Originally Posted by macwm

I may never buy another gasoline powered vehicle! Filled up today after a week of driving and using the real method (mileage / gallons) achieved 31.5 mpg! This was with a brand new engine with less than 400 miles and approximately 50/50 local / highway. The 3.0T supercharged engine may be quicker off the line, but this Q has amazing acceleration. Had to merge a few times yesterday and it was no effort at all. Very smooth ride, very quiet, and I like the steering feel better than my '11 Q5.

Originally Posted by tgt

Impressive! Very good news. Eager to hear how you MPG pans out over the next couple of months.

Thanks,
tgt

Originally Posted by macwm

I may never buy another gasoline powered vehicle! Filled up today after a week of driving and using the real method (mileage / gallons) achieved 31.5 mpg! This was with a brand new engine with less than 400 miles and approximately 50/50 local / highway. The 3.0T supercharged engine may be quicker off the line, but this Q has amazing acceleration. Had to merge a few times yesterday and it was no effort at all. Very smooth ride, very quiet, and I like the steering feel better than my '11 Q5.

Originally Posted by DennisMitchell

Regarding the steering feel, this maybe related to a cast iron block in TDI engine vs. aluminum block in the 3.0T gas engine.

Good to hear your results.

Dennis

Originally Posted by macwm

I may never buy another gasoline powered vehicle! Filled up today after a week of driving and using the real method (mileage / gallons) achieved 31.5 mpg! This was with a brand new engine with less than 400 miles and approximately 50/50 local / highway. The 3.0T supercharged engine may be quicker off the line, but this Q has amazing acceleration. Had to merge a few times yesterday and it was no effort at all. Very smooth ride, very quiet, and I like the steering feel better than my '11 Q5.