Prospective new owner with economy question

[CamV6]

Now, I know from 18 years past experience in a MK1 TTV6 that the words Audi and economy rarely feature together in any sentence that doesn’t also include many expletives, but……..

 

I’m currently in a late 2023 Škoda Kodiaq L&K 2l TSI, but am seriously considering swapping into a brand new Q7 50 Tdi MHEV Black Edition.

I’ve never owned or run a diesel before so it’d be whole new caper for me.

Can you folk please advise and help me out to better understand the following ….

1. Realistically, what sort of MPG can I actually expect to see around town, combined, and on a long motorway run out of this 50 Tdi Mhev? I know the figures Audi quote but I’m no sucker for all that guff.  I’m used to driving conservatively to save fuel BTW.

2. Would I need to use premium diesel or isnthere no real benefit over the regular?

3. What sort of oil consumption can I expect? 

4. Addblue. I’ve literally zero knowledge or experience of it. How much does the stuff cost, how big is the addblue tank and  how long does it last?

5. Never had any sort of electric or Hybrid car. Only ever petrol, so far. What does MHEV do and how does it work in terms of adding economy?

 

all and any responses or other general advice and opinions will be gladly received 

Edited October 21 by CamV6

[Steve Q]

What ever Audi claim take 10mpg off those figures for a more realistic idea. 

Adblue is just another fluid to fill into a separate tank every 1000 miles or so. Adblue system problems are documented which Include issues with the level sensors, pumps etc. 

The hybrid part will benefit you round town. Plus it'll mean it'll be ulez compliant I think. 

Do t forget to check buyers guides on YouTube. 

[CamV6]

Thanks Steve, appreciated 

[Steve Q]

2 hours ago, CamV6 said:

Thanks Steve, appreciated 

No probs, please keep us posted on how you get on 🙂

[CamV6]

Well, I can update this much…….

 

I’ve decided against diesel. It’s just too fraught with additional dangers especially since I don’t do a lot of motorway driving and I’m pretty sure our dear old ‘friend’ Mr Khan is going to do evil things to diesel owners sooner or later here in London. We already have two tier park g charges in parts of London, with even higher fees for diets cars than any others.

I also reckon that so get all the spec I need I’m probably better off with a Vorsprung, BUT, I’m more tan. A little concerned that these cone with 22” wheels which isn’t of itself an issue to me but these have tyres with a 35 profile which surely is just too low profile for a car of this size and weight and is a lose way see forging if slight contact should be made with a kerb and in particular a pot hole 

[cliffcoggin]

If diesel, Adblue, ULEZ etc. are a concern for you, have you considered a battery car? As long as you have off road parking at your house for cheap charging the higher purchase cost will soon be offset by lower fuel costs and zero road tax.

[CamV6]

Yes I did look at that and I would have joined the E club but I’d lose the 3rd row of seats and I really want that option