3.0 Allroad - bit of a delay accelerating

[Tabs]

So I've had my 2013 allroad for about 6 weeks now. Really happy with it but I do have one little niggle when I'm pulling away from junctions!

It seems to take a second or two after pressing the accelerator for it to pickup useable pace. This has led to some interesting moments when I've wanted to make a swift getaway from a side junction due to oncoming traffic etc.

Doesn't really matter how hard the accelerator is pressed. The delay is still the same. The only way I've managed to circumvent it is by loading up and pressing the brake and accelerator at the same time. But I'd prefer not to do that.

Now, I know all about torque converters needing to load up before moving off, my B7 A4 3.0 TDI had the same type of delay but with the S Tronic box I thought that would be lesser so.

Is this a feature or something more untoward?

For reference I keep the car in Efficiency mode usually. If this Audi's way of telling me I should be destroying rain forests I'll have to complain

[ukgroucho]

I think you answered your own question "For reference I keep the car in Efficiency mode usually"

Try in "Auto" or even dynamic.... OR if you know you need to get out of a junction in a hurry you might try pulling back on the gear lever to engage Sports mode. I'm pretty sure that stick engine and gearbox into dynamic mode.

[Sauron]

Don't use Efficiency mode myself but even in Auto this can happen; not a 2 sec delay but can be noticeable (this is with the Tiptronic). Simple solution as commented above is a quick pull back on the shift to engage 'S' mode and acceleration is effectively instantaneous, once on the move another quick pull back on the shift and you're back to 'D' on the shift programme - works in Auto or Dynamic but not sure about Efficiency mode myself.

[Tabs]

Sport mode works in efficiency so I guess I'll have to give that a go next time I need a swift exit.

Just seemed so underwhelming in efficiency but I guess those clever Germans have to make a trade off somewhere.

I've got individual set to 'stabbed rat' so know how lively it can get with everything turned up to 11

[ukgroucho]

No offense but, to be candid, I really don't understand why you would get a 3.0 diesel (and not the 'eco' 204 version) and drive around in eco mode... I'm not suggesting driving around in dynamic all the time but the whole point of having a big and powerful engine IMO is to be able to take advantage of it when the opportunity exposes itself - such as for overtaking 'on a considered whim'.

I have NEVER driven my car in eco mode... probably never will unless I am bingo on fuel and in a place where I'm in questionable reach of a fuel stop.

[AllotmentChap]

No offense but, to be candid, I really don't understand why you would get a 3.0 diesel (and not the 'eco' 204 version) and drive around in eco mode...
I have NEVER driven my car in eco mode...

Couldn't agree more. I've had mine a couple of months now and forgotten there was even an 'efficiency' mode. Given that I get 30+mpg even when 'pressing on' it seems pointless to restrict the engine further. I find the throttle response can be sluggish enough even in comfort mode (which I switch to whenever my wife is in the car), so having it even worse seems pointless - thank goodness for the flick-back to Sport mode.

That said, the most annoying thing about throttle response is when you're waiting at a junction, spy a gap and - erk - the auto-stop kicks in and kills the engine.

[Splash]

I only use Efficiency in nose-to-tail traffic, just in case it makes a difference. At junctions and roundabouts a quick toggle on the gear lever to "S" helps with the getaway which still seems to have more delay than on my heavier and marginally less powerful C6 allroad. Nothing compared to the serious turbo lag of my old RS2 which required either a largish gap or heavy braking depending on whether the turbo was in the zone or not.

[Tabs]

No offense but, to be candid, I really don't understand why you would get a 3.0 diesel (and not the 'eco' 204 version) and drive around in eco mode... I'm not suggesting driving around in dynamic all the time but the whole point of having a big and powerful engine IMO is to be able to take advantage of it when the opportunity exposes itself - such as for overtaking 'on a considered whim'.

I have NEVER driven my car in eco mode... probably never will unless I am bingo on fuel and in a place where I'm in questionable reach of a fuel stop.

Non taken. However to answer a question with a question why not try efficiency mode - s'not all bad.

I enjoy big engined lazy delivery that when tickled comes to life. Having owned a 3.0 in a previous guise I'm well aware of the benefits. However with a majority of motorway driving making up my mileage if the opportunity to extend the range is available I'll gladly take it. Currently punching over 500 miles to a tank which I think is pretty damn good given its a 3.0. Frugal and performance from the same block is a achievement.

We each drive cars for different reasons. For me this one ticks lots of boxes and is versatile to span a range of driving styles.

[Scott K]

I have tried my car in efficiency and got LESS mpg. I am getting about 560-600m to a tank, motorway I get about 660m. If I were you, I would try it in auto for a few weeks.

[Tabs]

Ok I'll give it a try. Out of interest do you have the standard 65L tank?