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Chattanooga-made VW Passat sets mileage record

Chattanooga Times Free Press -- A Chattanooga-made, diesel-powered Passat has set a new mileage record on a single tank of diesel fuel as it traveled 1,626 miles, according to Volkswagen.

The trip in the standard, six-speed manual Passat from Houston, Texas, to Sterling, Va., averaged 84.1 MPG, or 4.65 cents per mile, the automaker said.The Australian couple are so-called mileage experts who work with car and tire companies and hold other records.

They said they carefully planned the route, traveling from Houston to Jacksonville, Fla., and then to Virginia using interstate highways over three days. They tried to keep the car in sixth gear when possible.

Also, they said they drove about 5 miles per hour below the speed limit in the Passat TDI featuring a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine running on ultra-low sulfur die

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Submitted May 10, 2012 By: DellDude2

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ltbombb Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,759 Points:564,370 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 4:06:32 AM Ignore ltbombb Report Abuse Nice to hear, have been thinking of going diesel for my next car for a while now.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 2:47:48 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse syd: not quite, but there isn't that much of a difference. Usually about 2 mpg or so. And some manual transmission drivers can rev up the engine pretty high, leaving good fuel efficiency in the dirt.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:594,810 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 10:35:29 AM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,542 Points:1,916,730 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 5:31:33 AM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse This efficiency could not be achieved with an automatic transmission!
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,509 Points:3,075,770 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 4:42:05 AM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse Absolutely phenomenal! Although this is an extreme case, it does go to show you what is possible, particularly with Diesel.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,948 Points:2,113,615 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 3:55:44 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Going with the wind???
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,765 Points:1,543,925 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 3:17:25 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse Don't care for diesel vehicles.
dal1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,183 Points:147,165 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 3:12:49 AM Ignore dal1 Report Abuse onward!
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,927 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 12:29:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse VW Passat, 2 liter - 4 cylinder engine, one tank of diesel fuel, 1,626 miles, 84.1 MPG, selected tires, transmission in sixth gear when possible, Houston, Texas to Jacksonville, Florida to Sterling, Virginia - using carefully planned route on interstate highways, 5 miles below speed limit. *Do Not expect to get the same MPG in everyday driving! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible! The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,055 Points:1,508,570 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:39:14 PM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse . . Long live the Diesel [Edited by: NOTSOGRN at 5/11/2012 1:39:51 AM EST]
TustinDad Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,271 Points:906,865 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:31:02 PM Ignore TustinDad Report Abuse RENEGADEGAS wrote: "This car as it stands is dead in the road with a 6 speed transmission. No one in a metropolitan area has the time for the constant shifting. Just wont fit into todays faster paced lifestyle." Spoken by a true, lazy driver. Cup holders, cell phone, satellite radio, and a few other things keep you busy while driving. Others enjoy the art of driving and have time to shift a standard transmission.
bcok Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,106 Points:1,540,495 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:28:58 PM Ignore bcok Report Abuse Now we're talking mileage. super job.
AskMeLater Champion Author Amarillo Posts:1,973 Points:575,100 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:22:26 PM Ignore AskMeLater Report Abuse More power to ya'!
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,894 Points:1,588,300 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:18:48 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse This car as it stands is dead in the road with a 6 speed transmission. No one in a metropolitan area has the time for the constant shifting. Just wont fit into todays faster paced lifestyle.
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,378 Points:1,570,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:17:18 PM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse nothing to do with real life
2bigtanks All-Star Author Akron Posts:772 Points:371,610 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:17:11 PM Ignore 2bigtanks Report Abuse Not to bad.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,183 Points:1,222,875 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:12:25 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse I will believe it when I see it. I do not believe auto makers when they give the mpg's.
AuntJaime Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,869 Points:401,310 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:12:14 PM Ignore AuntJaime Report Abuse wow
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:10:03 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse now that's what i call mileage.the only thing is none of the stations around here sell blue diesel/low sulfur diesel.
livewire300 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,355 Points:165,485 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:09:10 PM Ignore livewire300 Report Abuse Great...
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,254 Points:877,140 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:08:07 PM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse old news.
Aserdaten Champion Author Florida Posts:3,465 Points:2,049,980 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:06:40 PM Ignore Aserdaten Report Abuse With mileage like that it makes the extra vehicle cost and higher fuel cost quite bearable. I do wonder how many people would or could deal with a six-speed manual, however.
joezIN Champion Author Gary Posts:1,663 Points:330,960 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:06:09 PM Ignore joezIN Report Abuse VROOMM
Splinter Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:26,480 Points:4,292,135 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:05:05 PM Ignore Splinter Report Abuse I've been to the VW facility in Chattanooga. HUGE
TustinDad Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,271 Points:906,865 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:03:55 PM Ignore TustinDad Report Abuse carloco75 wrote: "VW is the ONLY auto maker willing to sell diesel car's in the America's" Not really. Audi and BMW do, Mercedes has a couple of them approved for all 50 states. So there are a few but most of them (VW excluded) are pricey.
etop8222 Veteran Author Reading Posts:429 Points:58,330 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:03:45 PM Ignore etop8222 Report Abuse I want one.
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,045 Points:599,650 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:03:03 PM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse Really?
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,374 Points:2,300,690 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:59:27 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse Pretty good milage.
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,497 Points:1,355,960 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:59:12 PM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse Love my TDI!
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,069 Points:1,099,105 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:54:10 PM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse This shows what can be done with a diesel engine. A 2013 Ford Fiesta diesel, which Ford does not intend to import for some reason, could plow this record away. In the European cycle, it averages around 86 mpg, much better than even the Prius. It is in full production now.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,731 Points:1,973,725 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:52:45 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Now that's the car for me!!!!
LostToo Champion Author Illinois Posts:4,392 Points:975,315 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:52:33 PM Ignore LostToo Report Abuse Whatever...
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,881 Points:769,345 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:52:05 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse Sounds great to me!
gus8441 Champion Author Baltimore Posts:2,099 Points:439,900 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:51:53 PM Ignore gus8441 Report Abuse tremendous!
KhelbenArunson Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,425 Points:713,865 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:50:43 PM Ignore KhelbenArunson Report Abuse awesome!
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,460 Points:744,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:49:33 PM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse What can we expect in real world conditions?
jerej829 Champion Author Memphis Posts:2,836 Points:690,565 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:49:19 PM Ignore jerej829 Report Abuse ok
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,976 Points:1,109,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:44:53 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse 84 MPG for $25K not bad at all... Everyone knows Diesel has more BTUs then gas...
themaninthehat Champion Author New Orleans Posts:1,824 Points:472,265 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:42:27 PM Ignore themaninthehat Report Abuse Progress
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,079 Points:847,350 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:40:40 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse It would be nice to get this mpg factor. But it's not realistic in traffic or for long periods of time. And diesel is no longer the bargain fuel of years past.
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,706 Points:597,540 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:40:27 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse And that's fine with me..!
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,706 Points:597,540 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:40:00 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse VW is the ONLY auto maker willing to sell diesel car's in the America's..!
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,835 Points:1,610,075 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:39:21 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse I have a tractor with a modern diesel engine. It is easy to start, runs well and has had no problems of any kind. These are not your grandfather’s diesels. I would not hesitate to buy a diesel car or pickup. Fuel is a bit more expensive but MPG is a good deal better than gasoline.
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,949 Points:1,766,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:38:36 PM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Could care less, would never buy one
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,067,300 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:36:22 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse Diesel, yuck.
Thomtec Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,448 Points:605,220 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:35:53 PM Ignore Thomtec Report Abuse Love it!
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,244 Points:584,445 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:35:39 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse What is the sticker price???
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,605 Points:3,491,680 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:34:35 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse The modern diesel powered cars make much more sense than the hybrids do economically.
southtown43701 Champion Author Ohio Posts:11,352 Points:2,414,005 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:30:51 PM Ignore southtown43701 Report Abuse lot's more new diesel model's coming kinda soon, not soon enough though. burn's clean now, big mileage, diesel nozzles @ about every station & growing. This should make a dent in barrels needed fairly soon. Now just get lot's of bigger municipalities to start on CNG, get some bigger truckin' company's to try it on some big run interstates routes. I believe that a quick solution to a growing problem, see what works best & grow from there. just my view, oh, motorcycles, light scooters runnin' around the citys = instant reduction.
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,523 Points:684,155 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 9:30:49 PM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok