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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 t-rex
I give ZERO credence to EPA figures, and so should the public. Buyers are better off obtaining fuel economy figures from independent testing.
My son's 04 Jetta TDI averages 36mpg in daily driving, and gets 47-48mpg on the highway at strict (and legal!) 70mph.
That's much higher than the EPA ratings, although it's not the same model.
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Wouldn't doubt it. As an example in support;
Compare Old and New EPA MPG Estimates
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Automatic (S5)
4 Cylinders
1.9 Liters
Diesel
Diesel Vehicle
 OLD 32 CITY
36 COMBINED
43 HIGHWAY
NEW 28 CITY 32 COMBINED
39 HIGHWAY
MPG Estimates from Drivers Like You Average based on 6 vehicles. 40.0
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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
Dave G.
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