Thirst among equals

What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Thirst among equals

I purchased a new Golf 1.4TSI DSG [7-Spd] on 2-9-2009. It is used for long and short trips and I use Superunleaded if available. It does not live up to its claimed mpg. The brochure shows urban 37.7 extra urban 54.3 combined 47.1 MPG. My car is averaging 37mpg. I have been back to the dealer who has tested it and can find nothing wrong. Any suggestions please?

Asked on 30 January 2010 by C.B., Worthing

Answered by Honest John

Maybe it's your driving pattern. Every two mile short run from cold uses as much fuel as 10 miles fully warmed up on the motorway.

Tags: fuel economy owning

Similar questions

Miles per gullible

I have a Skoda Octavia 2.0TDI DSG bought new in 2005. Fault-free so far but a bit too noisy - especially road roar at speed and engine noise in town. I am thinking of changing and want a Golf sized car...

Yet again

Back in January this year I year I e-mailed for advice on the Skoda 1.2 TSI 105 engine in the Yeti SE as I was concerned about the power for a large car, having driven nothing smaller than a 1.9 engine...

Why has the economy in my MHEV dropped so much in cold weather?

My Kia Sportage MHEV seems to be doing 15% less mpg since the weather turned colder, with the battery power cutting in less regularly despite saying it’s well charged. Is this a fault with my car or something...

Related models