But the 1.8t (even with an automatic) gets better gas mileage then my A4Qm ever got, so I still consider it an improvement in that department. Have you done any modifications to your wagon yet? As this is the family car and still under warranty I pretty much have to wait a few years before I really start doing anything to the ECU... I might add some allow wheels and a cup kit within the next year (just depends on how expensive our son ends up being :)... Good luck with your second kiddo!