Really poor gas mileage

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FrankoLaMoya
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Alright...well I created the post and I am at 5 500 km right now. I used 45 liters for my last 2 tanks and was not able to reach 300 km each time...that is totally RIDICULOUS! So it's around 16.48 L/100km or 14.27 mpg. I know i'm only doing city (approximately 15 stops back and forth), but I don't know what to do anymore. I will try to go to the dealership in the next month. Am I the only one still getting that poor gas mileage after the break-in period?? I LOVE the car, but the gas mileage is killing me! My 2004 Audi A4 was not even that bad on gas and the AWD/Quattro system was always on. Please HELP lol
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Have you checked the tire pressure?
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wylie-c
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Strange, I consistently average 24-25 mpg with a mix of city and highway and have seen high 30's on just highway driving. Running regular Esso 87 octane.
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FrankoLaMoya
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Tire pressure is at 38 psi
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport iAWD CVT ''Kaijū'' (Black pearl metallic)

Priors:
2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T 6MT ''Audini'' (Black)
1999 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8 AT (Dark green)
1984 Chevrolet Malibu 3MT with a 327 engine lol (Blue)
1996 Acura Integra 5MT (Black)
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murcod
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What fuel are you using? One of the Aussie owners recently did a comparison using different fuels and noticed a big difference with the higher octane fuels.
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FrankoLaMoya
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I usually put some regular in it (89 at Irving), but lately I tried the regular (89 at Shell without ethanol)...no noticable difference.
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport iAWD CVT ''Kaijū'' (Black pearl metallic)

Priors:
2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T 6MT ''Audini'' (Black)
1999 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8 AT (Dark green)
1984 Chevrolet Malibu 3MT with a 327 engine lol (Blue)
1996 Acura Integra 5MT (Black)
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WESHOOT2
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Still happily burning Mobil 93.......IMO&E worth it.
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KuroNekko
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WESHOOT2 wrote:Still happily burning Mobil 93.......IMO&E worth it.
From your experience, do you save money? People seem to be getting better fuel efficiency by using premium gas. I am wondering if the fuel efficiency bonus offsets the additional cost of fuel for premium. I am leaving other performance gains aside just for this comparison.
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WESHOOT2
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I cannot prove I save money; I 'think' I do.

I also 'think' the higher octane choice I make reduces the potential for premature catalytic conventer replacement, as well as extending spark plug and oil life. I 'feel' like the car pulls harder, epecially when speed passes 80 MPH.

The few pennies extra mean nothing.....to me.
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Ronzuki
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It's all about the fun factor..... :mrgreen:
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