One thing i did notice was that when i completely filled the tank to absolute max the trip computer said the range was 385 miles - that seems wrong to me and think i will probably get 500 plus miles out a tank. Not sure how it works this figure of 385 out but not really paying too much attention to it until it says im empty.
I've recently changed from a 2.0tdi (8P) to a 1.6tdi (8v) and find it VERY noisy compared to the 2.0. It definately cannot be described as 'petrol like' in my experience to date. I'm also seeing only low 50s mpg after the first 500 miles. My previous 2.0 averaged about 55mpg over 3 years and 70k mostly motorway miles. I decided to go to the 1.6 as I was hoping to achieve around 60mpg.
...50.9 MPG, not bad for a petrol!1.4TSFI CoD stronic Sport with P7 tires.. 17,9km/l, 2200km
...50.9 MPG, not bad for a petrol!
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Audi A3 1,4 TFSI CoD Ambition - 18" 225/40
Km/tank
Liter
Km/L
649
42,44
15,3
593
37,76
15,7
707
40,45
17,5
820
47,47
17,3
848
47,71
17,8
861
49,51
17,4
811
50,37
16,1
thats about 47mpg by my calculation
Hi 1.6TDi, I find it strange you think the 1.6TDi is noisy? I've come from a petrol S3 8P and now have a 1.6TDi 8V and find it amazingly quiet you can barely hear the engine under all but really hard acceleration. Before the S3 I had a 1.9TDIe A3 and the new 1.6TDi is light and day in terms of noise and refinement. Very smooth and quiet.. Still undecided on MPG, but its definitely no worse than the 1.9TDIe was... averaging about 54mpg over 800 miles from new just now.
Just incase nobody believed me !! See below, was a fairly slow run in due to the weather , speed was probably around the 65 mark, less and more in places!
I'm still struggling with economy in my 2.0TDI, now with over 3,500 miles on the clock. After a 40 mile run today at 70mph in economy mode, I just about reached 50mpg, I've done the same in Comfort/Dynamic and managed less than 40mpg! Massively disappointing coming from a 140CR which easily achieved 60mpg on the same run!
Ive got a A3 SB brand new 2ltr Diesel Manual, SE spec with 17inch multi spoke wheels.
Heres my fuel comsumpiton ive noticed in short
Motorways/long drives at 70mph 50-55mpg
Above 70mph I wont say what speed but take a guess averaged 40mpg
Short journeys country lanes and from main road to my house which is in the country side im averaging about 33mpg?? :-O thats on a 10 mile journey
Taking into consideration the above information im averaging about 40mpg
2.0tdi sline SB 3500 miles on clock
mostly round town driving get between 40-50mpg led footed driving! About 450 miles to tank!
I think that's the "Eco" display, using the controls on the steering wheel scroll to the far left "onboard computer" screen, then press the menu button (next to the scroll wheel) and chose the "Eco" display.
Then you can use the scroll wheel to get the different modes up.
At least I think that's the screen Stef is using. The setting in the MMI is to swap between Km's and Miles I think
140 bhp Common Rail 2.0 TDI140CR sorry but what is a 140CR ?
I've also just moved to the Sportback 1.6 TDI 8V. I've previously had a Sportback 2.0 TDI 8P and an A4 B8 2.0 TDI. I also find it to be very quiet and smooth and certainly not noisy. It's quieter than the A4, and I really like the new model compared to the older 8P.
I've only done 400 miles, and so far the 1.6 TDI 8V is matching the economy that I was getting in the 2.0 TDI 8P. It's averaging mid 50's to low 60's depending on how many hills I need to go up!
I think for the first couple of thousand miles the engine will still probably be a bit tight, and it does take time for the true economy to come. The dealer also confirmed that I should see an increase in fuel economy over time.
1.4 CoD with 5570 miles.
Just done a trip from Essex to South Yorkshire mainly via the A1M.
150 mile journey @ average 65mph got me 53.3 mpg which I am really pleased with since my old A1 1.6 TDI used to get around 60 mpg.
I'm considering changing my order from 2.0 ltr 150 bhp derv to 1.4 cod. I was concerned that the 1.4 cod might feel a little flat can't get a test drive anywhere in my area. What do you think of the power. I drove a new 1.4 120bhp Golf and it felt flat.
However I doubt if it would stand a chance against my own car, a remapped 1.6 ecoboost.
I'm considering changing my order from 2.0 ltr 150 bhp derv to 1.4 cod. I was concerned that the 1.4 cod might feel a little flat can't get a test drive anywhere in my area. What do you think of the power. I drove a new 1.4 120bhp Golf and it felt flat.
Coming from a 1.6 TDI, where torque figures are identical to the CoD (I think), the CoD feels fine in comparison. I ve had test drives in 3 petrols - 122 / 140 / 180 and the CoD suits my requirements best in terms of efficiency and power. I do agree with you about the 122 being a bit flat. I think a lot depends on what you are used to in terms of your current car.
Can't comment on the drop in mpg in winter for the 2.0TDi yet but in my old 1.4TFSI (not COD) on my regular 10 mile, 15 minute commute I averaged just over 41mpg in summer and just under 38mpg in winter. Both engines will suffer mpg losses in the cold as both need to squirt relatively cold fuel through colder than in summer injectors into the combustion chamber in roughly speaking the same way.
I would be interested in any figures/experience anyone has on comparing winter to summer mpg for a 2.0TDI