For 3.0 TDI owners

[filp01]

Hi

Before I take the plunge I need to convince the wife that this is an economical car (coming from a Boxster which I average between 24 and 30 mpg in). What realistically do you average MPG wise, slightly worried that in the demonstrator I drove that since new it had only averaged 25MPG!

Thanks..

[2.7 S-line]

don't own one of these but my 2007 version 2.7 tdi A6 which is probably slightly less thirsty gets about 35- 37 mpg so i'd say you'd be looking at 30-35mpg in the real world if you have not too heavy a right foot - but then if your not going to drive it fast why get one :naughty:

[stewartt997]

Well I've managed 750 miles in mine so far since July.

Motorway has achieved about 39-40mpg, A roads 40-44 mpg and overall for the 750 miles about 33 mpg. I suspect this will improve a bit after a few thousand miles, but I will no doubt compensate with a heavier right foot.

[satsu]

Only done ~300 miles in mine, but so far seeing about 35 around town and 40 on longer dual carriageway/m'way trips. Hope it will loosen up a little bit over time. Mind you, it is all too easy to get this down by succumbing to the temptation to use the right foot a bit more. :)

[alexcf]

Ummm, I think the last trip out was mostly motorways (up to Oxford then Redditch from Brighton, then back), from the calcs, I think we did around 37-42mpg, didn't exactly hammer it, but either way, was still pretty good...

I'm only filling up with V-Power at the moment, not really sure if it makes a difference!

[gtrevor]

I've got a 56 plate 3.0 TDI (manual) .. 233PS version.. the new 240PS version is supposed to be slightly more economical...

My average since new (21k miles now) I am averaging 42mpg ..

On a decent run, I'll hit 46MPG on A roads, higher on motorways...

If you get stuck in traffic, then you will average 30 ish...