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25 Responses to “MPG Wars: Toyota Prius v Volkswagen v Mini v Ford v Honda Fuel Economy Comparison”
that tdi probably …
that tdi probably wasn’t broken in. Drivers with 10-15,000 miles are reporting between 45 and 50 mpg on the highway. You are right though. The older TDIs were more efficient because they weighed less and had a less powerful engine. 90 hp vs the new 140 hp.
On a prius i have …
On a prius i have no idea but you can put over 500,000 miles on a diesel.
That jetta tdi …
That jetta tdi definitely was not broken in. I guarantee that if it had about 15,000 miles on it, they would have gotten at least 45 on the highway. Mine would have kicked the out of the prius. I have an 06 dsg and can get over 50 mpg at 70 mph on the highway. I average 44 mpg during normal highway/city driving. That’s right there with the prius at an average of 47 mpgs. The TDI is a million times more fun to drive too.
For 2010, PSA ( …
For 2010, PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) says to sale a hybrid diesel car !
No diesel Mini …
No diesel Mini Cooper in the USA?
BMW claims 60mpg for that.
But a diesel engine in a small car is still a stupid idea. They are loud and not fun to drive. Also the particle filter in a diesel doesn’t work properly till it’s hot and that can be a problem if you use it for short trips.
btw: Driving the Cooper to get 30mpg in the city is a waste of such a nice car.
I can’t get more than 25mpg out of mine.
(Though 38mpg on a highway are no problem at all – why did they only get 33?)
Prius more quiet?!? …
Prius more quiet?!?! damn!! i will fall sleep! Mini most fun to drive second Jetta! that is my 2 options
People are pretty …
People are pretty negative about the things that are in direct competition with what they like.
It’s pretty simple, if it’s as good as something they like, then it sucks!
Like what the 5 year old says…
My ice cream is better then your ice cream.
It’s sad to see “grown men” act the same way.
Prius 50mpg
Jetta …
Prius 50mpg
Jetta 34mpg
Black and White …
Black and White Taxis, owner Graham Boundy knows the truth about high-mileage Hybrids. His oldest Prius has managed a lifespan of 341,000 before needing replacement of their (NiMH) batteries. The only problem even at the end of their battery pack service life was a low voltage reading. So which means the battery started to wear out around 341,000 miles. At 15,000 miles a year, it would take you 22 years to wear the battery out. That’s way longer then I ever plan to keep a car.
yeah sure what ever …
yeah sure what ever, the pruis is a peice of crap
the fusion is …
the fusion is better, its fast, good looking and alot better than the other janpense cheeps. ever car but, the pruis is good. pruis sucks
generation 3 Prius …
generation 3 Prius whups ‘em all!
no its because a uk …
no its because a uk gallon is more than a usa gallon,, hence it gets more to a gallon in uk coz theres more in that gallon,, thats why uk jetta does 55- 60 mpg in uk,,,
it must be the …
it must be the smaller motor or VW made less weight car…
whats the most …
whats the most miles you can put on prius and on jetta? over cars life
What, no diesel …
What, no diesel Mini? Oh yeah, I don’t think we get it here in the States…
there’s nothing new …
there’s nothing new..Toyota Prius is always the best !! Go Toyota Go!!!!
jetta tdi gets 55- …
jetta tdi gets 55- 60 mpg in uk, wtf?
City/Hwy/Combined
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City/Hwy/Combined
Prius 2010 – 51/48/50
Prius 2004 – 48/45/46
Insight 2010 – 40/43/41
Fusion 2010- 41/36/39
HS 250 2010- 35/34/35
Jetta Tdi 2010- 30/42/34
They all use very little gas! Pick the one you like the best, and don’t hate the rest!
I sure hope they …
I sure hope they get there! They have been lost for a long time.
nah just a few but …
nah just a few but there getting better.
The Trucks GM makes …
The Trucks GM makes are very good, it’s the cars that suck.
well that’s ur …
well that’s ur friend, like i said MINE is perfect. there’s absolutely nothing wrong, cracked or broken on with it engine, body, interior. and i drive it to work every day, rain or snow getting aboot 33 mpg
cavaliers are a …
cavaliers are a joke dude….my friends 04 cavalier had a non working speedo….both front seats were broke and the car didn’t even hit 100k yet and they come stock with weak brakes …..cavs are throw away cars…and are far from perfect man…
You have to …
You have to remember that US Mpg =/= UK Mpg. But agreed. We need more diesel.