Quote Originally Posted by kpaske View Post
Of course, Joe must drive like an old granny to get 54 MPG because I'm lucky to see 40, or maybe 45 if I'm really conservative!
Yeah, I kinda do take it easy but around town it's more like 40 MPG as I have some fun with it. I think the real key was getting the RPM range nailed down as the power drops off after 3500 RPM so usually I shift at 3000, and the engine is really happy at 2000 RPM for cruise. One thing I've noted in talking with other TDI owners is that there's a fair variance on experienced average mileage, much like here with the VX. I think I'm at the upper end as I haven't heard anyone getting better than 56 MPG out of a Mk5 Jetta.