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Old 04-18-2013, 01:16 PM   #7 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Conclusion: the Prius beat the TDI's mileage in ALL conditions, including cruise control highway. That may change with the new set of DEF-equipped diesels, though. The fuel burned during DPF regeneration really hurts the mileage, and DEF removes that problem.
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