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Originally Posted by red-beard
I'm only comparing at 25 mpg.
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I've been averaging 32mpg in my GTI. 31mpg if I drive a little more "spiritedly". Petroleum-powered engine technology isn't standing still.
As has been mentioned before, something that must be factored in is the cost (environmental and human) of getting those rare earths out of the ground to power the hybrid/electric systems.