Denver Volkswagen Passat TDI AIM’s For Most Fuel Efficient Title

DENVER - June 11, 2013 - PRLog -- In an effort to break the previous record, two drivers will pilot a 2013 Passat TDI 8,000 miles (12,875) over the course of two weeks. The Passat left Volkswagen's U.S. headquarters earlier today and the duo will have been hypermiling ever since.http://www.mcdonaldvw.com/2013-volkswagen-passat-review

According to David Geanacopoulos, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and General Counsel of Volkswagen Group of America, "This is a fun and exciting way for Volkswagen to demonstrate the efficiency advantages of diesel technology. The Passat TDI is a remarkable car and we think it has a good chance to beat the existing world record. "

As a refresher, the Passat TDI has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that develops 140 bhp (104 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. When equipped with a manual transmission, the model returns 31 mpg city / 43 mpg highway (US).

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