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Old 05-20-2008, 08:46 PM   #53 (permalink)
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Re: 2009 U.S. EPA Ratings List A Pontiac "G3 Hatchback"; VW Jetta Diesel Rated @ 30/4

Although a lot lower than the magazines predictions the Jetta #'s aren't that bad. The Jetta is not a small car anymore and those #'s are pretty impressive for what it is. What other mid-size car can compete with it? The Camry hybrid is close but no better. The Jetta will be much better on the hwy. I know the Jetta is still a compact but it is a large compact so a direct comparison is sort of iffy. The interior space is the same as a Honda Civic with a much larger trunk than either of them. It will be interesting to see the real world mpg.

I'm guessing the 50mpg estimate for the Subaru Outback diesel that is coming in a year or so isn't so accurate either.

I'm assuming we really won't see the G3 here in the US.
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