VW: Most fuel efficient vehicles

The Auto Channel is reporting that the TDI versions of the VW New Beetle, VW Golf and VW Jetta (both manual and automatic transmission) received top ranking in the US government's annual guide to most fuel efficient vehicles.

American consumers looking to reduce energy consumption and save themselves money at the pump should consider purchasing a diesel vehicle, according to a new government report. Advanced technology diesel cars captured four of the top ten spots for most fuel- efficient vehicles on the market based on the 2006 Fuel Economy Guide just released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The TDI versions of the Volkwagen New Beetle, Golf and Jetta (both manual and automatic transmission) are the three models cited in the rankings. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles captured five of the other top ten spots, with one gasoline-powered vehicle making the list.

"This annual report highlights the near-term energy saving benefits of more clean diesel cars, pick-ups and SUVs in the U.S.," said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum. "In this time of incredibly tight energy supplies and sky-high gas prices, these rankings underscore the role advanced diesel technology plays in saving energy and preserving our environment."

Read the full version of the 2006 Annual Fuel Economy Guide here.

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Source: The Auto Channel

VW: Most fuel efficient vehicles

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