How's your MPG on your "3.2" A-3 ???? Sorry forgot to specify engine.

The Merce · 05-11-2006, 09:55 AM

Hankstamper · 05-11-2006, 01:16 PM

It was bad out of the show room, about 12/17 city/hwy. I was shifting myself with upshift at about 4500 but I couldn't even achieve 20 mpg hwy in Drive, on cruise control and at 65 mph. I switched to Drive and it helped a little. But Drive is too lazy for my taste while Sport is a little too frantic, so I went back to shifting, but with upshifts at about 3000 to 3500. Big improvement after about 2000 miles. Now getting 18/27. My car is very sensitive to even modestly aggressive driving. I can still see the city number fall to about 13 or 14 mpg with a heavier foot

Waggin · 05-11-2006, 01:51 PM

For regular, anyway..
Now, my 94 Volvo wagon,
222 HP turbo 5 cyl, 2600 lbs, averages 24.5 MPG in a 50/50 curface/highway commute with the trans in econ mode. 70 MPH highway cruising gets about 26. At least, at wide open, the trans temporarily reverts to sport mode for maximum go..

Given the higher weight and power, I suspect I won't do as well in my 3.2 after it arrives next week.
The AudiUSA specs page still says:
"EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: n/a"

Are they ashamed to admit how badly it does?

Oh well, I knew it was bad before I ordered, but I wanted the AWD, so I have to live with it..

Atlanta gas prices

n828cl · 05-11-2006, 06:45 PM

But it is on the feds' - see the link below.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/2005s...l=A3%20Quattro

Waggin · 05-14-2006, 05:02 PM

05-11-2006, 01:16 PM	#2
Hankstamper New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 27	Re: How's your MPG on your "3.2" A-3 ???? Sorry forgot to specify engine. It was bad out of the show room, about 12/17 city/hwy. I was shifting myself with upshift at about 4500 but I couldn't even achieve 20 mpg hwy in Drive, on cruise control and at 65 mph. I switched to Drive and it helped a little. But Drive is too lazy for my taste while Sport is a little too frantic, so I went back to shifting, but with upshifts at about 3000 to 3500. Big improvement after about 2000 miles. Now getting 18/27. My car is very sensitive to even modestly aggressive driving. I can still see the city number fall to about 13 or 14 mpg with a heavier foot

05-11-2006, 01:51 PM	#3
Waggin AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 805	I don't look forward to feeding my 3.2. At least gas has dropped under $3.00 here For regular, anyway.. Now, my 94 Volvo wagon, 222 HP turbo 5 cyl, 2600 lbs, averages 24.5 MPG in a 50/50 curface/highway commute with the trans in econ mode. 70 MPH highway cruising gets about 26. At least, at wide open, the trans temporarily reverts to sport mode for maximum go.. Given the higher weight and power, I suspect I won't do as well in my 3.2 after it arrives next week. The AudiUSA specs page still says: "EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: n/a" Are they ashamed to admit how badly it does? Oh well, I knew it was bad before I ordered, but I wanted the AWD, so I have to live with it.. Atlanta gas prices __________________ ____________________ 2006 3.2, NAV, Closed Sky, Bi-Xenon, skinny seats.

05-11-2006, 06:45 PM	#4
n828cl New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 268	Re: A3 3.2 mileage not on audiusa.com web site But it is on the feds' - see the link below. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/2005s...l=A3%20Quattro

05-14-2006, 05:02 PM	#5
Waggin AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 805	21/27? I certainly hope I can get that kind of mileage, but based on others' experience, I doubt it __________________ ____________________ 2006 3.2, NAV, Closed Sky, Bi-Xenon, skinny seats.

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