gas consumption concern

freddi_vw · #1 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 02:06 AM

Just purchased a new passat and my gauge is reading about 20litres per 100 km....or 9 gallons per 100 miles. Dealer says the consumption is normal as a new vehicle but I don't buy it. Anyone experience the same thing. I believe it should be half that amount.

Straz85 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 11:27 AM

What engine do you have?

db · #3 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 12:22 PM

04' are listing with the following Fuel Economy:

1.8L I4 22/31 mpg
2.8L V6 20/28 mpg
4.0L W8 18/25 mpg

PGLI · #4 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 01:03 PM

you also might suffer from a disease most of us have, its known as "lead foot", that does seem really low tho

PGLI · #5 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 01:05 PM

did you ever find out wut was wrong? just curious

freddi_vw · #6 (**permalink**) 12-13-2003, 02:13 AM

I have the v6.....According the fuel specs it seems I am double. Did anyone experience this poor consumption when they first got their vw's - specifically the passat.

Straz85 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-13-2003, 02:58 AM

Check out this thread: MPG?