1.8T & VR6 mileage question

[lintmann]

Those of you that have MK4 1.8Ts and VR6s, what kind of gas mileage are you getting? Please state if it's and auto or std too please.

I'm in the hunt for a 1.8T Jetta because of the gas prices but I'm starting to wonder if the VR would be a good choice as well. I'm having a hard time finding the Jetta that I want so if the VR6 isn't that much harder on gas I might look at those as well.

Please let me know what you all are getting.

Thanks

[kuhli]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

Hmm, if you've no plans to mod the engine the sheer enjoyment of a VR compared to the 1.8 doesn't even compare. If you're going to mod, the sheer enjoyment of a VR still wins...what can I say.

The best mileage I achieve with an 03 6spd 24 valve is about 7.8 l/100 km, that's insane discipline. Hard driving downtown will land you about 13 l/100km. My average per tank with a mix of city and highway typically is just over 10 l/100km.

Let me put it this way, I've put 30,000 km on my car, say the difference is 1.5 litres/100km, 30000/100 * 1.5 = 450 litres over the life of the car so far (2 years of use, bought in the summer of 04). Over that time fuel has averaged roughly a buck, so it's cost me an extra $450. $450 over 24 months is roughly $20 per month. Yes I enjoy the car enough to spend an extra $20 per month. One word...smooth.

[Aleks]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

my tanks are usually 10.5l/100km.........1.8t 5spd chipped

[Road Runner]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

5 spd 1.8T chipped getting about 9.2L/100km. Thats not babying it or driving too conservative either.

[18TWolf]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

1.8T 5 speed chipped about 11-13L/100km... definitely not light on the gas.

[Mitcheh]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

My 12v gobbles up 50L in ~425kms :(

[Khyron]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

Best was 6.88L/100, usually around 9.1 to 9.5L/100. I would say a 1.8 gets about 25% better fuel econ.

Khyron

[Silverstoned]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

I get around 10L/100km in my VR, and I'm never light on the gas. On Khyron's estimations, I should be around 12L/100km but I've never had mileage that bad, no matter how hard I drive the car. Maybe I'm getting better mileage from the lighter wheels?

Jeff

[Khyron]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

10/100 is 23.5 MPG US which is pretty close to epa specs (22/29 vs 24/31). I was going more by observed numbers, such as 1.8Ts managing 35+mpg on highway where the VR can't seem to get over 31.

But yes I'd say better fuel econ is a marginal benefit over the VR - if it's a major focus you should skip both and get a TDI.

Khyron

[R_Ethug]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

your numbers are with mine then guys.. i thought i was getting shitty mileage.. i get average 9.3 according to the trip compy

[kuhli]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

Khyron, are those numbers for a 12V or a 24V?

[Aleks]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

I have gotten over 700km on a tank straight highway though.....i average 500-550 though normally...

[R_Ethug]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

yea alex my record was 720km 98% highway in the jetta.. i was really impressed.

[lintmann]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

Man that's awesome highway mileage! Wonder what a VR6 would get on the highway??

Now I'm kinda wondering if I should stick with the 1.8T or go for the VR6. The VR6s are cheaper for some reason so that is a plus. Maybe I should test drive each type and get a feel for them seeing as the closest I've been to a newer Jetta is my bro's 06 2.0T

[kuhli]

Re: 1.8T & VR6 mileage question

I'd base the decision on a test drive and nothing else...but that's me.