2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
08-11-2010, 06:52 PM
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Re: 2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
Aside form the astronomical difference in price, this is the one time that the Canadian buyer may actually have an advantage.
Although we technically do not have a PRESTIGE package, we are able to purchase a full premium plus with SLine on the 2.0T (which i have done!)
The difference in cost as stated was approximately 2k between the 3.2 and 2.0T configured exactly the same.
I think between the premium plus here and the prestige in the states, there isn't much of a difference.. maybe a few options such as drive select etc.
Of course the price difference US vs CAN is a whole other story...
Although we technically do not have a PRESTIGE package, we are able to purchase a full premium plus with SLine on the 2.0T (which i have done!)
The difference in cost as stated was approximately 2k between the 3.2 and 2.0T configured exactly the same.
I think between the premium plus here and the prestige in the states, there isn't much of a difference.. maybe a few options such as drive select etc.
Of course the price difference US vs CAN is a whole other story...
08-11-2010, 08:30 PM
#52
Re: 2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
Doug:
Good summary/analysis. I agree with everything you're saying. The packaging is "slightly" different here in Canada (audi.ca) is now also updated with 2011 models, but in general your logic applies here as well.
Cheers.
Good summary/analysis. I agree with everything you're saying. The packaging is "slightly" different here in Canada (audi.ca) is now also updated with 2011 models, but in general your logic applies here as well.
Cheers.
08-12-2010, 02:03 PM
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Re: 2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
The inevitable increase in gasoline prices will soon see the Audi Q5 and others with diesel engines. In Belgium everybody drives diesel be it Audi, Mercedes or BMW. They consume less gas, diesel is cheaper and the engines last twice as long, and nowadays diesel engines are less noisy and as fast as gasoline engines.
08-16-2010, 10:57 AM
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Re: 2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
Aside form the astronomical difference in price, this is the one time that the Canadian buyer may actually have an advantage.
Although we technically do not have a PRESTIGE package, we are able to purchase a full premium plus with SLine on the 2.0T (which i have done!)
The difference in cost as stated was approximately 2k between the 3.2 and 2.0T configured exactly the same.
I think between the premium plus here and the prestige in the states, there isn't much of a difference.. maybe a few options such as drive select etc.
Of course the price difference US vs CAN is a whole other story...
Although we technically do not have a PRESTIGE package, we are able to purchase a full premium plus with SLine on the 2.0T (which i have done!)
The difference in cost as stated was approximately 2k between the 3.2 and 2.0T configured exactly the same.
I think between the premium plus here and the prestige in the states, there isn't much of a difference.. maybe a few options such as drive select etc.
Of course the price difference US vs CAN is a whole other story...
1. More fuel efficient
2. Cheaper
3. No Panorama sunroof as an option, not everyone needs one, I have it in WV Tiguan and as much as I find it cool to have it - it doesn't do much beside cool factor. (again, its personal preference). I appreciate fact that I can get 2.0 without it.
08-16-2010, 11:03 AM
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Re: 2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
I agree with your number 2 and 3, it's exactly this way of thinking that will sell the 2.0t. It's good that people have options. Regarding fuel efficiently I disagree. Efficiency isn't enough compared to 3.2. The 2.0t should be far more efficient in my opinion.
If you're used to the Tiguan drive, the 2.0t will be a pleasure. But if you're used to a V6 ( in general) or the 3.2, the 2.0t will not deliver. Once again, this is my opinion after driving the 2.0t for a good 20 minutes.
I also noticed on the 2.0 the car doesn't have any muffler tips in the back, the grill in the front is no longer piano black (it's grayish) which didn't look good. Also they've changed the rear head rests which no longer goes all the way down. This was on the premium plus non sline model.
If you're used to the Tiguan drive, the 2.0t will be a pleasure. But if you're used to a V6 ( in general) or the 3.2, the 2.0t will not deliver. Once again, this is my opinion after driving the 2.0t for a good 20 minutes.
I also noticed on the 2.0 the car doesn't have any muffler tips in the back, the grill in the front is no longer piano black (it's grayish) which didn't look good. Also they've changed the rear head rests which no longer goes all the way down. This was on the premium plus non sline model.
08-16-2010, 12:32 PM
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Re: 2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
I agree with your number 2 and 3, it's exactly this way of thinking that will sell the 2.0t. It's good that people have options. Regarding fuel efficiently I disagree. Efficiency isn't enough compared to 3.2. The 2.0t should be far more efficient in my opinion.
If you're used to the Tiguan drive, the 2.0t will be a pleasure. But if you're used to a V6 ( in general) or the 3.2, the 2.0t will not deliver. Once again, this is my opinion after driving the 2.0t for a good 20 minutes.
I also noticed on the 2.0 the car doesn't have any muffler tips in the back, the grill in the front is no longer piano black (it's grayish) which didn't look good. Also they've changed the rear head rests which no longer goes all the way down. This was on the premium plus non sline model.
If you're used to the Tiguan drive, the 2.0t will be a pleasure. But if you're used to a V6 ( in general) or the 3.2, the 2.0t will not deliver. Once again, this is my opinion after driving the 2.0t for a good 20 minutes.
I also noticed on the 2.0 the car doesn't have any muffler tips in the back, the grill in the front is no longer piano black (it's grayish) which didn't look good. Also they've changed the rear head rests which no longer goes all the way down. This was on the premium plus non sline model.
08-16-2010, 12:41 PM
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Re: 2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
It's very small stuff you really have to look for. It was odd, I drove a 2.0 premium plus with everything on it (except for sline) the muffler tips looked much smaller than 3.2, they didn't have the muffler head. The rear head rests (the 2 on either end) were changed, they were no longer thin (one like the middle where it can slide all the way down). Most importantly the exterior grill was gray instead of the piano black.
It's worth looking into.
Cheers.
It's worth looking into.
Cheers.
08-16-2010, 03:29 PM
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Re: 2.0T vs 3.2 fuel consumption
Checked:
1. Muffler tips are indeed different, not as elegant as on 2010. Now I haven't seen any 2011 3.2, maybe Audi changed it all across the line. Anyone with 2011 3.2 can comment?
2. I didn't realize that 2010 has all head rests the same.....I was thinking that’s how it is when I saw it earlier on 2011 2.0. They're different now.
3. Grill is grayish, I agree, but it was true with all Audis on dealer lot except A3... A3 didn't have sticker on it, but rest was 2011 models, even S5 had grayish one. So again, it might be change with all Audis for 2011.
1. Muffler tips are indeed different, not as elegant as on 2010. Now I haven't seen any 2011 3.2, maybe Audi changed it all across the line. Anyone with 2011 3.2 can comment?
2. I didn't realize that 2010 has all head rests the same.....I was thinking that’s how it is when I saw it earlier on 2011 2.0. They're different now.
3. Grill is grayish, I agree, but it was true with all Audis on dealer lot except A3... A3 didn't have sticker on it, but rest was 2011 models, even S5 had grayish one. So again, it might be change with all Audis for 2011.
