Audi leads the way when the subject is driving efficiency thanks to its highly efficient engines and the compromise of increasing efficiency without sacrificing performance. Models like the new Audi A3 1.6 TDI with a – lowest in its sector – CO2 emission of only 99g/km, combined fuel efficiency of 74.3mpg with an outstanding 105PS power output and 250Nm torque peak are hard evidence of Audi’s commitment to driving efficiency.

Highly efficient driving is not only down to highly efficient vehicles the driver is a significant efficiency factor too. Simple measures contribute to energy-saving driving. Each one can contribute in economising and conserving the environment responsibly through with greater awareness.

Efficient driving not only helps the environment, but also relieves the wallet. With additional information and assistance systems, we want to help you in improving your driving style with regards to fuel consumption.

With that mind, we’ve compiled a list of tips for efficient driving that will not only help your wallet but hopefully have a positive impact in the environment in years to come.

Use Engine Power Efficiently

• Avoid leaving the engine running idle
• Start the engine without throttle control
• Ensure an economical engine speed, this is mostly between 1,500 and 3,599 revs/min for petrol engines
• Keep your distance to avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating
• Keep as constant speed as possible

Switch gears intelligently

• Change up a gear early as possible
• Change down a gear then if the required acceleration is not achieved itself at full throttle in the gear already in place
• Only change back a gear to overtake when the overtaking action has actually been initiated

Monitor tyre pressure

• Reduce the rolling resistance by checking the tyre inflation pressure
• Adjust the tyre pressure to possible loading according to the manufacturer’s recommendations

Load less weight

• Forgo unnecessary carrying weight: only take along snow chains, jerry cans, sports equipments if need be

Generate less aerodynamic drag

• Improve aerodynamics: forgo unnecessary attached parts such as roof racks when not in use
• Close the sunroof and the window at high speeds

Use assistance systems

• An onboard computer is helpful to stay informed on the economic efficiency of your vehicle
• Use your navigation system route optimisation and for a dynamic route guidance system with innovative information and assistance systems,  Audi supports the driver in improving his driving style with regard to fuel consumption

With that we conclude our list of eco-friendly driving tips. We want to hear it from you now. Have you got any environmentally friendly driving tips not listed here? If so please leave them in our comments section below.