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VW's clean diesel BlueSport concept: more economical than the Prius, with 80% more power

 

January 13, 2009 The latest generation turbo injected clean diesels are already delivering proper sportscar performance at fuel economy levels that beat even the updated version of Toyota's pedestrian Prius hybrid - and Volkswagen's major concept debut at Detroit's Auto Show is determined to ram home the point. Using similar technologies to what VW subsidiary Audi has employed in its Sportback concept, the VW BlueSport concept's 54mpg fuel economy makes a mockery of the third-generation Prius's 50mpg, while delivering nearly twice the horsepower. A compact, corner-carving roadster, the BlueSport looks like a real giggle.

 

VW's clean diesel BlueSport concept: more economical than the Prius, with 80% more power

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I am not sure about that super high mpg for the roadster, having a big engine, open roof and sporty look it will definitely guzzle more diesel when going more than 60.

 

Just look at Tesla which has been tested at the Top Gear, it got about 50 miles range in spite manufacturer claim of 240 miles range. Going fast burns alot no matter how efficient your engine is.

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