HOW EFFICIENT IS THE 2017 FACELIFT AUDI S3 (8V)?!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Trying out a new style of video, so hopefully it isn't too 'all over the place'!
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Thanks for the comments guys! Any question that i get asked, i will answer in the comments as well as add them into a 'driving home' video.
Hi Chris, How much is a tank? and how many miles roughly are you getting out of it?
About £65 and 300 miles on a good week.
Mine has gotten much better after 4K-6k miles, it is louder and faster not to mention better on fuel. But, I've tried Esso Supreme and Tesco Momentum which are OK but with V Power I don't drop below 26mpg with 50% sensible driving (28 on the last tank). I am gaining 30-40 miles range out of every tank on V Power.. amazed.
Yeh, i use V-Power in mine, only just passed the 1000 mile mark so it'll be good to see what it's like in the future!
Chris Simm I tried a few different fuels mainly because the 6/7p a litre cheaper is quite attractive but I've never run it on 95, only ever supreme. But I always felt like I was cheating the car haha. It's only £3 a tank extra. V Power normally made my MPG drop in previous cars, but the S3 loves it. You have plenty of good things to come in the next few thousand miles, the car just gets better and better! Really questioning whether I need an RS3 :'(
I've been thinking that but then i drove past an RS3 through a tunnel and it sounded amazing!
Picked up my S3 Saloon yesterday, drove about 50miles home today and thought I'd stick it in efficiency just to see how the performance changes and what mpg I might get. Ended up almost 38mpg! That was a little city driving and motorway most of the time, but I wasn't just sticking at 60 or anything so pretty pleased with that!
I'm sure as the car breaks itself in, you'll see it go up as well! One of my mates got 45mpg on the motorway with his S3!
Please more Sound videos, it sounds fucking good with the resonator delete!!!
Will do! Just need to get a good mic, the Go Pro is a bit naff when it comes to sound.
Nice videos bro.Keep going.Im receiving mine s3 saloon next week.What do you think about remap?I'm thinking about revo stage 1 ,they offer less than 4 sec 0-62mph,but I'm afraid of loosing warranty.
A remap i'm assuming can be found on the ECU even with a flash back to stock. The JB4 box takes it under 4 seconds as well btw.
I have the facelift, just hit 2.5k miles, averaging 33mpg due to the amount of motorway driving I do. Efficiency does make a difference at motorway speeds. Once off the motorway in dynamic it does plumit
Thlmas Batten Just been for a bit of spirited driving, 18mpg! Not bad at all tbh still
Nice vid again! Quick question ....do Audi offer a resonater delete? Or does it invalidate ur warranty ? Thinking ahead 🙄
I think in other countries, Audi do such as the US but not in the UK... If something goes wrong with the exhaust and the resonator is to blame, Audi won't cover but for other things, they should. Thanks!
Great thanks mate
only time I've put mine in eco mode is yesterday night when pulling in to my road..since I've had the res delete it's loud as f*ck :D
bloody love it... jb4 forge induction and tt pipe going on in april.
had mapped my golf r but don't wanna risk warranty on the audi and agree jb4 is highly rated
Michael Pash It's ridiculous with the res delete! Gonna be uploading a video about the JB4 vs Remap next week hopefully
Michael Pash are these jb4 boxes not detectable or something so dont void warranty ?
Can you talk about insurance and car running costs. Owning finance. How to acquire a good deal on finance. I'm 21 years old. Thinking of getting one. So need some help going about acquiring and insurance.
Or should I just go for the rs3. Big difference in price point etc worth it. Would love to hear about it
delphi7696 Sure thing, mind you and RS3 at 21 would be ridiculously costly insurance wise, i'm assuming but i'll get something on the list
I'd also like to know this. Surely not everyone is paying £500 for an S3 like some places want for a PCP deal.
Insurance for a sporty car for anyone under 25 is usually really expensive. I'm 19 and paying £2.4k for a 1.6 and I've had my license for a year
Thabo Moyo For me, i'm paying £400 and i'm 24 haha, it depends on a few things, like location etc.
Does the resonator delete drone when driving?
I get my S3 in the next week or so and have booked it in to get it done a few days after collection.
Have a 208 GTi 30th Anniversary with a straight pipe exhaust on it just now and it sounds great, but the drone drives me insane haha!
Cheers mate, great vids!
It won't be anywhere near as bad as the 208 haha, tbh you probably won't even notice any, i don't.
I didn't think it would be hahah, especially since the back box is still in place but oh boy does the 208 drone😂
@@cfannan_barber Hi Chris, bit late but did you do the res delete and how did you find the droning? Cheers
@@lukebray5581 alright mate I did do the res delete and I never looked back. 100% recommend, go for it ma man
@@cfannan_barber cheers!
Ugh that hand over the wheel driving position...
Is amazing.
Is the manual more economical than the dsg?
No, the opposite
opinions on TTS?
Haven't had a proper look at one yet but from what i've heard, they're great, i'm looking forward to seeing the TTRS more mind you and if anyone fancies letting me drive one, i'll be more than happy lmao.
I'm put of by that fart noise and that 99 percent of people will just think it's a normal tt
Consider this folks, I drive a 2011 C350 CDI AMG sport estate and I get 35mpg average. It does 155mph and 60 in 5.9seconds. 7g tronic gbox and full leather interior its the ballocks. It cost me 13k. Why buy an S3 to get 18mpg. Ouch. Oh and did I mention the torque. More than a Lamborghini Aventador. Yum
Just an update, that 18mpg is only when you are ragging it around, casual driving i hit about 30-35mpg, and motorway driving, i've had 45mpg
A full tank probably gets me about 400 miles atm, not fantastic but a pocket rocket, it's pretty good
@@ChrisSimmS3 aww thats no bad at all then. If I'm razzing about I'll get 12mpg or less.
@@ChrisSimmS3 i drove the Golf R the other day and wasn't impressed. I wondered how the audi compared. I miss petrols
@@ChrisSimmS3 nice seats btw
got a S3 Sportback on order, I can only get 50mpg out of my 2.0TDI A3 in economy so 35 is really good - thanks for posting
It's a Jekyl and Hyde car, you'll love it.
Do you think that the fuel consumption improves after a while? I got my S3 last month and it barely has 1500 miles and I can only get 15 mpg driving in the city with the AC on and with the AC off, I was able to get only 17mpg. I drove a Q5 for a week and got better gas mileage than my S3 which supposed to be the opposite!
Ejmin Khashaki I get around 20 odd city driving and motorway driving, near 40... But that's when i'm not hooning it
Hi Chris,
I’m really considering on getting an S3.
How much does it cost you to fill up a full tank and how long would this last you (on average)?
About £65 and on average just over a week
Chris Simm Thank you for response. Do you know if there is much difference between your S3 (hatchback) and the saloon version. After looking at the two models, I can see that the saloon’s prices are slightly higher than the hatchback’s. The only real difference that I saw was the size of the boot?
@@husb5100 Im sure it will be the same on fuel mate, its just a different shape
Chris Simm how many miles would you get from a full tank?
Hi, I'm debating buying a 17 plate S3. Do roughly 50mile round trip everyday too and from work, all motorway. What do you reckon it would cost per week? I currently have a Volvo D2 2.0 and get roughly 550-600miles per tank £70. I expect to pay a little more for fuel but don't want it to be extortionate.
What do you work as bro
Controls Engineer and Trainer, i work with Programmable Logic Controllers, designing control systems for companies and install/commission them as well as training engineers and individuals on how to work with PLC's.
Chris Simm Do you have any Apprenticeships available!
Is it confort to drive
Yes, even in Dynamic the ride on the 18's is great!
Pretty good, I get 25-30 going round town in my 1.4.. 39mpg motorways at 80ish!
It is if you consider its a 315bhp car, mind you it is a tad dull in efficiency mode haha
Chris Simm hahah, I always keep mine in dynamic or manual trans!
I tend to as well unless i'm stuck in traffic
Sounds amazing
Nice video man, gave me a better idea of the MPG and that golfs are more boring 😂😂
how you guys can afford this...I don't know. Share the secrets. Trying to get one, but with my bills, it is proving challenging lol! Nice car bro! Congrats!
It's not too bad when you don't have a mortgage, i'll let you know when i get one shortly! Haha
What should I set to reduce the consumption
Chris, does your car already have the resonator delete in this video?
Yes, had it done from day one.
Gold watch
How comfy are the seats?
They're fine for your average drive, i believe after a few hours though your back may start to ache a bit.
I agree. The super sport seats are not as comfy as I was expecting. On a 200 mile drive, after about 100 miles my back was aching (with full lumber support) and my backside was numb. It was very uncomfortable. Not sure if standard seats are any better, but they have less side-bolster support around the body.
PS: saw an average of 39 mpg on the trip, using economy mode. Even saw 40.4 mpg at one stage.
Hi Chris. I have the same model as you and just covered 10,000 miles. Motorway driving in comfort mode I can get 45 mpg. There using cruise control some of the time. Well impressed.
David Meek I had 47mpg once on a 3 hour run!