MPG Concern on newly purchased 07 M35

[InfinitiEric]

^Wrong Eric, the main reason AWD vehicles have worse MPG than the rwd or fwd counterparts is because it takes more power to make 4 wheels spin at the same time thus putting more strain on the engine and obviously decreasing fuel efficiency... plus the add weight, lol.

Oopz I'm still learning. Thanks!

[a.blanco0905]

I edited... you're kinda right. I used to have an Audi TT Quattro... I miss that car so much, so much fun. *gasp* lol

[InfinitiEric]

Nice! What year?

[a.blanco0905]

Lol... I forgot... 2000 or 2001...

[InfinitiEric]

Lol... I forgot... 2000 or 2001...

Cool, you seen the new ones? They look so sleek. I definately want an Audi TT or S-something as my next car.

[a.blanco0905]

^Well, I think the MK1 TTs are moah sexy, but that's my opinion... I was going to get an Audi S4 before I bought the M. I just have to have a manual trans... I'm not that old yet, lol.

[RAMALONE]

I own a M35-2009 (seven speed) and recently travelled from just outside Chattanooga (TN) where I live to Brampton, Ontario (near Toronto). Here are my fuel consumption statistics- Total mileage 1388 miles -gallons consumed - 52.79 - fuel consumption 26.29 mpg. I use Premium gasoline (Exxon or Esso in Canada works best for me)- I cruised most of the time between 75 and 79 mph- slowed down where the cops were "active". The terrain was hilly from Chattanooga to Lexington Kentucky (about halfway) and the rest flat. My tire pressures were about 35 psi and I recently changed both air filters and regularly use Mobil synthetic oil. On my daily commute to work which is about 70% highway driving I average between 23 and 24 mpg. It goes to show that these cars even though they have large horsepower engines, are very efficient if well maintained. The seven speed is a clear advantage over the earlier models as the engine rpm was only about 2500 -2600 rpm at 80 mph.