Underpowered?

[MTW]

Hi,

I have just brought home an Audi A5 Avant, 204ps petrol version.

Very nice, love the spec, but.. it feels so underpowered.. I’ve come from diesel to petrol so I understand the torque differences etc, but the specs on paper out do my 16 yo Octavia and yet, that pulls so much faster.

I was wondering if anyone else has any thoughts? Part of me is wondering if Audi has dialed it down to boast a 40mpg petrol engine.

Many thanks

[Steve Q]

8 hours ago, MTW said:

Hi,

I have just brought home an Audi A5 Avant, 204ps petrol version.

Very nice, love the spec, but.. it feels so underpowered.. I’ve come from diesel to petrol so I understand the torque differences etc, but the specs on paper out do my 16 yo Octavia and yet, that pulls so much faster.

I was wondering if anyone else has any thoughts? Part of me is wondering if Audi has dialed it down to boast a 40mpg petrol engine.

Many thanks

I mean for peace of mind you could get a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Or alternatively get it remapped.