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Old 08-19-2009, 02:28 PM
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Quote from motortrend...
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The popularity comes for good reason as the TDI scoots from 0 to 60 in 8.4 seconds....
Our Car
Base Price $23,090
Price as tested $24,190
Vehicle layout Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 2.0L/140-hp/236-lb-ft turbodiesel SOHC 16-valve I-4
Transmission 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Curb weight (dist f/r) 3346 lb (61/39%)
Wheelbase 101.5 in
Length x width x height 179.3 x 70.1 x 57.4 in
0-60 mph 8.4 sec
Quarter mile 16.4 sec @ 83.6 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 125 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.82 g (avg)
MT figure eight 28.2 sec @ 0.58 g (avg)
Prius 10.37
Fit 9.00

Beats both of the above in a 1/4 mile by 2 seconds. Comparable to your everyday gas powered civic.

Mine was $25k with leather, moonroof, heated seats, mp3, 17" wheels, arctic white with charcoal leather.
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