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A couple more things to think about. The Cruze is a compact car, not a mid-size. It's been test driven and reported on at cleanmpg.com. I'm not sure it's been fully reviewed. Because of its small turbo, it did not respond favorably to advanced hypermiling techniques.
VW TDIs have a very mixed reliability reputation.
You should get a Scangauge or Ultragauge. They'll help you compare the effects of different acceleration loads and other variables.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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