Re: 1.8 T Gas Mileage

[Tony Lum <tlum@flash.net>]

> My friend's Mom has an A4 1.8 T quattro. It's about six months old,
> probably has 5-7K on it, and she states it is getting about 17 (worst) to
> 19 (best) MPG. She does mostly around town driving, the car is an
> automatic.
>
>Not particularly surprising.  Mine does 21-22 with probably 75% freeway.
>(Yes, it's an AT too.)
>
>Orin.

Hey why is the MPG so low on A4tq's (even with automatic)?  Are they
heavier than type 44s?  I consistently get 24-26 MPG and upwards of 28 MPG
just cruising with my '87 5ktq.


-Tony
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Tony Lum                                  1987 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Berkeley, California, U.S.A.                 1985 4000CS Quattro
Audi Owner/Driver/Mechanic by Necessity ;^)   1980 5000S  Sedan
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