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Originally Posted by donee
Hi Clev,
Right. But, in the real world Ford has to adhere to regulations which impacts mileage and NOX emissions. This is why newer US compliant TDI's are not reaching the Prius level, even though thermodynamically its possible at high legal speeds on the open interstate.
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The TGA project car uses a recent TDi engine. If it achieves its goals in a 1,900 pound Rabbit, VW (and presumably others) should also be able to achieve it in a safer 2,200 pound Polo-sized car, perhaps at 8 or 9 seconds to 60 (still very good for the size/price class.)