Go Back   EcoModder Forum > EcoModding > General Efficiency Discussion
Register Now
 Register Now
 

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 01-24-2014, 11:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
Diesel FTW
 
PAFirefighter11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Flourtown, PA | Bethany, DE
Posts: 91

Golf TDI - '03 Volskwagen Golf TDI GL
90 day: 44.63 mpg (US)
Thanks: 3
Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts
Question '98 Jetta TDI FE?

Hey all,

So I have my Civic HX for sale. I have people interested who want to purchase ASAP. I'm honestly not a Honda guy, but I'm getting GREAT FE with my HX (nearly 42 MPG during my last tank).

My buddy is selling his '98 Jetta TDI 5 speed. I'm looking to purchase it. I'm looking for real life numbers from you guys and gals as to FE on your '98 style TDI Jetta models. Trying to see how much of a cost increase or decrease I'll have, or if I'll break even.

Current fuel prices here on my way in to work this morning on the PA turnpike (usually more expensive than other stations)...

Sunoco 87 Octane: $3.53
Sunoco Diesel: $4.11

I drive approx. 16,380 miles a year just for my commute. This was my thought process and the reason I went with the HX:

Car - MPG Average on MY Commute - Octane Rating - $/gallon (11/2013) - Gallons used - Total Gas Costs/Year

Trans Am: 20 MPG - 93 -$3.69 - 819 gal - $3022.11 / year
Jeep: 13 MPG - 93 - $3.69 - 1260 gal - $4649.40 / year
Honda: 45 MPG - 87 - $3.35 - 364 gal - $1219.40 / year

Thanks!

__________________
-Rick R
-'03 Volkswagen Golf TDI (49.9 MPG - Stock with Eco Friendly Tires
-'98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L - 32" MTZ's, 4.5" lift (11.5 MPG)
-'98 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS7 5.7L (22 MPG)
-'01 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 5.7L (22 MPG)

Last edited by PAFirefighter11; 01-24-2014 at 03:25 PM..
  Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Popular topics

Other popular topics in this forum...

   
Old 01-26-2014, 06:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ellington, ct
Posts: 829
Thanks: 44
Thanked 104 Times in 80 Posts
properly driven, that vehicle can easily crack 50 mpg which puts it close to even given with the honda, given the fuel cost penalty.
  Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2014, 08:17 PM   #3 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
sarguy01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 468

Mazda5 - '12 Mazda 5
90 day: 25.22 mpg (US)

Big D - '11 Dodge Durango Crew
90 day: 18.75 mpg (US)
Thanks: 86
Thanked 87 Times in 54 Posts
Just out of curiosity, why are you selling the HX if you are trying to save money? It gets great gas mileage and has the potential to get even better with the right techniques.
  Reply With Quote
Old 01-31-2014, 10:58 AM   #4 (permalink)
Diesel FTW
 
PAFirefighter11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Flourtown, PA | Bethany, DE
Posts: 91

Golf TDI - '03 Volskwagen Golf TDI GL
90 day: 44.63 mpg (US)
Thanks: 3
Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by sarguy01 View Post
Just out of curiosity, why are you selling the HX if you are trying to save money? It gets great gas mileage and has the potential to get even better with the right techniques.
Honestly, I love my HX. It has been nothing but great on FE and a blast to try and improve my FE with new driving techniques and testing mods. As a sole commuter vehicle it has proven to be even better than I expected. I was expecting mid 30's, but have been seeing high 30's to low 40's on nearly every tank!

With that said I'm realizing that I really need a 4 door car with good FE. My current vehicle line up, as you can see, has one 4 door vehicle. My Siberian Husky does not like the Trans Ams, she basically can't fit in them. She loves the Jeep, but at 13.5 MPG on a good day (Required to run 91+ octane btw) it's difficult to justify the driving expenses of any road trips, even fairly local ones.

She is VERY active, as you can guess:


It'll be sad when the HX is gone as it really has been fun, but the 4 door Jetta TDI I'm purchasing will better suite my current needs.

__________________
-Rick R
-'03 Volkswagen Golf TDI (49.9 MPG - Stock with Eco Friendly Tires
-'98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L - 32" MTZ's, 4.5" lift (11.5 MPG)
-'98 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS7 5.7L (22 MPG)
-'01 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 5.7L (22 MPG)
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread


Tags
5 speed, diesel petrol, honda civic hx, jetta tdi gls, vw volkswagen

Thread Tools




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com