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NeilBlanchard · 12-14-2010, 04:29 PM

2009 VW TDI has 41MPG Combined EPA rating.

2009 Jetta TDI's Mediocre EPA Rating Not Whole Story

41MPG x 0.9 = 36.9MPGe

Where's the advantage of 42% vs 25% efficiency?

12-14-2010, 04:29 PM	#235 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	2009 VW TDI has 41MPG Combined EPA rating. 2009 Jetta TDI's Mediocre EPA Rating Not Whole Story 41MPG x 0.9 = 36.9MPGe Where's the advantage of 42% vs 25% efficiency? __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/