Considering buying an S3...question on power

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09-20-2017, 12:38 PM

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I would not believe any EPA fuel rating sticker...way too optimistic.

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09-21-2017, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vertigo1

The gearbox didn't simply have another gear added btw, it's a totally different box with wet clutches versus the older 6-speed with dry clutches.

The wet-clutch really explains how much quieter and smoother the shifting is... didn't know that thanks!

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09-21-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FlorS3

I don't understand the two numbers for the Final Drive. I'm used to seeing one number for the final drive ratio - i.e. 4.11 (which is really 4.11:1).

Also, I find it puzzling that at least two people with experience in pre-2018 S3s state the RPMs are lower at highway speeds yet the Monroney sticker lists 28mpg Highway EPA rating for both the 2017 and the 2018.

Anybody out there that can explain these "mysteries"?

Its pretty arbitrary, my 2015 was fair to say that it could easily get 30 MPGs on the highway - I experienced that a few times when I kept it 70 or under. I predict that my long-drive gas mileage test for the '18 will be 31 or 32 MPG. Ignore all stickers.

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