Mastiff 0 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 So after owning my 96 Golf VR for 10 days I now know they are a tad thirsty!So.... What is the most or even an average amount of miles people are getting to a full tank of petrol? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 i get about 230-250 miles on average out of a tank.... when doing a couple of long journeys over a tank i got 280 but that's about it. lol Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I always fill up at about 230, don't wanna risk runnin out. Most I've seen is 260. Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 LOL its all about the right foot.... I actually got better mpg once charged... also what your doing.... I used to get to Newcastle from London on a little under 3/4 of a tank at motorway speeds easilly... the Correct filter & zorst Modifications help here.Also remember dont brake... whilst you dont have to be a hyper miler good driving practice is worth its' weight...Get up to speed asapstay at that speed - as constant as you can for as long as you can... with minimal deviation.Lift off rather than brake.. you know that's fun in MK mate... you will soon enjoy savings once you get over the newness of it and the sound of the beast... On trips I was getting at best 34mpg around town around 25-ish mpg... and not driving like miss Daisy.. Trust us you get used to it after a while and become best mates with your garage (you may even get a christmas card)... well worth the points cards ... LOL Link to post Share on other sites
gary.scales 0 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 my fuel gauge never goes past 7/8ths so I never know how much i have left in the tank, but I have done countloess 260 miles drives on one tank at motorway speeds, and totally agree with above comments too :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff 0 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 How about this.....What is the least amount of miles anyone has done to a tank?!!Also....Are VR6's meant to be run on super unleaded?RCF.....MK is heaps of fun with the straights and r/b's! Still finding out how well my car grips though as read many reports saying due to the weight up front it upsets the handling....I have coilovers fitted so I am hoping this will help. Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 on the fuel as a standard car.... well strictly no... but most of us do as it does run better..yup know MK well... handling is fine you just need to make the rear steer for you then the front stays LOL(not that I am condoning unresponible driving in any way-save it for the track ) Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff 0 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 on the fuel as a standard car.... well strictly no... but most of us do as it does run better..yup know MK well... handling is fine you just need to make the rear steer for you then the front stays LOL(not that I am condoning unresponible driving in any way-save it for the track )Thank you mate.....I will start putting super in and see how she performs.You know MK well, next time you are in the area you must by. I see you are from Watford, I was born and bred just down the road from yourself in Tring!Really enjoying my VR6, ......I am going to Billing on Saturday so looking forward to that! My daughter may come along as she is a petrol head at the age of almost 13! Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 about 150 ..... lol Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I can see easy 320 or so if i keep out of boost........enter boost on and off and about 280.........really hammer it regular like and about 200-210 to the tank Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 hate to see what i get out my new tank ... lol Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff 0 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I can see easy 320 or so if i keep out of boost........enter boost on and off and about 280.........really hammer it regular like and about 200-210 to the tank320 miles off boost, that is impressive mate. Now saying boost obviously you have Turbo'd your VR.....What BHP is she and what is the 0-60 times? Mine is standard apart from an exhaust and direst cold air feed to the OE airbox and she is fast enough! My mate has an Audi S3 RR'd at 208bhp and we are even in a straight line which I was most happy with!!!! Your VR must be seriously fast!! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Not a VR tho....R32 Turbo pushing 470bhp Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 hi all is that tru when you charge the vr u get better mpg Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 If setup correctly and not hammering it there is no reason why not. Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff 0 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Not a VR tho....R32 Turbo pushing 470bhpBloody 'ell.......470bhp from an R32! Any ideas of the 0-60 and top speed? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sub 5 sec.....and 160mph plus backed off at that speed with more left lol.Oh was in Germany as well with TonyVRT in the car Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff 0 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sub 5 sec.....and 160mph plus backed off at that speed with more left lol.Oh was in Germany as well with TonyVRT in the carThat is fast!Are you going to Billing on Saturday mate? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Oh yes i'll be there........got to really as I have to get drunk with the other lunatics who help run this site lol Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Oh yes i'll be there........got to really as I have to get drunk with the other lunatics who help run this site lollol speak for yourself?!MPG? You are driving the wrong car to be concerned about this.... Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff 0 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Oh yes i'll be there........got to really as I have to get drunk with the other lunatics who help run this site lollol speak for yourself?!MPG? You are driving the wrong car to be concerned about this....MPG is not that worse than a Ford Focus 2.0 16v.....honestly! I would say my VR is about the same on fuel as my E36 328i Sport. Link to post Share on other sites
gary.scales 0 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Was driving behind a lorry on the M40 last night and got 37.2 to the gallon on the display!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Leftoutside 0 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 From my OBD1 i get about 35 if driving at a modest 60 on a run, I have even managed almost 40 (39.something) with heavy coasting (Wales has a lot of hills) but generally see about 20 round town and 32 on a run. Dads Focus RS is better than that seeing 35 easy at 70-80 but its not about the MPG is it... Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff 0 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 From my OBD1 i get about 35 if driving at a modest 60 on a run' date=' I have even managed almost 40 (39.something) with heavy coasting (Wales has a lot of hills) but generally see about 20 round town and 32 on a run. Dads Focus RS is better than that seeing 35 easy at 70-80 but its not about the MPG is it...[/quote']Serious bud......A Focus RS is better on fuel than a VR? I have never been in a Focus RS but been told they are rapid, I am sure they are in the low 6's to 60mph? What would you say performance wise.....A VR compared to a Focus RS? My Saff Cossie I owned some years ago drank fuel. I would say she was only a tad faster than my OBDII VR but am sure my VR pulls better than my old Cossie past 100mph. But my Cossie was standard and did have 12 previous owners!! Link to post Share on other sites
Leftoutside 0 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Well, they say that the RS is better on fuel than the ST in most driving conditions - dont ask why because I havent a clue but it definitely seems that way. The RS regularly trumps my MPG and is always sat between 70-90 while to get 35 and up im sat at 60. A breathed upon block is usually always more efficient. In comparison the VR pulls well and is in the low 7s but the RS has almost double the horsepower and double the torque and sounds pretty phenomenal (almost as good as the VR ) so it really is no contest. It handles like nothing else too! The closest thing he has had to the VR in terms of power/MPG would be the clio V6 about a second quicker to 60 but only gave about 22-25 at most, revved to 7000! But try getting it there before you find hedges sticking through the rear. Probably a close race in the twisties I would imagine. On another note you Cossie sound like a whore, but ive always wanted one! Link to post Share on other sites
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