Can 5spd PD Jetta get 50+mpg like 5spd alh?

I really like mkv jetta tdi... very beautiful cars. I only dont like their lower mpg than alh tdi. Is it possible thru chipping/cams etc to get similar mileage to 5spd alh tdi with a 5spd PD?


Also, how hard is it to make a pd 5spd jetta beat a 200hp 5spd alh? Does it take a lot to run down a 200whp alh?

I know it is possible on the Mk IV PD Jetta's because mine does it routinely.

Normal interstate MPG is 52.5 at 73 mph indicated, 70 actual. This is with the RC1+ tune.

The larger, heavier Mk V car is tougher to do this with. Have you checked the monthly mileage competition and report thread?

MY PD gets slightly better Highway mpg than my old ALH, the ALH got better around town though.

x 2 - i have seen 53mpg in mine, although that was out of the norm.

When I pay attention my 16 mile commute brings 50mpg or better. I averaged 52 mpg+ for the first year of ownership.

Then my hours changed, and I was driving with the crowd, and unwilling to clog the road. My tanks vary from 47 to 52 mpg, depending upon many factors. I calculated every tank, but did not enter them into a spread sheet any longer. My guess is I average 49 mpg for the year.

On long interstate trips, at 80 mph, I get about 47 mpg.

DanG144 said:

On long interstate trips, at 80 mph, I get about 47 mpg.

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I tend to get closer to 43mpg at 80mph, but my car is more 'mod' than stock at this point....

VWBeamer said:

MY PD gets slightly better Highway mpg than my old ALH, the ALH got better around town though.

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What does your pd get compared to the alh?

What are the best mods on a pd for economy? Tune and injectors and turbo? There doesn't seem to be a huge aftermarket (at least that I know of) for the PD's

The PD gets about 2 mpg better on the highway. I can get 53 or so if I go steady at 65mph, but I like to drive fast, at 80 i get 43-44 mpg.

Best bang is a 17 VNT and a stage 4 tune. Bigger injectors are $$$$$, but the stock ones will go to 150-160 hp.

i've gotten 50+ on a few tanks through the years but it is hard to stay out of the throttle. i'd rather just accept the low 40s i get and drive it like i stole it....way more fun.

I just got 51mpg with mine driving 65mph with a bad wheel bearing (time to replace!)

So with bigger turbo, and stage 4 tune, and maybe good exhaust/down pipe, I could see 50mpg city driving like an alh?

I don't know of any ALH's that get 50 mpg city driving.

Mine does... regularly