Internet Poll: Prius vs Jetta

Hi Evan;

That would indeed be a good thing to see and I am sure they would turn in superior numbers. But we already know the Gen-II Prius very well and what it can do in the hands of folks like Wayne. In fact, the last time Wayne did a significant attempt (the CBS Chicago to New York on a single tank of gas) he managed to get pretty good mileage at about 70 MPG or so for that stretch alone.
Others among us have gotten very good mileage when taking the Prius over long highway distances too and we have a rough idea what the Prius is good for when pulling all the stops in that type of a "mostly highway" challenge.

The main reason, the HCH was picked for the task is because the car of choice had to carry 3 people + gear during the winter months at legal highway speeds and still beat the TDI by a significant margin. In the hands of Wayne and others, the HCH-II can be an unbeatable highway FE monster and the Jetta TDI simply has no chance at all under the same conditions. As you recall, beating the summer record set by the Taylors in their TDi by just a few MPGs would not be enough for the gang.



Bob:
With all due respect, but based on your continuous and tiring contempt for the stuff you demonstrably do not understand, I sincerely doubt you know enough to know the difference between what's fair or not in matters relating to these contests.
As a community, we can all make a difference for the better without resorting to the same old antics. I'll kindly remind you that there's a difference between "talking the path" and "walking the path"; and in matters of fuel economy and EPA Wayne and the gang have tirelessly done both.

So, please give it a rest.


MSantos

 

Did someone call?

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion 5-speed manual: 61.4mpg combined
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG 7-speed semi-auto: 53.3mpg combined
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI 5-speed manual: 54.3mpg combined

Someone 'round here claims that saloon/sedan bodystyles are more aerodynamic. Someone forgot to tell VW: the Golf 1.9 TDI BlueMotion gets 62.8mpg. (Jetta is basically a badge for a four-door Golf.)

2G Prius: 65.7mpg
3G Prius: reportedly 72.4mpg.

Of course if you're doing long-distance driving, the 'extra-urban' mileage is more important; here the diesels have the edge, the 2G Prius only managing 67.3mpg, the Jetta BlueMotion getting 72.4mpg. Again, the semi-auto box is worse at 60.1mpg.

As I've said on other threads, the EU test is not very representative as it only contains a short run at 75mph and a little at 60, most of it being below 45. That generally make the Prius look better than it is, and most other cars (being sized for very high speeds/fast accelerations) look worse than they are, for sustained highway driving.

 

Never driven the Jetta, don't want a sedan, but I'd take that exquisite leather Jetta seat in my Prius any day. Really good car for a tall person.

 

Sorry to keep this going if no one was interested. But I think it is rather funny that they extended the time for the survey. It was about 3 - 5 days left and they extended it to 13 days left now.

 

Funny? No. That's hysterical !!!

The hope to paint a bad picture for Prius is obviously backfiring. Extending the deadline is a clear act of desperation, seeing results like that...

257 Prius
205 Jetta TDI
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I can't decide which one to vote for as I own one of each and like both of them. A 2007 Prius with 36K miles and no problems and a 2009 Jetta TDI sedan with only 3K miles. The Prius gets a little better mileage overall, 48 avg vs. 43 for the Jetta. The Prius has the high tech gadgets which I love. The Jetta has more power and feels better on the road at 75 mph. I think each car is a great achievement and hopefully there will be more cars like them on the market in the future.

 

What I don't understand is why they are visiting all these VW dealers. Is that in case the Jetta breaks down??

 

I sincerely hope not.

But, it also helps underscore their premeditated intent to fail the Prius at every opportunity.
Out of the few places they can visit that can offer a negative view of the Prius is to visit a VW shop. From ignorant and technically inept salespeople to ill informed general staff and technicians, these dealership stops offer them ample opportunities to jab their message across. I guess if they have enough of these folks repeating the same choir lines then maybe it will start ringing true?

In other words: "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers"

Cheers;

MSantos

 

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voted.

 

Just voted. Prius in lead by 65 votes.

 

Keep it going everyone, if you haven't voted please do
News on the Portland to Portland Green Test Drive
then post on this thread to keep the thread alive.

 

While I was on vacation last week, I was using a shared computer at the place I was staying at, and voted 5 or 6 times doing exactly that. However eventually I could no longer increment the vote count.