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Hi all,
I would just like to thank all on this forum helping me make the decision on an A3 8V. What a resourceful & helpful forum.
This is one of my first posts, but I used this forum to make many informed decisions mainly trying to decide whether to go petrol or diesel.
After driving a 1.4 TFSI (140bhp) and the 1.8 TFSI, I've decided to go with the 1.8 TFSI. I was really impressed by how the 1.4 performed though I must say. I drove a 2.0 TDI to be (completely unbiased!) but really liked the revvy nature of the petrols in all honesty but nevertheless was a great engine.
Threads in regards to the 1.8's MPG are quite scarce and quite old - may I re-open the question as to what people are actually getting in the real world?
My miles consist of 75% motorway 25% city driving if that helps. (12-15k annum)
I'm currently on the lookout for one (posted ad in Wanted section) but would like to know what I'm sort of MPG I'm roughly going to be getting! Especially as I will be coming from a Volvo C30 1.6d so I am expecting a drop but not sure how much by!
Just a few comments in regards to the 1.8 TFSI performance from the test drive I had, for any considering one:
Engine pulls really well - to put into perspective it felt as quick (if not quicker?!) than a mk5 GTI manual I've driven in the past.
Torque comes in from very low in rev range and pulls in a linear fashion into the higher end of the rev range
Very quiet! (In my opinion) This makes the pace and progress quite deceptive.
7-speed S-tronic was ok, but may take a bit of getting used to from standing starts with the slight delay from pressing the accelerator-read threads of how to get around this though.
All the above applies to the 1.4 TFSI (140bhp) I drove, its just the 1.8 pulled slightly stronger in the higher end of the rev range.
Many thanks
SJ
I would just like to thank all on this forum helping me make the decision on an A3 8V. What a resourceful & helpful forum.
This is one of my first posts, but I used this forum to make many informed decisions mainly trying to decide whether to go petrol or diesel.
After driving a 1.4 TFSI (140bhp) and the 1.8 TFSI, I've decided to go with the 1.8 TFSI. I was really impressed by how the 1.4 performed though I must say. I drove a 2.0 TDI to be (completely unbiased!) but really liked the revvy nature of the petrols in all honesty but nevertheless was a great engine.
Threads in regards to the 1.8's MPG are quite scarce and quite old - may I re-open the question as to what people are actually getting in the real world?
My miles consist of 75% motorway 25% city driving if that helps. (12-15k annum)
I'm currently on the lookout for one (posted ad in Wanted section) but would like to know what I'm sort of MPG I'm roughly going to be getting! Especially as I will be coming from a Volvo C30 1.6d so I am expecting a drop but not sure how much by!
Just a few comments in regards to the 1.8 TFSI performance from the test drive I had, for any considering one:
Engine pulls really well - to put into perspective it felt as quick (if not quicker?!) than a mk5 GTI manual I've driven in the past.
Torque comes in from very low in rev range and pulls in a linear fashion into the higher end of the rev range
Very quiet! (In my opinion) This makes the pace and progress quite deceptive.
7-speed S-tronic was ok, but may take a bit of getting used to from standing starts with the slight delay from pressing the accelerator-read threads of how to get around this though.
All the above applies to the 1.4 TFSI (140bhp) I drove, its just the 1.8 pulled slightly stronger in the higher end of the rev range.
Many thanks
SJ