The VW Jetta TDI that gets majority highway miles will easily get >45mpg,
and over 50 if you are stingy with the luxuries. The EPA estimate of 36/42
is very conservative. The benz turbo diesel will get slightly less.
Here's an autoweek article on a road trip comparing a few hybrids, the new
fuel efficient 'vette, and the Jetta TDI:
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060424/FREE/60417021&SearchID=73244466514443
From: FORC5 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: The Hardware List <[email protected]>
To: The Hardware List <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [H] Evil or....
Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 17:04:40 -0700
what gets that kind of mileage ?
AFAIK this bio stuff is not available here (AZ)
fp
At 03:26 PM 5/21/2007, Hayes Elkins Poked the stick with:
>>>I also get around 45 - 50 mpg depending on traffic and if the AC is on.
I'm
>>>currently looking for a bumper sticker that says "Unlike hybrids, I
actually
>>>get 50mpg - what are YOU really doing to support the troops besides
placing
>>>an insipid yellow ribbon atop your SUV?", but I'm not having much luck
;)
>>>
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