MotorTrend calls the Passat TDI the sedan of the year (or some such foolishness) it was up against Camry and Sonata hybrids.
-Curt Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:23:29 -0600 From: Randy Bennell <rbenn...@bennell.ca> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] A lost cause? Message-ID: <4ec3e381.40...@bennell.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 15/11/2011 5:57 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Allan Streib wrote: > >> A modern diesel in a similar sized car will significantly better a Prius >> in terms of fuel economy. > > ...except when stopped. The hybrids excel in situations where most > drivers sit idling, or where there's a lot of stop and go. > > Mitch. > But diesels use very little at idle too which is one reason they outdo gasoline vehicles in mileage in town, if I am not mistaken. Randy _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
