article thumbnail

2022 Audi A3 now on sale in US with standard 48V MHEV; 24% better combined fuel economy in A3 40 TFSI quattro

Green Car Congress

The 2022 Audi A3 has started arriving in Audi dealerships across the US. The A3 40 TFSI quattro carries a 24% improvement in combined efficiency compared with the previous quattro model, with an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city/36 mpg highway/31 mpg combined. Audi virtual cockpit. The A3 features a standard 2.0-liter

Audi 397
article thumbnail

Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

Green Car Congress

Audi is offering the revamped A4 with many engine options equipped with 12V and 48V mild-hybrid systems (MHEV). This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2

Audi 236
article thumbnail

New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

Green Car Congress

Audi has introduced the second generation of its A3 Sedan. US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 113 – 107 (181.9 – 172.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 The 35 TFSI, a 1.5-liter 47.0 – 50.0 48.0 – 50.0 47.0 – 50.0

Audi 243
article thumbnail

Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

Green Car Congress

Audi has introduced the latest version of the SQ5 TDI diesel. The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. TDI develops its power earlier and more forcefully than before. Audi SQ5 TDI mild hybrid 48V drivetrain. lb-ft) of torque. l/100km (33.6

Audi 269
article thumbnail

Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

Green Car Congress

Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 lb-ft) of torque with a powerful electric motor. l/100 km (112.0–123.8

Audi 243
article thumbnail

Audi unveils first “ultra” production model: fuel efficient A3 1.6 TDI ultra with 73.5 mpg US

Green Car Congress

Audi unveiled its most fuel-efficient production model, the A3 1.6 With 81 kW (110 hp) of power output, the Audi A3 1.6 This latest A3 is not only the most efficient Audi, it is also the brand’s first model designated as “ultra”. The Audi A3 1.6 Like the Audi A3 1.6 Click to enlarge. TDI ultra consumes 3.2

Audi 291
article thumbnail

Audi introducing new “ultra” A4, A5, A6 models; diesels with up to 60 mpg

Green Car Congress

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. TDI ultra, Audi A5 2.0 TDI ultra, Audi A3 1.6 mpg) with 4.6 Fuel consumption (combined) l/100 km (US mpg). g/mile) depending on the model.

MPG 225