Car Drive Mode - eco, normal, sports

Eco Mode:

In ECO mode, a calming blue light surrounds the gauge cluster while the throttle

response and engine power output are moderated for increased fuel efficiency.

Other vehicle systems are also optimized for reduced power consumption

 

Normal Driving Mode:

This mode provides the optimal balance of fuel efficiency, engine performance and,

on luxury-equipped models, the degree of road feel

 

Sport S/S+ Mode:

Sport S mode changes the gauge cluster lighting to a fiery red and

alters the powertrain for faster gear changes and more dynamic throttle mapping.

Available Sport S+ mode goes a step further by also tightening the suspension and increasing steering response. In both modes, the transmission's shift points are automatically altered coming into and out of corners for sharper acceleration.

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Car is Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 Elegance DSG

 

Eco: 44.1 MPG (miles per gallon).            1gall=4 quarts = 3.7853 liters  약 2되.  1 qurat= 약 1/2되.
Throttle response exactly the same as in normal mode, for most of journey felt exactly the same as normal.

Loved the twin clutches kicking in when coasting which happened several times during journey.

Still had power to overtake when required.

Didn't feel like full engine power, seat of the pants

dyno said maybe 125HP.
Speed at bridge 50mph, NSL sign 60mph.

 

Normal: 43.8 MPG
Felt exactly the same as Eco but without the coasting effect, slightly dull throttle response and

butt dyno said same figure.
Speed at bridge 50mph, NSL sign 60mph.

 

Sport: 41.9 MPG
Throttle response very good, felt like the full 150 ponies although I didn't like hitting almost

5000rpm in 1st gear before it would change up which happened a couple of times.

Would not stay in gear below 1800rpm, i.e flick the paddle to change up as road was level and wanted to cruise gently (easily handle 4th gear as previous runs down same road at same speed Eco & Normal would be in 5th)

it would change up a gear but after a few seconds it would automatically change back down so revs were high and at most responsive.
Engine seemed physically noisier at same revolutions and same speed as other 2 modes.
Part of me thinks the increased throttle response is due to 0-100% throttle signal being returned over

1/2 pedal travel instead of 0-100% over full pedal travel but really not sure.

Speed at bridge 60mph, NSL sign 70mph.

 

 

Conclusion:

Everyday - Leave it in normal.

Long journeys - put it in Eco and enjoy the coasting which should prove even more beneficial on longer journeys.
Once a month, in the mood, need to clear the DPF(diesel particulate filter) - Put it in sport and go enjoy using the extra responsiveness.

 

I wish the Individual setting allowed Sport response, eco coasting and was better when using the flappy paddles so that it actually did what you wanted.

And no it wasn't the auto kick down changing gear for me it was the stupid ecu overriding the drivers manual selection.

 

 

 

Active ECO operation

Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling the engine and transaxle.

But fuel-efficiency can be changed by the driver's driving habits and road conditions.

• When the Active ECO button is pressed the ECO indicator (green) will illuminate to show that the Active ECO is operating.

• When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the engine is restarted again. To turn off the system, press the active ECO button again.

• If Active ECO is turned off, it will return to the normal mode.

 

Limitation of Active ECO operation:

If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in the ECO indicator.

• When the coolant temperature is low: The system will be limited until engine performance becomes normal.

• When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain power when driving uphill because the engine torque is restricted.

• When the accelerator pedal is deeply pressed for a few seconds: The system will be limited, Judging that the driver wants to speed up.

 

보통 때는 normal, 특별한 때 eco, sport 모드를 사용하는 것이다.

 1. 평소  변속이 잦은 혼잡한 시내 주행시에는 normal mode를 이용한다. curise를 안 쓴다.

 2. 장거리 Hightway 여행시에는 ECO mode를 이용한다. cruise를 이용한다면 더욱 부드럽고 약간의 연비 이익이 있다.

 3. 감가속에 민감하고 큰 힘을 필요로 하거나, 특히 경사길에서 engine brake를 사용할 경우, 눈길에서는 sport mode를 이용한다. cruise 를 안 쓴다.

 이상 어느경우나 연비에 큰 차이는 없는 것 같다. sport mode 에서 약간 연료가 더 든다.

(ECO 버튼을 눌르지 않아 gauge cluster window에 'eco' 가 뜨지 않았다면

NORMAL MODE 로 가고 있는 것이다. eco mode는 바튼을 다시 눌러 해제하지 않으면 항상 그대로 남아있다.)

 

운전습관이 나쁘거나 난폭운전을 하면 연료소모가 많고 차 수명이 짧아지고 고장이 잦게 된다.

 * 급가속을 하거나 브레이크를 밟는 순간 연료는 낭비되고 지갑에서 돈이 세나가고 있음을 상기하라.

 * 내 차가 안전하고 건강해야 나 또안 안전하고 건강할 수 있다. 운전 수칙 (원칙)을 잘 지켜라.

 

 

hanngill