IMO these were the most telling comments on the trial:
............
The earlier comment on differences between diesel fuel and gasoline are
worth repeating. A gallon of diesel fuel typical releases about 15% more
thermal energy than a gallon of gasoline when burned. So comparing
gallons of diesel to gallons of gasoline when measuring efficiency
really is comparing apples to oranges, in spite of the authors' claims
otherwise. On a 'mile per unit of thermal energy' basis, the Prius won.
On a 'miles per dollar of fuel' basis, the Prius won, although the E250
would have won that category in Europe due to tax differences between US
and EU.
That said, I've owned 6 vehicles with VW diesel engines, and liked them
a lot. Prius not in my top 10 desirable vehicles.
...........
I've put over 200,000 miles on my two VW diesels over the past few
years. My Passat get close to 50 MPG on the highway and Sportwagen, with
its roof rack, around 45. And they are fun to drive. I did test drive a
Prius and to be honest, would rather ride a bus than drive that thing.
.............
Gerry....whose 2 123 diesels will likely last him the rest of his life.
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On 5/26/2014 12:57 AM, Mitchell Haley, EA wrote:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/features/web-originals/the-most-fuel-efficient-car-in-america-is-a-luxury-car
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