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Originally Posted by GreenTDI
coasting was possible but only at low speeds or steep descents because of the car's dramatic aerodynamic drag - it was a van.
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I agree. I have a Dodge Caravan and I just drove down a hill that I can coast for over a mile in the VW. In the van I had to drive down in gear and could only coast briefly in neutral on the steepest sections.
Instrumentation is helpful to learn the balance between coasting and using engine braking in the VW.