AL B

Hi,

Can we do a quick survey of what range you guys get from a full tank of petrol?

PLEASE NOTE: please quote the range you have travelled when you hear the chime, and the fuel warning symbol appears. So the first red line.

I'd mainly like responses from A3 1.8T drivers, whose cars have the 55 litre tank. But you S3 guys can take part as well if you like.

If your A3 1.8T is modified (i.e. chip etc.) please indicate this in your response. Also in the spot check, please indicate what your average mpg or km/l is from your trip computer.

The reason? Well, as most of you are aware, since my car was serviced (oil change) at the dealers at 10,000 miles, my fuel economy (range from a full tank) has gone down by about 10 to 15 miles. So I'd just like to know what ranges you guys are getting. You may also know that I recently switched to Mobil 1 0w40, this has not (as yet) improved fuel economy in the slightest.

I know our driving styles, conditions, climate, tyres may all be different...but lets just do it anyway.

Thanks. It's appreciated.

Alan
'99.5 A3 1.8T MS Silver

AL B

I'm Currently getting:

295 to 298 miles, when chime & fuel warning light comes on.

Trip Computer Mpg: Varies between 31.1 and 31.4 mpg, max at the moment.

Used to get before the dealer service:
310 to 320 miles, and mpg of 33.3.

Alan
'99.5 A3 1.8T MS Silver

David R

Fuel Range is roughly 340 miles @ 33.9mpg

ravenx

I never resetted my board computer since the day of delivery and it says that on average my S3 consumed 17.3l per km. Quite a lot. I can't tell you an exact figure for the fuel tank range, because I always drive with the tank half empty and add fuel before I hear the chime.

ravenx
'00 Black S3

AL B

David,

is that to the chime? I'm impressed!

Another question, have you had your 10,000 mile service yet?

Cheers,

Alan
'99.5 A3 1.8T MS Silver

chris grant

I haven't noted the miles but I have now covered 1500 miles and the computer is showing 34.9-35.1 most of the time.
It has not been reset.
When I first took delivery the next day I covered 400 miles, without testing the acceleration but at speeds up to about 70/75mph ( 3000 revs).The computer showed 39.8mpg .
I will fill up shortly and note the miles.

IJ

On A31.8T 1999(190bhp&filter) with speedo at 10,400km I average 450km or 280miles to a full tank of 96 octane unleaded (top spec. gas in NZ) before fuel warning.

This is a city drive cycle (i.e. 5th gear not often used etc.), its now summer here, car has not been serviced as yet and runs on Shell Helix synthetic (I think 5W-40).

I used to get about 425km or 265miles average before filter upgrade at 7500km.

I always suspected that 96 fuel affects consumption, or so it seems from other figures quoted.

IJ
99A31.8T (190bhp)

LUCA future S3 owner

Hello! ranvex are u serios about the fuel consuption? 17.3l/100 is a lot. U push like crazy, don't u? Audi declares an average of 9.5 liters/100km. CIAO

David R

To the chime (it comes on so early in the A3 compared with my last car that it is not worth refueling much earlier). It is worthwhile noting that much of my driving is on A and B roads - I tend not to do much town driving

With re service, the car has only a few thousand miles on it.

David

ravenx

I do 1st-2nd-3rd gear not more than twice a day, mainly just urban driving