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Replying to: gagrice (Feb 19, 2009 1:53 pm) Not here in the states, the only Ford diesels are on the large pickups. Are you sure that the 40 MPG wasn't Imperial gallons? What it is in L/100KM? I suspect that in US MPG it would be about 34, which is similar to the FWD FEH (though the Tiguan is AWD). That is not counting any EPA pollution equipment required for US emissions that might decrease MPG... Also note that hypermilers are getting 38-40 MPG in the FEH, although I don't drive that way. You could attempt to make the point that this is special driving, but there is no way you could similarly drive a Tiguan diesel to 30% better than EPA MPG, no matter what tricks you might perform. I personally get about 10% over EPA on my AWD FEH. Not to mention price. If you think $32K is high for an FEH (limited trim), try the Tiguan Diesel for 45K (base trim)! Final note: I don't know about your area, but Diesel generally runs 75 cents to a full dollar more than regular unleaded gas here in LA. I suspect that cost wise the FEH may come out ahead.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 19, 2009 5:47 pm) NO it shows a combined 45.6 MPG Imperial. Which I calculated to 39.97 MPG US. It is the same engine in the Jetta selling in all 50 states with emissions for the upcoming EU standards. Ford has different names so not sure which is equal in size to the Escape. Tiguan TDI
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Replying to: gagrice (Feb 19, 2009 9:57 pm) Interesting. The Diesel CR-V is rated in the low 30's, IIRC. I think that is a 2.0 Liter engine. |
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