How does AR 03 get 23 MPG on the highway?
02-12-2003, 09:45 AM
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How does AR 03 get 23 MPG on the highway?
I just was at my dealer and saw a 03 allroad. What is different about the 03 that gives it another 2-3 MPG on the highway over my 01 six speed which was rated at 16 city and 21 highway?
02-12-2003, 09:51 AM
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I used to think that was a mistake. Now I wonder if they changed something like the oil specs?
Alternatively they could have changed the fuel map? The Exhaust system? I don't think gearing is different. Or, it's just a mistake that's been propagated through all Audi literature...
But for the record... this '03 doesn't get 23mpg on any kind of road - in real life. =)
But for the record... this '03 doesn't get 23mpg on any kind of road - in real life. =)
02-12-2003, 10:00 AM
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Re: I used to think that was a mistake. Now I wonder if they changed something like the oil specs?
I have 7000 miles on my 03 and I seem to get around 23. I do use it mostly for trips (200 to 500miles). Considering the weight I am impressed with the mileage.
02-12-2003, 10:37 AM
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20 avg mpg on my '03 6-sp, combination of city/highway.
And that is with some occasional quick-shifting-pedal-to-the-floor see-you-at-the-next-light bling-bling runs. I'm sure all highway would be close to 23.
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02-12-2003, 12:10 PM
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Are you folks posting the indicated mpg avg or the actual ?
By actual, I mean fill tank, reset trip meter, drive, fill tank, calculate mpg. I'm suspecting the former...
Both my Audis trip computers have been rather optimistic - to the tune of 10-20%. On a full tank to indicated 10 miles or less remaining (that part seems pretty accurate!) I'll see 250-280 miles. This usually ends up being 16-18 mpg. Mix of highway/city and generally not too aggressive. I haven't seen over 20 ever.
No complaint here - it is a heavy vehicle with a turbo after all.
Both my Audis trip computers have been rather optimistic - to the tune of 10-20%. On a full tank to indicated 10 miles or less remaining (that part seems pretty accurate!) I'll see 250-280 miles. This usually ends up being 16-18 mpg. Mix of highway/city and generally not too aggressive. I haven't seen over 20 ever.
No complaint here - it is a heavy vehicle with a turbo after all.