AUDI S4 TDI AMSTERDAM ROAD TRIP + ECONOMY TEST

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AUDI S4 TDI AMSTERDAM ROAD TRIP + ECONOMY TEST

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In this unsponsored video I share with you a 3 night/4 day road trip to Amsterdam in my Audi S4 TDI Avant. There are unfortunately 3 technical video glitches in this video that come about due to an incompatibility with Apple's video format and Adobe editing software, hopefully these do not affect your enjoyment.
This trip came about because I'd booked a ferry to report on the new Clubsport reveal on 31/5 but decided against it. This date coincided with UK half term and DFDS were slapping on a £100 surcharge onto their £99 short break ticket right at the end of the booking. This led to me to look at alternatives via a price comparison website which led me to Irish Ferries. They were great when it came to swapping the dates over and adding a passenger and this positive experience continued on board. Highly recommended.
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Now they are fully run in, there will be a full review of the Turanza 6 tyre where I compare it to the sportier Bridgestone Potenza S001 which was originally on my car and consider many more factors than just fuel economy.
This video can be divided into the following sections:
0:00 teasers
0:04 graphics by @haslerdesigns
0:07 what this video is about
1:06 my long term S4 mpg so far
1:25 a musical interlude
1:56 first look at the S4 TDI mpg
2:25 how we are crossing the channel
4:30 Tesco fuel locations close to Dover & Eurotunnel
5:21 arriving at Dover port
6:11 the elusive Dover passenger terminal
6:40 boarding the Isle of Inishmore ferry
7:07 why Club Class on Irish Ferries is a bargain
8:11 80 years since the Normandy landings
8:39 Leaving ferry and route to Amsterdam
10:21 another (better) musical interlude (these take ages but I like them!)
10:51 arriving at the hotel
11:10 mpg on arrival
11:31 our hotel in Amsterdam
14:37 a modified green RS3
15:09 our day in Amsterdam
16:31 WTF! a C8 S6 Avant with 4 REAL exhaust tips!
17:03 The Rijks Museum
17:43 "everything is better with a pink drink"
18:03 where EVs do actually make some sense (but so does a bike)
18:23 the doobage brothers
19:05 Zandvoort circuit
19:45 a modified red RS3
20:25 Zandvoort beach
20:46 driving tour to the east of Amsterdam
23:41 unbelievable mpg over 200 miles!
24:30 a German Mk8 Clubschport
25:07 end of trip summary at Calais
25:45 what this unsponsored trip cost
Music I use: www.bensound.com
License code: PTZNNEB2HYPSHFLN

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@drewwagar Ай бұрын

Interesting comparison. We did that trip a couple of months ago in our old A4 B7 TDI Estate (2.0 Avant with 170 bhp) and we averaged just over 50 mpg. I can't wait to get one of these S4s... almost the same mpg as my current wagon, but soooo much faster! :) 70 mph in our car is 2k rpms in 6th.

@peterclark8327 Ай бұрын

Great video as always. MPG was outstanding for the S4, puts my Ateca 1.6tdi to shame although admittedly I haven't taken it on a long run in a while. I liked the detail as well re location, Irish Ferries and the hotel. Keep up with the fantastic content.

@richiegsimpson 2 ай бұрын

Love these car / travel vlog uploads Andrew. Keep them coming. Given me a few ideas for a few summer excursions to the continent with the family in our 23 A4 Avant 40tfsi Black Edition. Don't think we will achieve anything near the S4's mpg though. 😃

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

Hey Richie, thanks for your support. I’m sure a steady cruise in Europe will get your petrol A4 pretty close, especially as someone got 39.8 mpg out of an RS4 (in another comment) !

@beatles4sale2007 2 ай бұрын

As an 2021 SQ5 diesel owner, best I have got is 45 ish, but usually get 40 even with spirited driving….

@danielrussell446 2 ай бұрын

Hi Andrew and Kate a great video as ever and looks like you have both had a great time I would love to visit Amsterdam sometime I’ve done Maastricht and valkenburg and loved them and also Rotterdam and all interesting places looks like the Audi transported you both well and with great economy! Definitely a great way to travel must try the ferries again have been on euro tunnel in recent times but was always something about getting the ferry Not sure if you were aware if you staying near Dover the white cliffs are national trust and it’s great to see them and some lovely walks we’ve done it when holidaying in the area all the best to you both Daniel

@agrrocco 2 ай бұрын

I’m really enjoying these roadtrip videos so I was glad when you mentioned more will be coming!

@Jobbo73 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 S6 Avant and just this week achieved a best commute (just over 40 miles) of 58.5mpg. I’ve seen over 50mpg regularly and long term average is about 45. I know there was some sort of update to the engine in around 2022 but don’t know if that’s what made the difference. It’s incredible for a 2-tonne estate car with this performance. My usual cruising speed is 75mph on the motorway, rather than trying to be madly frugal. But I do use the predictive cruise control most of the time.

@polopowered Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this, thank you. What a car. I would struggle to do better mpg out of my Toyota Corolla Touring Sports Hybrid.

@AUDIDOIT Ай бұрын

Hope you had a great time guys, always lovely to see Kate with you. S4 is the perfect touring vehicle. Great parking facilities, always great for us petrol heads.

@mattscars 2 ай бұрын

Not bad and good for me to know. I have a B9 2.0 tdi Avant Quattro as my daily and it's long term average is 44.5mpg. A trip like this would probably see 58-60mpg in the Netherlands at 60mph. UK to the tunnel/ferry would see 52-55mpg. Most of my driving is rural A and B roads and probably to a similar style to you - mostly stick to the limits with a little bit of occasional fun thrown in. Considering the S4 has an extra 140hp and 300NM of torque your figures are very impressive indeed. I look at the S4 as an upgrade from time to time, though as the type of owner who keeps the car for 5-8+ years I worry about the inherent mechancial issues (cam gears) with both the 3rd gen 3.0 V6 TDI and the 3.0 TFSI (cam followers) both require engine out to fix.

@chrisml91 2 ай бұрын

Would have saved a fortune with Ryanair 😂

@jimmymcgoo8641 2 ай бұрын

Yeah can't think of anything worse driving to Amsterdam 😂

@julianpalmer4674 2 ай бұрын

I have an RS4 on an 18 plate, on a good run (ambient temperature dependant) i have got 39.8MPG so 50MPG from your S4 should be easy.

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

That's impressive for that car especially without the mild hybrid system of the S4.

@derekp1984 2 ай бұрын

Loving the road trip videos. Keep up the great work.

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Derek, they seem to have a small but appreciative audience so I will keep them coming 👍👍👍

@tonyosullivan2382 Ай бұрын

Really love these roadtrip type videos with with yourself Mrs wizard😁 brilliant watch 👌🤙

@fatwalletboy2 2 ай бұрын

Nice trip but £75 just for parking! Think id rather have filled up with £75 worth of fuel and just had a good out n back blat somewhere nice in the UK........

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

You have to look at the bigger picture, the hotel was cheap and the car park was very secure (you couldn't walk in off the street). A good UK trip is to have a blat in Scotland but I did that last year, I will return but just knocking off all the easy destinations in Europe first. A big difference is that it's generally a lot less frustrating to drive around Europe than anywhere in the UK as anyone who has returned to the UK and driven up the M20 will attest.

@Birmingham_racing Ай бұрын

I really need to go on a road trip especially weather is getting better

@slikbekrosbief1345 2 ай бұрын

nice to see you in holland, but you had to stop in friesland next time...😉

@Tristanbirdyt 2 ай бұрын

I have thoroughly enjoyed this video. The MPG is incredible. Thank you so much and I thoroughly enjoyed the D-Day bit I could not agree more Thank you Fanatic Video!

@Andy-qh9su 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoying this style of video ! Superb mpg from the S4, certainly on the radar next to replace my TT

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear Andy! These videos do have a limited but enthusiastic audience which means I will keep on making them. I live for road trips and save all year to fund them. Big one coming up soon, destination at present unknown...

@andym1908 2 ай бұрын

48.5mpg is pretty good for a such a big diesel engine .

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

I thought so too, the 6 pot diesels aren’t known for their efficiency

@Birmingham_racing Ай бұрын

Best I got out my 2 litre diesel golf is high 50s on a long motorway run so not a massive difference for a lot more power

@daytonamart2789 Ай бұрын

Good, informative vlogs these, can you beat a diesel car?

@davidcapstick3369 2 ай бұрын

Great watch as always Andrew! I’m travelling to the South of France in 5 weeks time , nothing as flamboyant as your Audi. I’ve recently bought a 1.5 tsi 150 FR Sport , will be interesting to see what MPG I’m able to achieve 😅

@danielrussell446 2 ай бұрын

Great motor David I had that engine in a golf 7.5 and 8 and t roc. When we went to Disneyland paris we got 43-45 mpg on the French autoroutes

@davidcapstick3369 Ай бұрын

@@danielrussell446 cheers Daniel , thank you for the info , I’ll be happy to achieve 45 mpg

@polopowered Ай бұрын

Andrew doing travel videos. I like it a lot.

@willij5149 Ай бұрын

Bloody hell that was pricey!!!

@Sdwiked 2 ай бұрын

It’s a port not a harbour 😝

@MrMr1ish 2 ай бұрын

Is the efficiency not pretty unimpressive? Doesn't seem worth it for what you lose.

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

What do you lose? It’s a seriously quick car when you want it to be (same torque as C7 RS6 but lighter) and it does over 50 mpg when you don’t. Plus it’s got a high quality interior the like of which we won’t see in an Audi again, loads of space, classy understated looks. It’s also EURO 6 emissions compliant so no charges in clean air zones any where in Europe, and low Co2 than equivalent petrol so less harmful to environment.

@MrMr1ish 2 ай бұрын

@@volkswizard I'm sure it's a lovely wafter, just don't think the efficiency is particularly impressive. You lose the sound and driving experience of a proper petrol engine, there's more to just going 'quick'.

@leeredman8596 2 ай бұрын

Did you blow the cobwebs off

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

No. Still on the rear view mirror. It’s all the tip trips I think

@matthewspence8338 2 ай бұрын

Andrew - love this style of video. Really shows the capability and surprising efficiency of the car, whilst showing a different part of the world to boot. Keep up the good work 👍

@robbieodonnell6268 2 ай бұрын

10 mins into your vid and I am defo buying a S4 next!

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

got to say Robbie it's been better than expected. They are very popular in Scotland BTW, must be the cannyness up there 😁

@MercSLRFan 2 ай бұрын

Yet another fantastic video, Andrew

@GreenMeanie76-jp8bp 2 ай бұрын

Another great trip Andrew. Can I make a plea for you to be a bit less ‘whippy’ with the camera phone - makes me feel queasy but that could be just me. Look forward to more trips.

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mr. Meanie! I'll watch the video back and see where I can improve on the camera work, every day is a school day after all 😁

@AI-Records24 2 ай бұрын

I love a fast diesel but I don’t drive them for economy for me it saps all the fun out of it rather do 20smilespergallon than 45milespergallon

@Lc-vz9cc 2 ай бұрын

Great video, really informative 👍

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it👍🏻👍🏻

@willij5149 Ай бұрын

Wow how expensive!?!?

@jonhall6401 2 ай бұрын

Great roadtrip, love the new format. Keep up the trips 😊

@heathoatmeal 2 ай бұрын

8.12mins Thank you for 80 years reminder Andrew

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

🤎

@rasherbasher8203 2 ай бұрын

16:24 😂😂 what a place. Love Amsterdam.Was there before Christmas.. amazing place, expensive but amazing.

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

It's a got a nice vibe about it but those bloody bikes are everywhere! I love cycling but they are a bit of a menace to pedestrians and motorists.

@user-ts1vz5zh8s 2 ай бұрын

👍🏼

@chalikuddin5700 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video

@p.a7775 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your road trip videos ! Please keep them coming.

@jonathonbrett-qn1ic 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful city wonderful car Looks like you had a great time :)

@kresa22 2 ай бұрын

You could write L/100km ... For us, other people 😏

@rasherbasher8203 2 ай бұрын

17:57 oh yes! Heineken tastes different😂

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

👍👍

@andyblake1849 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful car in beautiful condition

@volkswizard 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy, it's OK from a distance. Did wax it with Collinite just before leaving, nothing to do with the shiny paint reducing drag and improving mpg 😉