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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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04 with 342s. I get about 26 on the highway at about 75.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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My '04 w/ the 273 "standard" rear can get me 30mpg at 80mph on a wide open road. Speed up/slow down traffic can drop me to 26/27mpg.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Aerodynamically speaking the Targa coupes will get the best milage, followed by the FRCs and finally verts (top down) A top-up vert would have roughly the same aerodynamic properties as the FRC.

My 97 has been slightly modified including larger 32lb lucas injectors but I still manage to get around 27 mpg at highway speeds.

If you have reasonable outdoor temperatures, turning the A/C off and setting the HVAC to vent will save you nearly 2-4 MPG and give you noticably more power.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by c5streak

Same here.
About what I get with an A4 and 3.15 gears also.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
Aerodynamically speaking the Targa coupes will get the best milage, followed by the FRCs and finally verts (top down) A top-up vert would have roughly the same aerodynamic properties as the FRC.

My 97 has been slightly modified including larger 32lb lucas injectors but I still manage to get around 27 mpg at highway speeds.

If you have reasonable outdoor temperatures, turning the A/C off and setting the HVAC to vent will save you nearly 2-4 MPG and give you noticably more power.
For what its worth, when you go to WOT the A/C compressor disengages so the power is the same on or off.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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99 A4 3.15 rear

Recent 1400 mile trip in 100+ weather.
28.6 Average with the AC on all the time
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k2C5
For what its worth, when you go to WOT the A/C compressor disengages so the power is the same on or off.
I did not know that. Good news.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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I have the 3.15 axle, and get close to 20 in town, and close to 30 on the highway. Your mileage will be reduced if the fuel contains ethanol, since it has fewer btu's than 100% gasoline.
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Originally Posted by mschamberger
My '04 w/ the 273 "standard" rear can get me 30mpg at 80mph on a wide open road. Speed up/slow down traffic can drop me to 26/27mpg.


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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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1999 A4 w/2.73

34 mpg @55-60 mph
31 mpg @65-75 mph
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Highway 750 miles = 31.1, next trip 1500 top down 1/2 time= 29.9, around town avg=23.5 2004 A4 w/3.15.
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1998 automatic ... how can i find out which type of gears i have?

what is the difference between the 2, in terms of a) performance, b) mpg ? thanks
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ferrari red vette
1998 automatic ... how can i find out which type of gears i have?

what is the difference between the 2, in terms of a) performance, b) mpg ? thanks
In your diferential there is a plaque, or by looking at the codes in your glove box, it will give you a 2.73 or a 3.15 differential that came from the factory with you A4. The 2.73 will get you up and going slower than the 3.15 will because of the reduced ratio. In MPG, I would say that you will get better MPG in town with the 3.15 because it's easier to get the car moving from a stop that a 2.73 will or might. On the highway, the 3.15 might get you less MPG than the 2.73 will. Now, if you cruise at WOT 24/7, you will get about 5MPG.
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I have a 1999 coupe with the 3.15

City driving 19-22
Highway driving 28-32

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I get 30-31 mpg on the interstate on cruise doing 65MPH
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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I average 24.5 in town, 27-28 on road trips.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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2000 a4

Portland to LA = 32.4 mpg

In town 20.0

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1998 A4 w/2.73

32 mpg @56ish mph
31 mpg @72ish mph
30 mpg @ 83ish mph

those are assuming SD traffic (none) and eastern sd hills (practically none)

It's not an exciting drive, but i get good mpg.. lol
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by iced98lx
1998 A4 w/2.73

32 mpg @56ish mph
31 mpg @72ish mph
30 mpg @ 83ish mph

those are assuming SD traffic (none) and eastern sd hills (practically none)

It's not an exciting drive, but i get good mpg.. lol
Do you have any aftermarket mods? Mine is bone stock w/ 2.73s and I'm at about 26 max at 85 on level pavement. I do have the Michelin "run flats" tho - - hear those can cut into your economy a bit.
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City: 17-20ish
Highway: 24-27(with mild traffic)
Highway with traffic: 19-21
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i have a 98 a4 with 3:15 gears... at 70 mph i get 31 mpg
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