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KOM123 Smiling Assassin

1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#104711
Hi all,

I've searched through previous threads but can't seem to find much information on what sort of fuel consumption I could expect from the various kinds of Type 3s. Most of the threads focus on Beetles and Kombis only.

In particular of interest would be Squarebacks with standard (or close to standard) motors. Am I off track in thinking that Fastbacks, Notchbacks and Squarebacks have similar motors? If that's the case then feedback on fuel consumption on any Type 3 variation would be much appreciated.

Cheers 🙂

SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#104723
early type 3's had 1500's and lates had 1600's
squares are heavier but this shouldnt realy make a consumption difference

i get a healthy week from a tank, maybe a little less than a week, push it hard, lotsa stop start drinks it harder too.
gotta 1641 in mine

hope this helps a little

sikdub Wolfsburg Wizard

571 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#104729
Gotta also remember single carb vs twin carb models. My 64 square with the single side draft carby was excellent on fuel but i honestly couldnt tell u how far i got although it is wasnt much worse than my 1990 pulsar. Looks better though....
Steven

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#104730
I think i used to get around 22 mpg or with my Type 3. There very thirsty because of the weight your lugging around.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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65square Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#105061
I used to get about 20 odd mpg in my 69 Fastback, usually in peakhour traffic. Haven't bothered to check the 65 though.