Volkswagen runs a program called tdi tank wars in which tdi drivers compete for the best mileage figures.
Tdi roof rack mpg.
Over the nearly 7 000 miles that were on my test car it had averaged just over 46 miles per gallon.
Vw tdi s are the cars that put the diesel s smokey smelly sluggish reputation to rest.
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Up to 1100 lbs.
This editor many years ago in a move across the country to oregon from michigan found that the highway mileage of a four cylinder accord dropped from more than 40 mpg down to 32 mpg with a.
I drive a civic with two thule uprights on the roof rack and if i drive over 110km h i do notice a slight increase in fuel consumption maybe up to 10.
A prius would probably beat that number by a few miles per gallon but the difference probably wouldn t be much.
For many tdi owners though this is only the average.
Depending on which setup you go for this baby can tow up to 12 750 pounds of fun.
While official fuel economy numbers aren t being published for this strictly off road vehicle the roxor has been thoroughly tested and achieved 25 mpg in mixed use conditions.
With the roxor s standard 12 gallon fuel tank test drivers have achieved over a 325 mile range in that testing.
17 mpg city 26 mpg highway.
Volkswagen tdi s are the ultimate economy car with many averaging 40 to 50 mpg.
I actually remember calculating it a few first fill ups and it worked out around that.
Up to 12 750 lbs.