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Old 05-20-2008, 04:17 PM   #32 (permalink)
AMERICA 123
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Re: 2009 U.S. EPA Ratings List A Pontiac "G3 Hatchback"; VW Jetta Diesel Rated @ 30/4

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Originally Posted by Michael_S View Post
Remember, the way the EPA rates fuel economy changed for model year 2008. The change moved the Prius from 60/51 to 48/45.

30/41 for the Jetta under the new standard isn't bad.
Well, without looking up who said what when..... from memory these are a little off - about 7% city and 10% highway .

44-46 highway was the 'expectation' that I 'remember'.

Still a very good set of numbers for T2B5 with our fuel..

The at's are 29/40 regardless of body style.
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In regards to the VOLT

With a typical annual driving pattern < totaling 11,390 miles - including three 450 mile trips and a bunch of 40 mile plus per days > and assuming you only charge <once > per overnight:
Vehicle ……………… Gallons per year
Volt ………………….. 37
Prius ………………… 228
30 MPG car ………… 380
20 MPG car ………… 570


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Last edited by AMERICA 123 : 05-20-2008 at 04:42 PM. Reason: add "maybe" and at numbers.
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