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I never averaged 40 on a run in my 2 wd 180 coupe so I don't think 40 in a heavier and more powerful 225 Quattro would be realistic. No chance with the V6, but mid 30's would be possible.
No turbo to replace on the V6 either!
Regarding the 1.9tdi in the gt, I ran a saab 93 with that engine for 2 years and averaged high 40s with little motorway work. On the few long trips I did down to south of France, we averaged nearly 60 mpg! We now have a zafira with the same engine which never drops below 40mpg, again with very little long distance work. I have to say, of all the cars you mention, the gt will be much better on fuel, but dpf/Egr problems are likely to offset the savings. I don't think a Brera would average 40mpg either, I think they're quite heavy compared to the gt, but haven't had the chance to drive one (I agree they look great though, particularly in dark grey/silver)
No turbo to replace on the V6 either!
Regarding the 1.9tdi in the gt, I ran a saab 93 with that engine for 2 years and averaged high 40s with little motorway work. On the few long trips I did down to south of France, we averaged nearly 60 mpg! We now have a zafira with the same engine which never drops below 40mpg, again with very little long distance work. I have to say, of all the cars you mention, the gt will be much better on fuel, but dpf/Egr problems are likely to offset the savings. I don't think a Brera would average 40mpg either, I think they're quite heavy compared to the gt, but haven't had the chance to drive one (I agree they look great though, particularly in dark grey/silver)
pbarlow0032 said:
Personally, for the trade off between mpg and "go" I'd opt for a nice v6 DSG coupe. The DSG really suits the engine IMO, and it makes it a nice small gt
I'd agree with this and the fuel economy isn't so bad - I'm getting just over 26mpg on mostly lanes and A roads with a lot of blind bends and hills. Sticking to less fun but faster routes sees that improve a lot!The sound is great and, barring a little DSG jerkiness in stop-start traffic which you soon learn to work around, it's a great box.
I've had my v6 TT for 2 and a half years now. DSG has been faultless in that time. The key is to keep it well serviced and it should look after itself on the whole. That wont stop you getting a mechatronic u it failure but these can be repaired now for about £300 by ECU Testing. It prob works out the same price as replacing the 225s clutch/dual mass fly wheel.
I love my v6. One thing i have noticed on the TT Forum is 225 owners sell to buy a V6...dont think ive ever seen it the other way round.
I love my v6. One thing i have noticed on the TT Forum is 225 owners sell to buy a V6...dont think ive ever seen it the other way round.
V6RUL said:
UM can offer some good advice in that department.
BHP is only created at the top of the rev range and is impractical in a daily drive.
I would be more interested in improving the mid range torque as this is where 90% of peeps will use extra performance.
Steve
I'm pretty happy witht e torque - most of my driving is sub 2k rpm but a little more overtaking grunt would be handy. actually been looking at C4S's recently as an alternative...BHP is only created at the top of the rev range and is impractical in a daily drive.
I would be more interested in improving the mid range torque as this is where 90% of peeps will use extra performance.
Steve
I've owned a couple of these, both a 180 Quattro and a 225. There is a very noticeable difference in performance between the two, and the fuel economy is equally bad.
I would definitely have the 225 over the 180, and if you're looking to go as fast as possible get the 225, as it's easy to remap and extract more performance from.
However, if I were going to buy another one, I'd get a late model (05/06)190 FWD. I had a drive in a friends one recently and it's noticeably faster than the 180, but the fuel consumption is much better as the 4WD really does add to the weight and sap fuel.
You can also get one newer than a 55 plate and not get stung for the higher road tax as they're below 225gm CO2. They generally don't have the lower suspension, and come on smaller wheels, so budget for a set of V6 BBS 18" alloys which seem to suit the higher suspension better.
I would definitely have the 225 over the 180, and if you're looking to go as fast as possible get the 225, as it's easy to remap and extract more performance from.
However, if I were going to buy another one, I'd get a late model (05/06)190 FWD. I had a drive in a friends one recently and it's noticeably faster than the 180, but the fuel consumption is much better as the 4WD really does add to the weight and sap fuel.
You can also get one newer than a 55 plate and not get stung for the higher road tax as they're below 225gm CO2. They generally don't have the lower suspension, and come on smaller wheels, so budget for a set of V6 BBS 18" alloys which seem to suit the higher suspension better.
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