Ibiza Cupra TDi Gearing

[magnumsport]

Hi guys

I'm thinking of buying a Mk4 Ibiza Cupra TDi but im curious as to what they are geared for?

I know on the Fabia VRS, the later ones had a much closer gearbox, making high speed cruising noisey and un-economical (sp?) but i happen to know the earlier ones are much longer legged, having a much longer 6th (final?) gear.

Could someone let me know what sort of RPM's there are at typical speeds and gears, such as 70MPH in 6th? 100MPH in 6th? I know 100 is just under 3000RPM in the VRS

Thanks alot

 

[idge]

70mph is like 2.2K, they aren't geared like the VRS, much shorter

 

[magnumsport]

Ah right. That doesn't sound too good

I'm sure i read somewhere the early VRS' were geared for nearly 180! Much much longer ratios. Perfect cruiser and good economy. Any idea what 3000RPM is in 6th?

 

[Ultra_Joel88]

I'd say my 04 VRS is pretty quiet at speed, and 53mpg on a run is hardly un-economical

 

[nealo]

Ah right. That doesn't sound too good

I'm sure i read somewhere the early VRS' were geared for nearly 180! Much much longer ratios. Perfect cruiser and good economy. Any idea what 3000RPM is in 6th?

just under 100.

 

[mardon]

Ahh! This could be another reason why my cupra isn't as economical as the Fabia VRS was. I do 60mph on the motorway on the way to work and that is just under 2000rpm. Pretty sure it was the same on the 55 plate fabia??