MPG with Stage 1 remap

[shinsplint]

Hi guys, my commute now consists of a constant 60-70mph for about 25 miles, one long road. I generally get around 34 mpg. I am aware remaps can vary, but approximately what can I expect to get with a Stage 1 remap, with this kind of drive?

Just wondering whether its worth it.

Obviously given the chance the car is driven properly, but the commute is 80-90% of my driving.

(2007 S3 in otherwise standard form).

 

[S3Alex]

Hi there.

You may actually improve the mpg a bit,if you use the extra torque,and not the power.

Mine was averaging 28-29mpg before Stg1,and topping 30mpg after,but to be honest I'd see any mpg gains as a bonus,because you'll enjoy the power and torque much more.

Just to give you another plug for remapping,mine still averages 29mpg even after all it's mods.

 

[shinsplint]

Cheers Alex,

Thats what im hoping for. I was recently considering changing the S3 for something better on fuel, but if I can get just a bit more out of it then i'll be happy. Just need to find the pennies to get it done now.

 

[S3Alex]

Cheers Alex,

Thats what im hoping for. I was recently considering changing the S3 for something better on fuel, but if I can get just a bit more out of it then i'll be happy. Just need to find the pennies to get it done now.

Like I said though,if you treat it gently,you may get a bit more in the way of mpg,but the extra power and so on are more addictive.

I can get 33mpg from mine,but I can also get 17mpg.

 

[shinsplint]

haha, 17mpg

Never forget the day I bought the car - the car was sat with the engine running for a while, and after I drove away I seen the horrifying image of 14mpg on the dash lol.

 

[S3Alex]

haha, 17mpg

Never forget the day I bought the car - the car was sat with the engine running for a while, and after I drove away I seen the horrifying image of 14mpg on the dash lol.

The 17mpg figure was after a decent blast.

Even worse when you take that into account,than sitting idling.

But,on the bright side,way better than my worst from a Cosworth.....around 8mpg.

 

[stetheo]

My MPG has ever so slightly improved since i remapped it.

I don't do many miles though and it is all town driving 5 miles each way to and from work. Rarely see above 24mpg if i'm being honest but compare this to the 22ish mpg average I was getting before the remap.

As Alex mentioned though I am definitely more inclined to use the additional power and torque at pretty much every opportunity. It's very addictive.

 

[Marshy]

On my 24 mile commute to work doing 75-80mph I've always averaged 28-30mpg now running Revo stage 1 driving similar maybe quicker here and there but still average the same mpg.

 

[furlong1909]

maybe one thing to take into consideration is how long are you planning on keeping the s3? the 2-3mpg you save may not get anywhere near the £350ish you pay for a remap if you sell in the next year or two? but you will definitely enjoy the added power and torque so go for it!!

 

[Jimmy D]

My MPG improved drastically after removing the superchips map and flashing it with new one. Best I ever saw was 24mpg on average, with the new map its risen to 28. I even saw 40mpg on a hours trip down the M1 (majority of which was a 50mph).