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How is the A5 3.0TDI more economical than the 2.0TDI

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Old 09-14-2012, 11:53 AM
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Hi,

I am considering buying a 2.0TDI Audi as I thought it would offer better fuel economy than the 3.0TDI version. I drive mainly within London so I presume the "Urban Consumption" would apply.

Looking at the 2.0TDI, the Urban consumption is 49.6mpg.

The 3.0TDI reports that the Urban consumption is 51.mpg.

I don't get why. Could anyone explain this?
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This website has many more international A5 TDI as I don't think we have A5/S5 diesels in the U.S.

http://www.a5oc.com/forums/a5-s5-top...0-2-0-tdi.html
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Thanks. But is there a good reason why a 3.0 litre has better stats for the Urban consumption? As I still correct in saying that a 3.0 litre is nowhere near as economical as a 2.0 litre?
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Does not seem possible. The 3.0 has more horsepower than the 2.0. Therefore you will use it and accelerate faster. Faster acceleration = lower gas mileage. Basic physics.
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