Mk Ii Tdi Auto Fuel Consumption

[tahirti3]

my 2004 auto 115ps. galaxy seems to be a bit thirsty.i am very light footed and am getting around 35mpg on the motorway at a fairly steady 70mph.i don't speed at all so thought consumption was higher than normal.

any ideas guys or does it sound normal?

thanks

[chrislloydie]

Ours has done 162k miles. On a motorway run of 60 miles, it achieves 39 - 41 mpg. This is sat at 70mph, usually with cruise control on.

[seatkid]

Check your tyres are pumped up to correct pressure. Depending on size fitted, they need quite a lot ( 41-48psi IIRC)