Anybody interested in comparing consumption figures with my Golf ?
Anybody any opinions of the fuel economy issues ?

To start things off.............

Speedo 630 miles.................................. Current consumption (mpg) 48 overall & 47.2 indicated since last fuel added. By calculation against fuel filled (assuming odometer is correct) is that car readout is 2% optimistic, for me this is close enough for comparisons.

Initially consumption had climbed to 54 mpg until regen started happening at switch off after "short" journeys.

It appears that the filter was "clean" until approx 280 miles then regen started with a resultant increase in consumption.

VW say that the minimum journey in my car should be 15 miles or be prepared & accept that the PDF will run purge cycles & could run for up to 30 mins after end of journey.

This car was bought purely on the basis of economy over the petrol (1.4) alternative & the lease cost was the same so on my estimated mileage of 10/11,000 I should be in the most cost effective motor. The DPF issue was discussed at the time of choosing the car & I was told that it should not be a problem.

Average journeys ? mileage wise, 15-20 ranging from 3-4 up to 50-60 miles with occasional runs of 100+ miles.

I have raised this issue with VW & await there response with some interest.

D