"Daz N" <darren(AT)clara.co.uk> wrote in message t...
> Hi,
>
> I recently changed my BMW 330ci for an A4 Avant 1.9TDi, after a few short
> months I've decided I don't get on with diesel engines so I've now swapped
> this for an A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Sport.
>
> Question is how many miles should I aim to get from a tank of fuel,
> obviously it depends on driving style, type of roads etc, etc... I'm
> looking at an *average*...
>
> BMW 330ci would do 350 miles on 61 litres
> A4 1.9 TDi would do 520-550 miles on 65 litres
> A4 3.0 Quattro Sport does 260-280 on 65 litres
>
> It just doesn't add up to me, I don't know if the figures look right or
> not??
>
> I only ever used Shell Optimax (98 RON) in the BMW from new, I have also
> started using Optimax in the A4 but even though it's a new car it's an
> ex-demo so has been driven for 4,000 miles. I thought perhaps the car might
> take a few tanks to get used to the higher grade fuel or something?
>
> Any advice?!?!?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Daz
> (Change (AT) for @ if replying!!)
>
>

If you only get 500 miles from a 1.9td you are doing something wrong. I could get over 600 without trying
hard. Also, a 3.0L Q is very heavy & the drag of the 4wd does use a lot more fuel.

I now have a 3.1l TDi Isuzu Trooper that is huge & does about 30mpg!

Go back to diesel matey!

Nige