September 2007 Monthly MPG Contest

MrErlo

Veteran Member
Joined
Apr 25, 2006
Location
Omaha, NE
TDI
2003 Golf 4dr 5sp
RESULTS

Overall winner: sno779 101.23mpg
TDI winner: Blackbug1 63.71
Biodiesel winner: Brock_from_WI 63.25

Distance winner: Bradtholomew 4197.8 (dang...)
Fuel consumption "winner": TornadoRed 102.742

TDI MPG average 47.94
Gasoline average 31.01
Overall average 46.08


CO2 Impact Winners, something I consider very important (which is why i think B100 is so important)

MrErlo: 0.107 lbs CO2 per mile calculated by (5.84lbs/gal) / 54.75mpg
MikeM: 0.129

CO2 Impact Loser (sorry... it's just for comparrison)

stl_hemi: 1.915




and the gasoline competition



here we go again,

This is a month by month competition. Everytime you make an entry it will be added up and recorded together according to the fuel type and car/year you are driving.
THIS IS NOT an individual tank competition (or a partial tank competition for that matter).

Entries will be accepted until October 5th...but remember, report tanks filled in September

If you have any questions, PM me.

Entry format:
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Driver:
Miles:
Gallons:
Model year:
Model:
Tranny:
Fuel type:

MPG:
(optional, since i will calculate it automatically anyway)
(Anything else you would like to add)
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US Gallons

Tranny Types
(x)A = x speed automatic
(x)M = x speed manual *
DSG = direct-shift gearbox
CVT = continuously variable transmission
*If you have swapped in a taller 5th gear please note this (ie: 5M w/.681)

Fuel types
Bx = biodiesel - x is the percentage of bio
Biodiesel use equal to, or more than, B20 will be indicated in GREEN
ULSD / LSD / D2 = normal petroleum based diesel
87/89/93 oct = gasoline
- Please note if you are using a fuel additive (ie: ULSD +PS)
- - Power Service (PS); Stanadyne (ST); Redline (RL)

Posts not in format will not be tallied / corrected.
 
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Thunderstruck

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Joined
Feb 19, 2004
Location
Chicago
TDI
2015 GTI SE 6M
Driver: Thunderstruck
Miles: 700
Gallons: 13.68
Model year: 2006
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: D2 +ST
Edit: Fuel is presumably ULSD by now, but who really knows?
MPG: 51.16
95% HWY, 61 MPH (actual speed), A/C for 85% of trip. 49.19 MPG going, 53.5 coming home.

 
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Savageman69

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 3, 2007
Location
ontario
TDI
2012 Highline Touareg TDI
Driver:Savageman69
Miles: 683.78
Gallons: 13.062
Model year: 2003
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

=52.3mpg
 

MPLSTDI

Veteran Member
Joined
May 20, 2006
Location
Champlin, MN
TDI
06 Jetta DSG
Driver: MPLSTDI
Miles: 600.7
Gallons: 13.572
Model year: 2006
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel type: ULSD B2

MPG: 44.3

Had to follow my brother-in-law 50 miles, he was doing 85-90... Killed a good tank. Also 30 minutes of stop and go.
 

Blue_Hen_TDI

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Location
Slower, DE
TDI
owned: 96 B4V, 06 Golf, 12 NMS, 15 GSW
Driver: Blue_Hen_TDI
Miles: 711.8
Gallons: 15.607
Model year: 2006
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD +PS

45.6mpg tank. Shell ULSD with 1 gal soy B99 included for ~B6 blend. 25% A/C usage. 75% highway. Lots of right foot (75mph).
 

scooperhsd

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 19, 2003
Location
Kansas City KS
TDI
NB, 2000, RED(5 Speed conversion) 2015 Golf SE
Driver: scooperhsd
Miles: 137.7
Gallons: 2.818
Model year: 1994
Model: Honda PC800
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: 87


MPG 48.86
 

STL_HEMI

Member
Joined
May 6, 2007
Location
St. Louis, M0
TDI
2005 Passat
This should be a good laugh

Driver:stl_hemi
Miles:440
Gallons:31
Model year:2004
Model:Ram 2500 Hemi
Tranny:5speed auto
Fuel type:93

5" of lift at 35's with 4.10's
We are getting a 2006 Jetta TDI in a few weeks for the wife.
 

Blue_Hen_TDI

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Location
Slower, DE
TDI
owned: 96 B4V, 06 Golf, 12 NMS, 15 GSW
STL_HEMI said:
This should be a good laugh

Driver:stl_hemi
Miles:440
Gallons:31
Model year:2004
Model:Ram 2500 Hemi
Tranny:5speed auto
Fuel type:93

5" of lift at 35's with 4.10's
We are getting a 2006 Jetta TDI in a few weeks for the wife.
See, that's what you get for buying the slushbox. You could have got 15 mpg easy with the stick!
 

STL_HEMI

Member
Joined
May 6, 2007
Location
St. Louis, M0
TDI
2005 Passat
They didn't put a 6 speed in the HD's till 2006
I did get 16 mpg stock before I lifted it. Bought the truck for hauling. not MPG. :)
The wife drives 120miles a day. I'm a construction worker. Mine varies from 10 miles to 120 miles a day.
 

DavidG

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 1, 2005
Location
Southern NH
TDI
None now
Driver: DavidG
Miles: 809
Gallons: 14.76
Model year: 2006
Model: Jetta V
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 54.8
4th 800 plus MPT in a row.
 

Brock_from_WI

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 19, 2002
Location
Green Bay, WI USA
TDI
2003 wagon
Driver: Brock_from_WI
Miles: 538
Gallons: 8.099
Model year: 2003
Model: Jetta Wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: B5 +PS

MPG: 66.43

I rarely used the AC this tank
 
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AccountingTroll

Veteran Member
Joined
Dec 23, 2004
Location
PA
TDI
Passat, 1996, Pearl White 2006 NB, Red
STL_HEMI said:
This should be a good laugh

Driver:stl_hemi
Miles:440
Gallons:31
Model year:2004
Model:Ram 2500 Hemi
Tranny:5speed auto
Fuel type:93

5" of lift at 35's with 4.10's
We are getting a 2006 Jetta TDI in a few weeks for the wife.
Well hay, maybe I should start putting in my Ford Danger numbers. It gets 25 to 30. Thing is, I only drive it 200 miles per month and can go 300 miles between fills.
 

gdr703

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 13, 2002
Location
Vancouver, Canada
TDI
Golf 2 door 2002 Indigo
Driver: gdr703
Miles: 953
Gallons: 15.71
Model year: 2002
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: B50

MPG: 60.7 mpUSg

cheers.
 

Lex4TDI4Life

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jun 22, 2006
Location
NorCal
TDI
2001 Golf-Ute TDI GLS 5spd Manual
Driver:Lex4TDI4Life
Miles: 804.2
Gallons:16.240
Model year:2001
Model:Golf
Tranny:5M
Fuel type:ULSD+PS
 

greengeeker

Vendor
Joined
Feb 8, 2006
Location
Cambridge, MN
TDI
2002 Jetta GLS
Driver: greengeeker
Miles: 630.3
Gallons: 11.851
Model year: 2002
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: B2

MPG: 53.2

Standard commute of 35 miles one way, 30% city, max mph on hwy of 65 indicated.
 
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Mike_M

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 23, 2003
Location
Phoenix, AZ
TDI
Black 2002 Jetta GLS
Driver: Mike_M
Miles: 717
Gallons: 16.215
Model year: 2002
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: B99

MPG: 44.2

Yuck. That's all I have to say.
 

sno779

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 19, 2006
Location
Phoenix AZ
TDI
2004 VW Golf
Driver: sno779 Louis
Miles: 1254.2
Gallons: 12.39
Model year: 2000
Model: Insight
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: 87 OCT

MPG: 101.2
This was one tank used from 8/2/7 to 9/5/7
 

XLR8R

Well-known member
Joined
May 18, 2007
Location
Woodbridge, VA
TDI
2001 Jetta 5 speed
Driver: XLR8R
Miles: 741.8
Gallons: 15.203
Model year: 2001
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

48.793 mpg this tank. I was back up to 70 mph and had the AC on all the time. (That happens when its over 100° day and night for weeks straight.)
 

Fix_Until_Broke

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 8, 2004
Location
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA
TDI
03 Jetta, 03 TT TDI
Driver: Fix_Until_Broke
Miles: 540.0
Gallons: 9.800
Model year: 2003
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M w/0.681
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 55.10

~170 miles @ 75 Actual MPH No A/C
~170 miles @ 75 Actual MPH With A/C
~200 miles to work/home/errands/etc
~50% effort in driving for economy. ~40 miles of engine off coasting.

69,038 ODO miles

SG Readings
MPG: 48.7
GAL: 10.4
Miles: 506
AVG MPH: 52
Hours: 9.6
Fuel Trim +34.9% for this tank (now +29.1%)
Miles Adjustment +3% (no change)

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

Fix_Until_Broke

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 8, 2004
Location
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA
TDI
03 Jetta, 03 TT TDI
Driver: Fix_Until_Broke
Miles: 484.0
Gallons: 8.688
Model year: 2003
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M w/0.681
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 55.71

~115 miles @ 75 Actual MPH No A/C
~120 miles @ 63 Actual MPH No A/C
~120 miles @ 63 Actual MPH With A/C
~115 miles @ 75 Actual MPH With A/C
~2 miles at WOT to ~120 MPH With A/C
~2 miles @ 80 Actual MPH
~10 miles @ 60 MPH with 1200 lb trailer With A/C
0% effort in driving for economy. 0 miles of engine off coasting.

69,522 ODO miles

SG Readings
MPG: 53.4
GAL: 9.1
Miles: 489
AVG MPH: 55
Hours: 8.8
Fuel Trim +29.1% for this tank (now +24.7%)
Miles Adjustment +3% (no change)

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

eagle

Veteran Member
Joined
Apr 14, 2004
Location
North Carolina
TDI
2013 Jetta
Driver: eagle
Miles: 894
Gallons: 25.011
Model year: 2006
Model: Jetta V
Tranny: DSG
Fuel type: ULSD

This represents two fillups, since I was out of town for the first one (8/29) and so was unable to grab the details. My wife doesn't know what to grab, so I typically do the TDI's fillups.

Stats on the second one:
- @ 32,209
- filled up on 9/7 (and 8/29)
- fillup achieved 35.7 mpg
- MFA reading was 115% of real (41.2 mpg)
- lifetime fuel economy remains at 38.6
- driving the TDI at a rate of 23,992 miles/year
- our overall driving rate (both cars) is 36,512 miles/year
 

bikeprof

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 2, 2005
Location
Pagosa Springs, Colorado(YEAH!)
TDI
1996 Passat B4 Variant white, 1996 Town & Country 3.8 LXI
driver: bikeprof
miles: 600(900 kilometers)
Gallons(liters): 11.2 G/42.89 liters
model year: 2005
model: Citroen C-15 mini-furgon
tranny: 5 manual
fuel: D2

MPG: 53.571

This is on the way north on the coastal route 5 in Chile from Santiago>Viña>Antofagasta...

Many tall mountains here.
Getting to know the Citroen, going slower than normal...
Non-turbo 1.9 DI, 5 spd, city delivery mini wall of a vehicle :eek: .
 

greengeeker

Vendor
Joined
Feb 8, 2006
Location
Cambridge, MN
TDI
2002 Jetta GLS
Driver: greengeeker
Miles: 808.7
Gallons: 15.500
Model year: 2002
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: B2

MPG: 52.2

Work trip to Johnson Creek, WI with three guys in the car. Drove 70 mph indicated and had a nasty 25mph headwind on the return trip home.
 

Bradtholomew

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 17, 2006
Location
Peterborough, Ontario
TDI
2002 Golf TDI
A few tanks for this month, did a road trip out east to PEI / New Brunswick.

Driver: Bradtholomew
Miles: 779.2
Gallons: 14.992
Model year: 2002
Model: Golf GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

Driver: Bradtholomew
Miles: 804.0
Gallons: 15.322
Model year: 2002
Model: Golf GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

And my new personal best...

Driver: Bradtholomew
Miles: 1000.6
Gallons: 16.099
Model year: 2002
Model: Golf GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 62.151 :D
 

Monkey1

Veteran Member
Joined
Dec 10, 2003
Location
Langley B.C. Canada
TDI
Golf, 03, silver
Driver: MONKEY1
Miles: 521.95
Gallons: 12.3
Model year: 2003
Model: GOLF
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 36


* this is in US MPG *

TANK 2
Driver: MONKEY1
Miles: 559.2
Gallons: 13.9
Model year: 2003
Model: GOLF
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

MPG: 40.2 No A/C used
 
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scooperhsd

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 19, 2003
Location
Kansas City KS
TDI
NB, 2000, RED(5 Speed conversion) 2015 Golf SE
Monkey1 said:
Driver: MONKEY1
Miles: 521.95
Gallons: 14.7
Model year: 2003
Model: GOLF
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

IMP MPG: 42

We use US gallons - so is that 14.7 IMP gallons, or 14.7 US gallons ?
 
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