-- Audi's TDI fleet completes coast-to-coast Mileage Marathon -- Audi's Q7
3.0 TDI averages 28 mpg across country and 30 mpg on final leg -- Audi A3
2.0 TDI averages 45 mpg over entire Marathon
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- With the streets and
highways of America as its driving course, Audi proved clean diesel passes
the real-world test. Completing the cross country Mileage Marathon, Audi's
TDI fleet not only redefined diesel as a ultra-low emission alternative to
gas-powered vehicles, but also posted noteworthy fuel efficiency numbers.
Covering over 4800 miles from New York to Santa Monica, the Audi A3 TDI has
averaged 45 mpg, the Audi A4 vehicles averaged 36 mpg over the drive, and
the Audi Q5 TDI vehicles averaged 32 mpg. The Audi Q7 TDI vehicles, clean
diesel SUVs which will be the first TDI vehicles available in the Unites
States early next year, averaged an excellent 28 mpg over the entire drive.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/audi/35309/
TALE OF THE TAPE: LEG FOUR
THE LEADERS
Along the route, teams of drivers and journalists competed for the best
efficiency totals based on miles-per-gallon and average speed. During the
final leg, the lead over all vehicles in fuel economy with 40 mpg was the
Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
THE ROUTE
Day One: Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes
Day Two: Mammoth Lakes to Monterey
Day Three: American Le Mans Series
Day Four: Monterey to Santa Monica
EFFICIENCY STATS
Below are the fuel efficiency stats for the leading miles-per-gallon
teams of each Audi TDI vehicle over the final wave of the Mileage Marathon.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI: 30 mpg (combined)
954 miles
50 mph avg. speed
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI: 33 mpg (combined)
946 miles
47 mph avg. speed
Audi A4 3.0 TDI: 38 mpg (combined)
960 miles
47 mph avg. speed
Audi A3 2.0 TDI: 40 mpg (combined)
954 miles
47 mph avg. speed
ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA
Audi of America Inc. and its 270 dealers offer a full line of
German-engineered luxury vehicles. The Audi line up is one of the freshest
in the industry with 23 models, including 12 models launched during model
years 2008 and 2009. Audi is among the most successful brands globally.
Last year AUDI AG recorded its 12th consecutive record year for sales and
profit growth. Visit http://www.audiusa.com or http://www.audiusanews.com
for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION
IMSA officials will be the sanctioning body for the Audi Mileage
Marathon. They will be present at the refueling of all press vehicles each
night, as well as the signing and sealing of the fuel filler doors during
that time. Furthermore, they will award the winners of each of the four
stages for the driving team that achieved the most efficient mix of fuel
economy, distance, and speed. These calculations will be derived from
vehicle data obtained every 24 hours.
Exclusively in the auto racing business, IMSA organizes and officiates
professional road racing competitions. IMSA is one of the eight member
clubs of the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States (ACCUS),
which is the FIA sporting association for the United States. As such, IMSA
is one of just a few organizations in the U.S. authorized to stage
competitions based in the International Sporting Code. Visit
http://www.imsaracing.net for more information on IMSA.
SOURCE Audi of America
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Jeff Kuhlman, +1-703-364-7423,
jeff.kuhlman@audi.com, or Andrew Lipman, +1-917-691-8000,
andrew.lipman@audi.com, both of Audi of America
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