I agree - we're (US) only getting the 6sp Tiptronic (probably to keep costs down) and with the slightly detuned 2.0 TFSI (200 vs 211 hp - older, smaller turbo (KO3) also for pricing) plus still having 3600 lbs. to haul just can't get more than about 28-29 mpg even with an egg on the throttle ...