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Old 01-04-2016, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Drago View Post
36ish as opposed to 41 that was advertised. my co worker claims he's getting 50
Hes not getting 50mpg. Remember in the VW diesel world everyone adds 10 to 20mpg to what they tell people their mileage is. Just like a peacock expands its tail to appear larger and attract a mate, and just like how every mercedes diesel can run for a bazillion miles on sawdust and peanut butter with no maintenance.

Agree with above, your commute is electric car distance, not ideal for a TDI and would result in that reduced mileage. Take it out for a couple hour drive and see what it returns

Without expanding my tail feathers i can tell you the wifes passat gets 41 reliably with her 2 hour daily commute, and my work car 01 ALH 6 speed gets the same. If either of us could stay off of the throttle we might do better
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