phidailo

Hi, I've just reached 2k mileages on the car and mpg averaged out to 13.5 mpg using my own calculation at the pump. I get 330 to 360 miles to the tank. I would say that's with 65% city and 35% highway. We've been very easy during the break in period since that's how we drive on a regular basis anyway....my wife and I don't have very heavy feet.

I was thinking the mileage would improve after break in. Can anyone comment on this? Thanks

popsnicker

I first tank was 13.3mpg (my calculation) and has been getting steadily better and I'm now averaging about 17.5mpg (my calculation) and the overall average from the day I bought it is 16.2mpg (car's calculation). I was disappointed at first my the terrible mileage but at least for me every tank was a little bit better until I hit where I'm at now.

My suggestion, for what it's worth, it to get on the throttle when you can. I like to punch it on the highway on ramps when the engine is warmed up. At least I've heard that the engines can have carbon build up problems and that can help clean it out.

I drive about 60% city, 40% highway, 2012 Q7 S-Line with 3500 miles on it now.

Hasser

can i just say--------thats is rubbish fuel consumption!!

even by todays petrol engine standards.

i had a 3.0 flat 6 in a subaru tribeca averaging 18 mpg with all urban driving.

lets hope it gets better.

Force-1

I'm averaging 18.5 MPG combined driving in my Q7, about 14.5K on the clock.

phil47

My 2012 TFSI Sport (333 hp) is recently averaging 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway with around 10,000 miles on it. The highway cruising is at 80 mph hauling 4 of us and all our luggage and equipment to the ski hill for the weekend.

I'm very happy with my mileage (and power) with this newer engine!

phidailo

That's great but what about in the beginning with lower miles?

TTwdrl

noticed an improvement from about 16 to 19 after 6k miles on the clock. we're about 80% in town w/ lots of hills. It gets better, but it's still a heavy SUV with a supercharged V6 -TGF 8-speeds!
watch the oil consumption too...
On the road trips we average 24ish. and as others have stated don't trust the calculated consumption - track it yourself for real figures.

phil47

It was lower but I wasn't tracking it closely. I have owned so many vehicles from new that I have learned to ignore mileage until I've put at least 10-15k miles on the odo. I did put one long highway trip on it very early on and got similar highway mileage, but I was likely keeping the speeds lower also.

I'm sure my city mileage would be higher if I didn't insist on putting it in "S" mode all the time!!

coupegt87

on r 2012, with approx. 8k on the clock we r avg. 18-19mpg overall...... not bad considering r other suv 04 pilot gets the same mpg... with much less oopm !

scotskier

Remember there is a 20% difference in US and UK gallons