT! The rumour is, that the eu is bringing in new emissions rules next year and engines in circulation need shifting
Krisj88 said:
Mines on a lease deal. I personally think all of the colours available are good. It took my ages to pick mine. I've always had black or grey cars so I thought I'd by "wild" and have met blue. But these lease deals are unbelievable! I've had an email today offering a 5dr man for £225 + VAT! The rumour is, that the eu is bringing in new emissions rules next year and engines in circulation need shifting
It really is a fantastic colour. There's one near to my work which seems to look a different shade everyday depending on the light, gorgeous. And the lease deals really are fantastic. I was originally looking for a Z4 coupe but saw these deals and had to snap one up. If you could would you change anything on it? Or any wise words of advice to someone expecting theirs
To be honest I can't really fault it. It does everything you want and more. Some of the forums say the build quality is shabby but it isn't. I had an AMG merc before this and the interior build was ok for the 1st few months until the squeaks and rattles started to appear. It drove me mad. The drivers seat was like an old mans rocking chair it sqeaked that much. Merc couldn't do anything with it. The golf seems solid and well sorted. The quality of the ride is really good too. It doesn't crash about and it seems to iron the bumps out. The radar guided cruise control is brilliant. I went the Trafford centre at the weekend and didn't really have to do a great deal really apart from steer it in the right direction. The in car entertainment is quality and easy to use. The only thing I will say is this, it's a golf and you forget there's 300 bhp under your right foot and before you know it your in the licence losing territory very, very quickly.
Kris,
I have a manual 5dr that has now done 1500 miles, i average 30mpg during a spirited 18 mile B road journey to work each day (all in race mode). That is a calculated figure, not off the computer. Are you putting super unleaded in as this is recommended and will effect both economy and performance slightly. Enjoy though, a great all round can it certainly is.
I have a manual 5dr that has now done 1500 miles, i average 30mpg during a spirited 18 mile B road journey to work each day (all in race mode). That is a calculated figure, not off the computer. Are you putting super unleaded in as this is recommended and will effect both economy and performance slightly. Enjoy though, a great all round can it certainly is.
Krisj88 said:
Hi, I've recently taken delivery of a mk7 golf R. Amazing car! Done about 500 miles so far, and I absolutely love it!! Does the fuel economy improve over time as I'm only averaging about 220 miles to a full tank. Even on a motorway run in eco mode returns 30mpg
FYI So much depends on driving style, journey type, ambient conditions and environment, but we road tested a Golf 7R DSG in our May 2014 issue and returned a genuine 31 .4 overall and a very best of 40.2 mpg when driving for maximum economy ( 60-mile motorway cruise at 55-65 mph ) Note that with the DSG and the Drive Mode set to Eco/Efficiency it will coast ( freewheel ) on the overrun / off throttle.Those figures were genuine, checked by brim-to-brim refuels, using BP Ultimate high octane fuel, for optimum performance and fuel economy
It's true that modern engines don't need the old-fashioned nannying-type running-in ( indeed, fairly robust use can actually be beneficial – reducing oil consumption and improving general efficiency ) but it is also true to say that they don't produce optimum performance and fuel economy until they have several thousands of miles use
Having said that, our test car also recorded some phenomenal acceleration times, using launch control it clocked a genuine (very best) of 4.52 for 0-60, although we quoted a 4.72 for the best standard DSG launch
We've not fully road-tested the 6-speed manual yet, still got that to look forward to.. :-)
Neil Birkitt
Krisj88 said:
No warning lights apart from the one that says I need more petrol! I was just curious because vw state 40mpg. That's laughable. I get 22mpg average at best. But I don't care as long as it's not a fault somewhere
Sounds about right for the power and weight of the car, and a 55 litre tank in a car that thirsty is inadequate! They do that deliberately as a sales tactic because a lot of people still buy cars based on how much it costs to fill the tank.And 40mpg is another sales tactic, as is longlife servicing. Anyone who manages to get 40mpg from a Golf R that both keeps up with the flow of traffic and doesn't drive slower than the posted speed limits, deserves an award!
It'll be the same with full electric cars. Manufacturers quoting 400 miles from a charge, but the reality will be 250-300 miles.
I get 33 - 38 MPG on my commute in to work, mixture of country lanes and dual carriageway. When i give it the beans and keep the revs high i don't seem to get below 27mpg ever.... i try to use V-Power, but find BP Ultimate works well to.
Great car, i'm at 7k miles now and still grinning when i go out for a drive!
Great car, i'm at 7k miles now and still grinning when i go out for a drive!
. Does anyone know of a decent boot mounted bike rack for my MTB? SuperchargedVR6 said:
Without trying to sound flippant, it's 300hp and 1500kg, so what did you expect?
Even the MK5 Edition 30 with 230hp & 1300kg only averaged 28mpg and R32s were even worse.
One thing I've learned over 25 years of VW ownership is the claimed mpg figures are pure fantasy.
My mk5 R32 has never seen below 270 miles from a tank...and that's usually a mixture of booting it and driving sensibly. Usually 300 miles on a sensible tank.Even the MK5 Edition 30 with 230hp & 1300kg only averaged 28mpg and R32s were even worse.
One thing I've learned over 25 years of VW ownership is the claimed mpg figures are pure fantasy.
I noticed with my cousins 7R which I had for a weekend that it averaged a lot less MPG on a run to Swansea which I do once a week compared to what my R32 would do...I though it would have been the otherway around but my R was better on juice!
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