A3 Sportback vs. 2006 GTI 5-door
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we dont have it enabled in the states because our fuel is crapola. From what techs have told me Lean burn runs things as lean as 20:1 where 14:1 is normal. This is one of FSI's little tricks to eek out a hair more fuel economy with the correct fuel.
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Lets face some facts. A. the interior looks like the BMW 120d. Out dated and boring. B. The out side dosent look to special eather. Just another VW. Sorry but i realy cant even compair the two. What about the engine though. Can it beat the A3 of the line?
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But in GTI trim the 5 door look good, in non-GTI trim I hate it...It's amazing what wheels and lowering can do...
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I've purchased 3 new VWs and 3 new Audis since 1997 and while the dubs are great for the money, the build quality is noticibly different, especially over time. I can honestly say that I've never brought an Audi back for service other than routine maintenance -- no so with the dubs (though I will complain about the sunroof rattle on my A3 when it goes in for it's oil change in a few weeks).
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Looks like someone needs a remedial class in basic arithmetic... UK gallon is bigger, so mpg in US will be lower.
If mileage in UK is 25/45 mpg, then you divide by 1.2 to get 20.8/37.5 mpg.
If mileage in UK is 25/45 mpg, then you divide by 1.2 to get 20.8/37.5 mpg.
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with most every VW they ever brought here. That would probably go a long way to negating any advantage the GTi might have over the A3 IMHO.