Audi has unveiled their new Audi A4 1.9 TDI e. The car features a 115 horsepower engine and is capable of using only 5.3L of diesel fuel per 100km, which translates to 44mpg, when the car is equipped with the six-speed manual.
In order to achieve such impressive numbers the engine and gearing have been tweaked to maximize fuel economy. The car also features low resistance tires and an integrated spoiler from the S line that also help. Since the car has been designed for fuel economy it is no surprise that the car only manages to reach 0-62 mph in 11.2 seconds.
Finally an automaker has produced an economical car that doesn't leave out the luxury. Unfortunately Audi has no plans right now to sell the car in the states, it is only available in Europe. Too bad, I'm sure people would line up for this car if it were available here.
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Audi is extending its highest-volume model series, the Audi A4, adding two new, particularly efficient models. With an output of 115 bhp, the A4 1.9 TDI e, available as a saloon and as an Avant, offers powerful propulsion and high efficiency. The A4 1.9 TDI e accelerates to 100 km/h in just 11.2 seconds and on up to a maximum speed of 201 km/h, which makes its fuel consumption data all the most astonishing. Indeed, the A4 1.9 TDI e saloon with a manual 6-speed gearbox requires just 5.2 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres and emits merely 137 g CO2 / km.
State-of-the-art TDI engine technology and an array of features enable the driver to make even more efficient use of fuel. The best example is the gearshift display. Located in the instrument cluster in the driver's central line of vision, it indicates the best time to move up or down to the next gear, depending on the given situation. In terms of consumption in particular, it is important that the driver takes full advantage of the vehicle's potential. The new gearshift display provides valuable information to ensure a fuel-saving driving style.
The A4 furthermore has markedly high transmission ratios for gears 3 to 6, which contribute to lower fuel consumption. The engine electronics too are engineered for economy. With various weight-reduction measures, including the aluminium bonnet and low-rolling-resistance tyres in size 205/55 R16, in addition to aerodynamic features – such as the saloon's integrated S line rear spoiler – the A4 1.9 TDI e is highly compatible with everyday use and offers particularly economical mobility.
Following the success of the A3 1.9 TDI e, Audi is now applying this integral efficiency concept in a second high-volume model series. The basic price of the A4 1.9 TDI e is € 28.300. The A4 2.0 TFSI e is also available.
Comments (5)
Yeah but everybody can conveniently buy diesel. Closest station is a 30 minute drive. maybe if it was 44 mpg gas i would jump at it.
Posted by ysunwoo | May 2, 2007 8:13 PM
Posted on May 2, 2007 20:13
Sorry
Yeah but "not" everybody can conveniently buy diesel. Closest station is a 30 minute drive. maybe if it was 44 mpg gas i would jump at it.
Posted by ysunwoo | May 2, 2007 8:15 PM
Posted on May 2, 2007 20:15
Is this really anything special or worth reporting about?
I thought car companies all over the world sell very effecient diesel vehicles while we get shafted in the USA do to it not being clean enough or some other BS. Yeah, like those monstrous SUV's that get 9mpg in the city aren't worse.
Posted by Noya | May 2, 2007 9:04 PM
Posted on May 2, 2007 21:04
They would of got even better milage if they used a hamster and a wheel. 11.8 seconds? Sheeze is that with the wind to your back?
Posted by Sanja | May 2, 2007 9:26 PM
Posted on May 2, 2007 21:26
Seroiusly? Who cares about the 0-60? This isn't a sports car.
Let's look at it like this - for the most part of the driving experience in the US, you are in a city with stop lights and/or stop signs around every other corner. Most of the time, if you drive during the day, there is traffic around you. Tell me, in daily driving (going to take your kids to school, getting groceries, going to and from work), when does the performance really matter?
Sure, people like me have heavy feet, but I also bought a sports car. You know what I've noticed? The only part of my sports car I get to use on a regular basis is it's amazing lane-changing capabilities (to avoid wrecks.. yes, on a daily basis. back to topic).
The next time you are behind somebody at a red light or stop sign, I want you to time your 0-30, 0-45, 0-50, or whatever the speed limit time is. After you realize that, with even the smallest amount of traffic, it is usually unsafe or impossible to use any current car to it's full potential, you might realize that 11.9 to 60 means absolutely jack. As long as a car can merge safely up to highway speeds, everything should be A-OK. And here in the US, it doesn't matter what you are driving - there is enough warning time to floor the slowest car up to 60 if necessary.
When are people going to realize that the average Joe and Jane don't even use 1/5th of their engine's capabilities? You know when? Never. People STILL think that 5 HP is a good enough reason to buy a different car, even though this same person hasn't driven an engine at full WOT his or her entire life. The best part? True EVs are as fast as supercars, 0-60 anyway. Does anybody care? NO, because they might have to plug it in every 2nd or 3rd night instead of filling up once a week.
Another note - take a look around. Scion xAs and xBs are all over the place. I own one. Our autos get to 60 in about 12 seconds, maybe longer. They are all over the place, and the funniest part is, I still pass people up. I've never had trouble hitting 80mph, and man does it feel good to average 25 miles/hr on a tank, flooring around town in city traffic, and still get 30mpg.
:: steps down from soap box ::
Posted by Tony | December 2, 2007 12:22 AM
Posted on December 2, 2007 00:22