flogsta

Hi Alex, You are saying that you think the 2.0 will outsell the 3.2 by 2 to 1. Why is Audi Canada introducing the 3.2 first and not the 2.0? I asked this question at an Audi Event one of the Audi Mktg. Managers and the answer was that North American consumers still like the big engine for this type of car. Now, I bought the 3.2 because I could not wait any longer but I would have chosen the 2.0 without question. I see the statistics in Germany, the 2.0 and 2.0TDI are the preferred engines.

I just do not get it why introduce the 'big' engine and then 'discontinue' it after 2 years. Give the people more choices....

tomashek

Well, that's because North Americans prefer/ed? bigger emgines, right. That's why you see Hemi engines in sedans.......It's personal preference, but in my opinion it's ridiculous choice. Unfortunately vast majority of Canadians and Americans think otherwise, hence Audi's decision.

warcity

iTrader: (1)

Big engine doesn't necessarily mean higher gas consumption. For example BMW has a 3.5 Liter twin turbo engine that consumes less gas than Audi's 2.0t. It's all about engine's efficiency and power utilization.

Big engine does not equal high consumption similarly, small engine doesn't mean lower consumption.

tomashek

Where did you get that info from? I checked and its rated 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. How is this superior to 2.0T???

tomashek

I was just presenting point of view, and hard facts. Europe thinks way differently than us here. Their perception, and I can't blame them for it, is that Americans and Canadians want bigger engines, pure and simple. Its up to us to change it, and I think we slowely started doing it. So hopefully soon we have more diesel choices......

warcity

iTrader: (1)

My apologies BMW's engine is 3.0 L NOT 3.5 but same statement applies. I am not a fan of BMW at all. I love my Audi. I was using it as a simple example. I don't like posting anything BMW related here but since I am being asked to here it is below.

I just don't like the idea of folks associated big engines with high consumption. That may have been the case 5 or 10 years a go but it's no longer. Same thing in reverse, small engine doesn't necessarily mean low consumption.

We need someone who has actually taken deliver of a 2011 Q5 2.0T to reset their computer and give us a proper reading taking into account their driving conditions/style.

lawski

Well im from europe and THE main reason why ppl buy the 2.0 and not the 3.2 is that it costs 10000 euro more... But everyone loves the 3.2...


On the Europe market the 2.0 was first.. THAN the 3.2 came..

MkIX

Readers of this forum, including me, will be interrested in user feedback on the 2.0T.

flogsta

My final words on this I am originally from Germany and live now in Canada. The price might be one reason why the 2.0 engines are more popular in Europe but I personally believe they are more popular because they are simply enough! They are enough for the curved roads and city traffic. I wish Audi and other car makes would offer their customers more choices!

1move

iTrader: (1)

The 2.0T can and will be modified to its full potential soon enough, I am sure you can take an A4 turbo and stick it on there with minor modifications unless the whole entire engine design has changed.

As far as Europe VS North America i would say it essentially comes down to HP VS Torque. Europe Likes the HP and N.America has always loved the torque. Now before you say us N.Americans love the HP too, look at the bigger picture and ask your self why do we make so many 5.7,5.9.6.2L Engines??? Bigger engines provide a lot of potential for torque on the lower end which suits most N.American lifestyles. How many Europeans own a large boat or a trailer home/RV? Quite honestly next to none, and if it is a boat its already on the sea or lake.

So it will Always and I repeat always be a battle between Stigs fat American cousin or the Stig himself.

If some of you disagree that N.Americans like it bigger next time go to a McDonalds and supersize your fries and drink, that super size in Europe is at most a smaller cup than a medium drink and a small packet of fries. These guys like it compact and efficient, full of energy and not artificially inflated like the domestic engines.