riggssuzuki
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Talking to a friend about his new 2.0 TDI (170 HP). Seems like he's getting worse fuel economy than my remapped 2.0 TFSI. Anyone else experience rubbish economy on their TDI? If so any ideas as to why?
Picked up my new A4 2.0 TDI 177 quattro last week. On the first tank, I got 33mpg combined vs the claimed 53.3 mpg combined. I did not use the the start/stop but did do a lot of motorway miles on cruise control. This appears to be very low. I have filled up yesterday and will do another good test with start/stop and normal driving.
my 2006 b7 143 tdi did 37 to the gallon regardless, and my 2009 b8 170 (mapped to 200) has done 32 from new, now with 27000 on the clock.Doesnt matter how i drive, i get bonged dead on 412.The dis lies massively.Reason is the engine is pretty crap compared to the equivalent beemer.Not only is it slower, but thirstier.My mates 520 does a minimum of 40, and a max of 55 on fill up.We dont buy audi for the engines!!!Talking to a friend about his new 2.0 TDI (170 HP). Seems like he's getting worse fuel economy than my remapped 2.0 TFSI. Anyone else experience rubbish economy on their TDI? If so any ideas as to why?
I'm interested to read that mate, as I'm considering buying a B8 160ps S-Line. How do you find the power?Wife takes our 1.8 TFSI on her 35 mile round trip to work on A Roads every day and gets over 40mpg every day. I suspect on a run we would be up in mid 40's fairly easily. Couldn't justify the extra money for a diesel with those figures.
I'm interested to read that mate, as I'm considering buying a B8 160ps S-Line. How do you find the power?
I know this is slightly off topic as it is to do with a 3L TDI, I was hoping to get 45-50mpg when I pick it up next month. I curently get 25-30mpg in my S3 and was hoping for substantial savings. Guess I am not going to see it.
I've averaged 38mpg from mine since June last year, was hoping to average in the 40's but the highest I have seen is 42mpg and a lowest of 33.5mpg
I really didn't sign up for a 38 mpg average on my TDi
Looking into the cost of change seems to be a little on the high side ATM. Looks like I'm locked in with this car for a while.
I guess the next step is to see if there's anything else, I've done some googling at the DTUK stuff, and started this discussion with Andrew (ABYSS): http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/diesel-tuning-uk/156210-audi-a4-2-0-tdi-170-quattro.html
I think a small increase in power will make me a bit happier, but I don't like the idea of ripping out the ECU to unlock it.
TripleD, all things being equal would your first choice have been a remap rather than a tuning box? The reason I ask is I am about to get a remap soon and just wanted your opinion on the tuning box. I too have been very disappointed with my 2.0 TDI economy but I suppose I got it for a good price so can't complain too much.
Great article in the Mail today re manufacturers claims of mpg from their new cars, well worth a look. Some claiming over 40 per cent more than actual figures obtained.
I know this is slightly off topic as it is to do with a 3L TDI, I was hoping to get 45-50mpg when I pick it up next month. I curently get 25-30mpg in my S3 and was hoping for substantial savings. Guess I am not going to see it.