Weight loss

[JavaGreen]

And of course not to forget the front passenger seat. If not needed, it is just a dead weight driving around. Climate compressor is also not light.
All the interior door trims and electric window motors would add some weight also. Do not forget on the central locking mechanism, pretty heavy since it is not a light A2 specific part + 4x. Just tape the doors.
After that you can start with sunshades removal. Few grams there.
If you do not care about safety, airbags are the next thing to remove. Not light…
Sound insulation under the engine cover is the next thing to go.
Lighter battery, factory fitted is a large and heavy beast.
Next, radio needs to go (1kg there), you will not be able to hear it anyway.
A2 sign at the back and 4 rings at the front are just fuel guzzlers. Do not forget to tape the holes.
Fuel up only to half or even less. 20 kg saving there.
Take a scotch tape and tape all the opening on the car.
And for real fuel savers: every time you go to drive the car, you need to go to the toilet and take nr. 2.
Not to forget: tire pressure up to 4 bars…



OMG

Seriously: just lower the speed and you will get much better mileage. I usually drive on acc at 95km/h and i get aroung 4 l/100km with Octavia 2.0TDI DSG. Removing interior trim will add noise to even now noiser TDI in A2, thus leading to higher fatique and less safety to all. Skinier (but legal) tires are definitelly the option, also check that engine and brakes are in perfect condition. This can quickly lead to higher fuel consumption.

Love it….. if the 55+ mpg is getting too expensive….. time to think of walking or using two wheels

 

[mtl]

I do understand the thinking behind it, but removing interior trim to maybe save 0,01l per 100km. Huh, that is some serious dedication.
I am a frugile driver myself, but not on that level. I set acc at 95 on higway, put my favourite music or podcasts on and that’s it. No fatique, great fuel economy, no brakes wear, less tire wear, etc. And I do not mind to wake up 10 min earlier .
I do compensate that on the racetrack though, where my Octy is not so frugile anymore: 20l per 100km (14mpg).

 

[PlasticMac]

If you can get away without having the rear seat in at all (and have a strong back) that bench weighs about 38kg on its own - more than two split rear seats together! I'm running my daily driver around in van mode since I almost never need to carry more than one passenger but regularly need the space in the back.

Never fill tank above 1/2 way, save around 10 kgs (for derv), against 3 full tank.
Mac.
PS: I think the whole weight saving to increase mpg is a nonsense.

 

[carbore]

Carboated water in the washer bottle.

Bubbles make it weigh less. True fact.