Cars.com and hybrids vs. Jetta mileage challenge

bwilson4web · 10-28-2009, 11:03 AM

The final report has links at the bottom to the earlier, four evaluation reports:

Mileage Challenge 5.5: Final Thoughts - KickingTires

Quote:

. . . the prospect of driving another six hours puts almost all the weight on issues like road noise, seating comfort and ride quality. The Prius measures up well, but so does the Milan Hybrid — and it’s more engaging to drive. Guess Mercury runs the table.

Also,

Quote:

. . . If I were paying for the next tank of gas I would take the Prius in a second. This efficient, comfortable, technologically advanced car is a pleasure to be in. If I had no expenses attached, I would drive the Milan Hybrid. . . .

Bob Wilson

DaveinOlyWA · 10-29-2009, 02:48 PM

impressive mileage on the jetta. but lets do a city/suburban test and see what happens then...lower the average speed to say like 20-25 mph

10-29-2009, 02:48 PM	#2
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Cars.com and hybrids vs. Jetta mileage challenge impressive mileage on the jetta. but lets do a city/suburban test and see what happens then...lower the average speed to say like 20-25 mph

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