2012 VW Passat TDI = 51mpg hwy and 44mpg city. Hybrid schmybrid, gotta love them diesels.
2005 Chevy Silverado 5.3L = 21mpg hwy and 16mpg city.
Is the Passat at manual or the DSG Auto? I have been looking hard at getting one of those.
I knew when I bought my Xterra it wasn't an economy vehicle. My one complaint regarding the fuel mileage isn't the expense (well, yes, I'd love better mileage!) but instead the range. I'm limited to less than 300 miles per tank full. I wish they would either offer a 2nd tank or a larger tank...
Is that heavily boosted with aftermarket turbo/fuel system?
Stock with 285/70/17 mud grips.
I have the automatic and yes, it scoots well. There's also enough room in the back seat that my knees don't even touch the front seatIs the Passat at manual or the DSG Auto? I have been looking hard at getting one of those.
As for my vehicles.
2003 Chevy Blazer 4x4 16.5 mpg avg with a mix of city and interstate.
2001 Chevy Z06 17 mpg avg, 25 mpg highway - car makes right at 700 rwhp.
One thing I have noticed in all my vehicles is I can get anywhere between 1-2 mpg by avoiding ethanol. I could probably see some better gains if I could drive without the BR traffic and road construction.
makes me sad.
I want something like project rattle trap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brlm2qP5b0w
Makes me moist.
I don't know about in the TDI's, but the DSG in our GTI is effing badass. It totally sold the car for me, and you know I love my manuals. Shifts faster than a perfect manual shift, every time. Better MPG too.