Well, I have to say I'm now three months into ownership of my Audi A8, and although I have not had the smoothest introduction to the marque due to a few niggles I have to say that I'm very happy with it. I bought the car to accompany my work which is basically a "Transporter" although I don't have the muscles of Frank Martin, and I'm not able to kill endless amounts of east European henchmen!
However I do quite a few miles and although I wanted comfort, the MPG's on my working vehicle was also important as I charge per mile so it only makes sense to make sure that I get the best possible profit for every job. So I thought I would start the Official Audi A8 MPG thread, where those of us can give examples of their weeks driving and the results in MPG's of what they achieved. From this we could then look at things like remaps before and after, and whether or not there is truly some sort of benefit on a fuel basis to this modification or any other for that matter.
So yesterday I had a contract to get two packages to Bristol Airport. I managed to start from Cornwall (my home) and I set the cruise control to a steady 70 mpg's when on the dual carriageway, and off when not. and after the 6 hours and 16 minutes of driving where my average speed way at 49 mpg's, my standard 3.0 TDi V6 managed to cover the 382 miles averaging at 40.3 mpg's which I have to say for a car weighing in at 1,990 kg's I was more than happy with.
With the current Gallon rate costing me £6:09 and a mileage cost based on my economy of just 15.11 pence per mile, I would suggest that the Audi A8 3.0 TDi makes for an affordable car.
If others can add a brief description of what their Audi A8's are doing this will give us all an over view of the realistic economy from the various engine put in these cars by Audi. Might even help others to purchase one of something else that they believe to be more economical.
Regards, Mark.
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Registration: 2 WXG
(Private plate from 1962
Model: MY 2008 08 3.0TDI Quattro Sport, Black on Black (Transporter Edition) Lowered 60mm on drop link bars. Alloys swapped out to RS6 style 20" x 9.5". It's got full tints on all windows, and has the black leather interior. Remapped by Elite Automotive in Cornwall, giving an increase output to 290bhp/450lbs.
Options: Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth Hands Free, Quad Zone Climate, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons.
Future Plans:
Selling my current Audi A8 Quattro Sport and replace is with a newer D4 Audi A8L with the 4.2V8 Twin Turbo setup once again it must be black. I'm looking for one with the options added where it has the rear recliing seats, with heated outers. Bose speakers minimum and B&O's if affordable. Rear and back door sun blinds prefered.
Planned Mods:
Upon the arrival of my A8L D4, I will be once again having the ECU remapped to a performance setting over economy. Rear Tints as dark as can go whilst also tinting the front windows with a medium tint. Once again I will be purchasing lowering links for the air ride suspension and setting it at 55mm lower when in comfort as my desire rideheight over standard. Alloys will be 21" however the one current most likly to be the next car already has a brand new set of 2016 S8Plus wheels on it.
My Business: "The Transporter - Cornwall" find us on Facebook or download the Smart phone application by clicking the link below.
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