September 2007 Monthly MPG Contest

OsirisTDI · Sep 17, 2007

Driver:OsirisTDI
Miles:571.7
Gallons:13.43
Model year:2006.5
Model:Jetta
Tranny:5M
Fuel type:ULSD+PS

75% hwy at 70mph for commute to work, w/AC, ambient temps were 70-80 degrees F, very humid.

Lug_Nut · Sep 17, 2007

Two entries in a month? Must have been vacation

Driver: Lug_Nut
Miles: 634.8
Gallons: 13.518
Model year: 1997
Model: B4V
Tranny: M5
Fuel type: B100

Driver: Lug_Nut
Miles: 764.0
Gallons: 21.085
Model year: 1997
Model: B4V
Tranny: M5
Fuel type: B100

XLR8R · Sep 17, 2007

Driver: XLR8R
Miles: 728.7
Gallons: 14.539
Model year: 2001
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 50.120

flgolfer29 · Sep 17, 2007

MrErlo said:
EDIT: note, non-tdi vehicles will not be included in the graph until the end of the month. this is TDIClub afterall

I agree that this is a 'TDIClub afterall' and normally would never have posted a non-TDI vehicle fuel mileage.

Current plans are to purchase 2008 Jetta CDI when available.

I do, however, recall an earlier post (3 months +/-) from someone hosting the Monthly MPG Contest stating that it was nice to see vehicles other than TDI's post mileage as a comparison.

Based on the above statement I included several MPG posts with a non-TDI vehicle.

Now I realize how exclusive the TDI club is and will refrain from posting future MPG entries of non-TDI powered vehicles.

Thanks for opening my eyes.

sno779 · Sep 17, 2007

I also was disappointed to see that quote and will probably not participate in the future, at least with the Insight, but might with the TDI. I know this is a TDI sight but like flgolfer29 said non TDIs were incouraged to participate. I do feel a "LITTLE" bad for entering the Insight as it is sort of like bringing a gun to a pillow fight. To be honest, I can't see why anyone would participate in a "Contest" unless they thought they had a good chance to win it. Personally I like the idea of a Mileage Data Base better then a contest as it encourages everyone to participate, not just the few hypermilers that might actually have a chance of winning it. I will bow out with the Insight so that the bar can be lowered.....Louis

DrSmile · Sep 17, 2007

Love the fight picking!... I'll retort by stating my unequivocal belief that hypermilers simply expoit a quirk in the hybrid's mpg display, sort of similar to TDI drivers believing the rediculously optimistic cluster gauge.

Blackbug1 · Sep 17, 2007

Driver: Blackbug1
Miles: 1024.7
Gallons: 15.832
Model year: 1998
Model: NB
Tranny: 5M w/.681
Fuel type: ULSD + PS

64.723 MPG

90% highway at 55 MPH 10% city 4th straight 1000 mile tank, pulse and glide

scooperhsd · Sep 18, 2007

Driver: scooperhsd
Miles: 117.9
Gallons: 2.417
Model year: 1994
Model: Honda PC800
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: 87

MPG 48.78

scooperhsd · Sep 18, 2007

And I look at this as more of a database too (note that my TDI has the proverbial snowball's chance to win). One thing that did surprise me - how much I AM riding the motorcycle when it's nice - although it was a bit chilly last night riding home in 60 degrees. I usually quit that at around 50.

DavidG · Sep 18, 2007

Driver: DavidG
Miles: 583
Gallons: 11.924
Model year: 2006
Model: Jetta V
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 48.89
Date: 9/7/07
Either this was bad fuel or I pumped B100. I had to change the fuel filter too.

DavidG · Sep 18, 2007

Driver: DavidG
Miles: 597
Gallons: 11.175
Model year: 2006
Model: Jetta V
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 53.42
Date: 9/17

Much better than last tank.

Savageman69 · Sep 18, 2007

I think that you guys should enter your non tdi cars...it gives comparision....Also one day someone will beat that insight of yours louis...I think you should all post even if your not gonna win i never win but always post cuz its fun to compare.

scooperhsd · Sep 18, 2007

Oh, I post - just to be able to give a counterpoint for when a newby comes in all hot and bothered about his "poor" MPG. Also gives the not-so-hot reader a chance to read some history about what to expect for different cars / drivers / driving situations.

snafu13 · Sep 19, 2007

Driver:snafu13
Miles:452
Gallons:10.376
Model year:05
Model:Jetta
Tranny:5m
Fuel type: ULSD+4oz PS
MPG:43.562

no-blue-screen · Sep 19, 2007

Driver: no-blue-screen
Miles: 591.1
Gallons: 12.688
Model year: 2006.5
Model: Jetta TDI
Tranny: DSG
Fuel type: BP power-blend ULSD

MPG: 46.59

wjdell · Sep 19, 2007

I wonder what the average MPG is for America - 12 -15 - 22. I have averaged just over 35 mpg since 1979. If Amercica had done this or just 15% of us. Fuel would still be less than 2 per gal.

scooperhsd · Sep 19, 2007

I've been over 30 MPG since 1990. Probably higher now.

greengeeker · Sep 19, 2007

Driver: greengeeker
Miles: 802.0
Gallons: 15.545
Model year: 2002
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: B2

MPG: 51.6

Fix_Until_Broke · Sep 20, 2007

Driver: Fix_Until_Broke
Miles: 1123.2
Gallons: 16.338
Model year: 2003
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M w/0.681
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 68.75

~40 miles @ 60 MPH with some "extra" throttle

~115 miles @ 65 MPH
~425 miles @ 55 MPH
~543 miles Misc errands/trips to work/home

80% effort in driving for economy. >224 miles of engine off coasting.

70,646 ODO miles

SG Readings
MPG: 59.8
GAL: 15.0
Miles: 899
AVG MPH: 42
Hours: 21.4
Fuel Trim +24.7% for this tank (now +33.3%)
Miles Adjustment +3% (no change)

All speeds indicated (~3% higher than actual), no Odometer Correction (~1% lower than actual)

Hookstra · Sep 20, 2007

Driver: Hookstra
Miles: 1102.1
Gallons: 22.2198
Model year: 1996
Model: B4 Passat
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

MrErlo · Sep 20, 2007

all vehicles are welcome

flgolfer29 said:
Now I realize how exclusive the TDI club is and will refrain from posting future MPG entries of non-TDI powered vehicles.

sno779 said:
I also was disappointed to see that quote and will probably not participate in the future

i appologize to everyone for giving the wrong idea. i encourage everyone to enter any type of personal transportation vechicle they'd like. i posted the previous graph just as i was leaving town to drive down to Austin for the weekend and didn't spend the time to sort out the TDI's from non-TDIs.

again, i didn't mean to discourage anyone and i look forward to posting the results from the insight and other efficient (or horribly inefficient

) vehicles in the future.

scooperhsd said:
Off-hand - I'd say it was an oversite MrErlo didn't total them up.

indeed, corrected

STL_HEMI · Sep 21, 2007

Driver:stl_hemi
Miles:370
Gallons:32
Model year:2004
Model:Ram 2500 Hemi
Tranny:5speed auto
Fuel type:93

80% city 20% hwy

Bob_Fout · Sep 21, 2007

STL_HEMI said:
Driver:stl_hemi
Miles:370
Gallons:32
Model year:2004
Model:Ram 2500 Hemi
Tranny:5speed auto
Fuel type:93

80% city 20% hwy

Whoa, the same MPG diff for our TDIs holds true in the truck world too. Diesels get 50% better MPG.

11 MPG vs. 16 to 18 MPG for trucks.. 30 MPG vs. 45 to 50 MPG for cars.

quarlok · Sep 21, 2007

Driver: quarlok
Miles: 1785.9
Gallons: 42.65
Model year: 2004
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: B99
MPG: 41.87

Bob_Fout · Sep 21, 2007

Driver: Bob_Fout
Miles: 237.8
Gallons: 5.719
Model year: 2003
Model: Jetta GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: D2 ULSD

MPG: 41.6

No highway, all suburban/city driving

Fill-up before the drive to the Cinci GTG.

STL_HEMI · Sep 21, 2007

Bob_Fout said:
Whoa, the same MPG diff for our TDIs holds true in the truck world too. Diesels get 50% better MPG.

11 MPG vs. 16 to 18 MPG for trucks.. 30 MPG vs. 45 to 50 MPG for cars.

She needs gears. with my 35's I'm out of my powerband on the hwy by 200 rpms. Before 60mph was 1800rpms. Now it's 1600rpms. I need 4.56's instead of the oem 4.10's I have now.

scooperhsd · Sep 21, 2007

And then suck down even more gas....

Glad its you and not me buying fuel for that beast...

STL_HEMI · Sep 21, 2007

32 gallons in and $92 paid.

no-blue-screen · Sep 21, 2007

STL_HEMI said:
32 gallons in and $92 paid.

So is your TDI replacing the hemi or the olds?

STL_HEMI · Sep 22, 2007

no-blue-screen said:
So is your TDI replacing the hemi or the olds?

The wife's Old's.

The Dodge CTD's are getting 2-3 mpg more with the same lift and tire combo. My 2500 is like 7500lbs and the CTD's are 8300lbs ruffly.

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