In article , Matt Barrow wrote:
About 40MPG and 50MPG for the diesel.

Such a car would likely be "useful" out in the west where distances are
measured in three or even four digits and those are MILES not klicks.

Actually - they are even more useful in cities. Diesel cars generally do
a lot better than gasoline ones in start/stop traffic. My Dad's old
diesel Peugeot got 40+ MPG on short and long trips - however my gasoline
Audi gets about 35mpg when cruising long distances, and only about half
that in local driving. My next one will be a TDi.

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