5 cyl turbo mpg

Bernard Littau bernardl at acumenassociates.com
Mon Apr 23 14:25:26 EDT 2001


I would go with the slippery body design.  The 5k was a bit of a landmark in
this regard in the early 80's.

See:
http://www.audifans.com/archives/1996/08/msg02080.html

The 4kq, (especially the 4ktq :-) really rocks in the twisties and at lower
speeds, but once the speeds get up there the 5ktq will outrun the less
aerodynamic 4k.

Best,

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5ktq

> I don't know if it an engine efficiency issue, a gearing issue or a
> slippery body design issue, but I routinely got better mileage with my
5ktq
> than with either of our 4kq's
>
>





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