MPG at 75mph

Originally Posted by Max Period
Here I'm tallied the fuelly averages of 2009+ Jettas, 2004-2006 Jettas, 1998-2003 Jettas, and 2012 Passats.

Average L/100 km, weighted on distance driven, fuelly US MPGs for higher precision.
2009+: 6.198
2004-2008: 5.737
1998-2003: 5.440
2012 Passat: 5.837

Fuel consumption difference (compared to 1998-2003 Jetta):

2009+: +13.93%
2004-2008: +5.46%
1998-2003: +0.00%
2012 Passat: +7.28%

Fuel consumption difference (compared to CR Jettas)

2009+: +0.00%
2004-2008: -7.44%
1998-2003: -12.23%
2012 Passat: -5.84%

The detail analysis leads me to believe this information is accurate enough to answer any question one has concerning fuel economy. This is the first time I have been on the fuel economy forum and one thread and Max's posting I have all my questions answered that I have ever wondered about. Thanks, now back to other (non solvable) issues concerning oiling and cam shafts.

I have a 37 mile commute to work each way and run around 70-75 for the majority of the commute and I am averaging between 49-52 mpg over the course of 30,000 miles logged so far.

I've recently been driving a mountaous commute, that includes city, suburban and highwqy mileage along wih a shot of 39 miles on an interstate, and I get a solid 48-49 mpg at well over 75 -80 on I-81.