what's up with audi engines?

len56 · 10-03-2010, 12:08 PM

I love the look of audi's new line (especially the A5), but why are the engines so tiny? I mean in europe, it's normal because gas is so expensive, but here (using the A5 as an example), 46k for a 2.0L with 211 horsepower is just really expensive. Mercedes and BMW adjust for location, why not audi?

just curious

TheAcAvenger · 10-03-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by len56

I love the look of audi's new line (especially the A5), but why are the engines so tiny? I mean in europe, it's normal because gas is so expensive, but here (using the A5 as an example), 46k for a 2.0L with 211 horsepower is just really expensive. Mercedes and BMW adjust for location, why not audi?

just curious

Because the 3.2L v6 wasn't selling well and they use their s-cars to compete against upper level non-M, non AMG cars.

wisesoul · 10-03-2010, 03:47 PM

I like their 2.0T better than the 3.2. I thought it felt more usable and had more torque down low.

NFS13 · 10-03-2010, 05:17 PM

CAFE MPG & emissions requirements by 2016 are part of the reason.

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