My Audi S4 (B6 Shape) statistics; mpg/costs etc.
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Hi all
First off, I have an admission; my name's Tony and I'm a geek.
Ok cool, now we've got that out the way, with many people asking about the S4 (as it represents such good value for money now) I thought I'd post the stats sheet that I keep a record of. I record the data on my iPhone (using a program called AccuFuel), but then just transfer it to an excel sheet and work some graphy magic.
With superunleaded petrol getting more expensive, the total cost of fuel is going up slightly. Interestingly, as well, the headline total figure of average MPG over 3k miles is calculated by me at 16.81mpg, whereas the car thinks it's 18.5mpg. The liar
So, for interest and geeky-ness alone, my facts...
So, the total over 2944 miles in fuel (super unleaded) is £849, at an average of 16.81mpg. That's mostly town driving, with occasional tanks of long motorway journeys every so often.
Here's a graph of what it all looks like because, well, because I can
So, I hope this is all interesting or useful to someone. The only other costs I have had are replacing front brake pads myself, and getting gearbox oil changed. Other than that, I have over a year before next scheduled service. Before that, I imagine another set of pads and probably tyres - though they look fine, I imagine the weight will shine through in tyre wear.
First off, I have an admission; my name's Tony and I'm a geek.
Ok cool, now we've got that out the way, with many people asking about the S4 (as it represents such good value for money now) I thought I'd post the stats sheet that I keep a record of. I record the data on my iPhone (using a program called AccuFuel), but then just transfer it to an excel sheet and work some graphy magic.
With superunleaded petrol getting more expensive, the total cost of fuel is going up slightly. Interestingly, as well, the headline total figure of average MPG over 3k miles is calculated by me at 16.81mpg, whereas the car thinks it's 18.5mpg. The liar
So, for interest and geeky-ness alone, my facts...
| Date | Odo | Litres | Price | MPG | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/05/2009 | 34643 | 20.53 | 103 | . | £21.15 |
| 24/05/2009 | 34745 | 59.9 | 103 | 7.7 | £61.70 |
| 24/05/2009 | 35001 | 53.3 | 103 | 21.8 | £54.90 |
| 02/06/2009 | 35220 | 58.19 | 103.9 | 17.1 | £60.46 |
| 19/06/2009 | 35424 | 54.54 | 107.9 | 17.0 | £58.85 |
| 22/06/2009 | 35685 | 55.63 | 105.9 | 21.3 | £58.91 |
| 29/06/2009 | 35899 | 56.4 | 106.9 | 17.2 | £60.29 |
| 07/07/2009 | 36107 | 57 | 107.9 | 16.6 | £61.50 |
| 14/07/2009 | 36328 | 53.39 | 107.9 | 18.8 | £57.61 |
| 23/07/2009 | 36525 | 54.06 | 106.9 | 16.6 | £57.79 |
| 26/07/2009 | 36779 | 58.58 | 106.9 | 19.7 | £62.62 |
| 07/08/2009 | 36989 | 58.58 | 106.9 | 16.3 | £62.62 |
| 16/08/2009 | 37141 | 44.53 | 108.9 | 15.5 | £48.49 |
| 24/08/2009 | 37359 | 55.31 | 109.9 | 17.9 | £60.79 |
| 01/09/2009 | 37587 | 56.13 | 109.9 | 18.5 | £61.69 |
So, the total over 2944 miles in fuel (super unleaded) is £849, at an average of 16.81mpg. That's mostly town driving, with occasional tanks of long motorway journeys every so often.
Here's a graph of what it all looks like because, well, because I can
So, I hope this is all interesting or useful to someone. The only other costs I have had are replacing front brake pads myself, and getting gearbox oil changed. Other than that, I have over a year before next scheduled service. Before that, I imagine another set of pads and probably tyres - though they look fine, I imagine the weight will shine through in tyre wear.
Batty - I must say, it's absolutely superb. The engine is what defines the whole car, and especially in manual, it really does alter your perception of car control with respect to gear changing (though bare in mind I came from 2 high revvy Lotuses ). The more I drive it the more impressed I am though, and have had sufficient fun in it surprising myself and passenger too - getting it squirmy on the exit of a roundabout at high revs in second is top fun
Annoyingly, there's plans for a job for me where I'l need to do 25k a year and I get a car allowance of 17p a mile (or a company car). This thing costs me 28p in fuel alone. Certainly adds food for thought
). The more I drive it the more impressed I am though, and have had sufficient fun in it surprising myself and passenger too - getting it squirmy on the exit of a roundabout at high revs in second is top fun Annoyingly, there's plans for a job for me where I'l need to do 25k a year and I get a car allowance of 17p a mile (or a company car). This thing costs me 28p in fuel alone. Certainly adds food for thought
I'm fortunate that I only do 10k a year - to be honest, much more and the fuel costs start to get OTT.
What is nice, though, is that the running costs seem to be fairly sensible. Servicing is less than once a year (400+ days til my next one, and last service was November), the only key consumables really being brakes and tires. Oh, and oil
The engine, for all it's (in)efficiency, is a real peach it must be said. It defines the car completely.
Is the new(er) FSI lump (that's in the RS4 and a derivative of it in the R8) any more efficient with all it's magical stuff in the head?
What is nice, though, is that the running costs seem to be fairly sensible. Servicing is less than once a year (400+ days til my next one, and last service was November), the only key consumables really being brakes and tires. Oh, and oil
The engine, for all it's (in)efficiency, is a real peach it must be said. It defines the car completely.
Is the new(er) FSI lump (that's in the RS4 and a derivative of it in the R8) any more efficient with all it's magical stuff in the head?
Marc - my one has Miltek rear silencers and I must say they're spot on. Not loud or intrusive in the cabin, but outside it has a nice little V8 grumble that means you know what's under the bonnet. Absolutely perfect, I must say! Mel has the full system on his, which sounds even better and even more V8 (!), but is slightly noisier in the cabin as a result. Not cheap, but transforms the sound of the car.
I'm not geeky enough to record the type of miles that I drive, but the majority are town miles (I live 7 miles from work). Then probably once a month is a long motorway drive somewhere - though according to the dash display I dont even get close to 29.7 (!!)...24 on a good day, and that's probably 85-90mph cruise - which is oh so easy.
I'm not geeky enough to record the type of miles that I drive, but the majority are town miles (I live 7 miles from work). Then probably once a month is a long motorway drive somewhere - though according to the dash display I dont even get close to 29.7 (!!)...24 on a good day, and that's probably 85-90mph cruise - which is oh so easy.
Podie said:
Tony, I’m almost disappointed not to find iPhone Dynolicious prints in here as well…. 
Actually, believe it or not, I've got "Pocket Dyno" on my phone, have had since beginning of year, and you wouldn't some of the metal I've played in and it's never occured to me, not even in my S4, to use it
I'll get you those prints Pods, worry not!Sleep... - that was the weekend I bought it, we went from Birmingham (where I bought it) to Liverpool where my band played The Cavern Club, then back home again. So big mileage the first weekend, and it was great for that. all with a full drum kit in the back, of course, too!
marctwo said:
29.7 is 60/70mph with cruise control. And remember that the tiptronic has longer gearing so 70mph is just over 2000rpm in 6th.
ah yes good point - I don't have cruise on mine and as you know, mine's manual too so in top gear at 80ish I think it's something like 2.5/3k revs. Certainly not 2k - that will explain a lot, actually.Does it, therefore, have a different topspeed (when unlimited)?
Podie said:
Not sure on the Audis, but I imagine they're very like other VAG cars - so getting cruise retro fitted shouldn't be a big deal. Worth every penny IMO.
It's never really bothered me that much, though if it's fairly easy to do then I'll look into it! I mean, I've given myself a chilled glovebox purely because I can Hello again everyone My name's Tony and I'm still a car geek.
As such, I thought I'd revisit this thread as I've just passed 1yr with my car, which included a service too. So, I'll not update the geeky petrol table because I can't imagine that's of any interest to anyone, but the graphs are updated, and all the figures are, after 1 yr (almost to the day);
I had to have the left CV joint replaced and the lower rear suspension arms at the front at a cost of £562, and a major service from 4Rings (highly recommended) which also fixed a couple of other niggly things (broken rear washer for example) was £433 - which I thought was very good value indeed (consider the thing uses over £100 in oil alone!). This isn't needed every year though - the car was last serviced November 2008 (it has variable servicing and tells you when it needs it) and I had it done (first time to me) in April 2010.
I also treated myself and had the car fully detailed at KDS Keltec, and had all the wheels refurbished, but I've left those out of the total costs.
The result of all this is;
Cost Per Mile of fuel; £0.29
Cost Per Mile of fuel AND additional costs; £0.45
I hope this is all of use to people - probably potential owners to see the (not that bad) costs associated with them. Interesting stuff anyhow - I'm now off to polish my tailpipes.
My name's Tony and I'm still a car geek.As such, I thought I'd revisit this thread as I've just passed 1yr with my car, which included a service too. So, I'll not update the geeky petrol table because I can't imagine that's of any interest to anyone, but the graphs are updated, and all the figures are, after 1 yr (almost to the day);
| Total Mileage | 10003 |
| Average Miles Per Week | 188.18 |
| Average Fuel Per Week | £54.87 |
| Total Fuel Cost | £2,916.38 |
| Avg MPG | 17.76 |
| Additional Costs | £1,585.00 |
I had to have the left CV joint replaced and the lower rear suspension arms at the front at a cost of £562, and a major service from 4Rings (highly recommended) which also fixed a couple of other niggly things (broken rear washer for example) was £433 - which I thought was very good value indeed (consider the thing uses over £100 in oil alone!). This isn't needed every year though - the car was last serviced November 2008 (it has variable servicing and tells you when it needs it) and I had it done (first time to me) in April 2010.
I also treated myself and had the car fully detailed at KDS Keltec, and had all the wheels refurbished, but I've left those out of the total costs.
The result of all this is;
Cost Per Mile of fuel; £0.29
Cost Per Mile of fuel AND additional costs; £0.45
I hope this is all of use to people - probably potential owners to see the (not that bad) costs associated with them. Interesting stuff anyhow - I'm now off to polish my tailpipes.
Yep, loving it. The exhaust is just right.
However, I am absolutely gutted; in the past 6 weeks something has scratched my bonnet (looks like someone got something out a van and ran it up the bonnet - scratch down to aluminium, total bonnet spray needed) and then just as I'm about to get that scratch sorted, last week someone scratched the rear bumper (looks like a car caught it). At first I was insanely angry; I take such good care of my car, always park it well out the way, wash it weekly to a very high standard (since having it detailed especially, of course) and do everything I can to make it the best possible car, only for 2 **************************s to damage it.
However, the car is bloomin' brilliant So much so I wonder whether to keep this one for a long while, or whether to chop it in for an RS4 (B7) - because I like the Audi thing so much, but think I'll wait a year and see
However, I am absolutely gutted; in the past 6 weeks something has scratched my bonnet (looks like someone got something out a van and ran it up the bonnet - scratch down to aluminium, total bonnet spray needed) and then just as I'm about to get that scratch sorted, last week someone scratched the rear bumper (looks like a car caught it). At first I was insanely angry; I take such good care of my car, always park it well out the way, wash it weekly to a very high standard (since having it detailed especially, of course) and do everything I can to make it the best possible car, only for 2 **************************s to damage it.
However, the car is bloomin' brilliant
So much so I wonder whether to keep this one for a long while, or whether to chop it in for an RS4 (B7) - because I like the Audi thing so much, but think I'll wait a year and see Do you mean truly one handed like you would a phone, or as in hold it with one hand and type with the other? It's really quite good! I tend to surf and click etc. one handed, then if I need to type anything longer than say 5 words I lie it down and touch-type two handed as I would a normal keyboard. Rather good, it is
McSam said:
Tony, good work you're doing putting this all out here, it's very good information. And it's always nice to see someone clearly in love
I always know what it's like when I'm looking at what car to buy, and when people put stuff up I find it very useful, so hope it's equally useful to someone else 
thesyn said:
I have no intention of putting these things right because from previous experience as soon as i do another dent (probably larger will appear)
MPG sounds spot on by the way
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