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Motors aren't the same. Us models are all 2.5 liter, the UK models are 1.4 to 2.0L. The 1.8 and 2.0 gassers in UK are comparable to US models. The 1.4, 1.6, and TDI motors are way out there because..well, they're tiny and really well designed.

The real question is, why can't we get more TDI cars or cars with 1.4-1.6 liter coke bottle motors?
 
I know the motors aren't the same. That's why the difference. The BlueMotion technology has yet to be introduced into the US and that is the big question, why?
VW says the BlueMotion models are not compliant with the U.S.’s stringent emissions regulations, so don’t expect them to make the trek to our shores. That's why.
 
VW says the BlueMotion models are not compliant with the U.S.’s stringent emissions regulations, so don’t expect them to make the trek to our shores.
You answered your own question Buck. I don't recall the exact number of "boutique" blends for gas, it is into the hundreds but how much does that add to the price of a gallon? Why am I here in RI subject to the same emission limits as Calif? We don't have smog here.
 
You answered your own question Buck. I don't recall the exact number of "boutique" blends for gas, it is into the hundreds but how much does that add to the price of a gallon? Why am I here in RI subject to the same emission limits as Calif? We don't have smog here.
It's all politics now. But we can't forget the oil industry either. I remember many years ago the rumor was that there was a car that could get 100 mpg and the "inventor" of that system was willing to sell but the oil companies either bought him out or prevented it from happening. Now I never believed that rumor, but it's for sure that if anyone can make cars really fuel efficient, oil companies will find a way to get involved and of course, who would blame them. They certainly don't want to go the way of the buggy whip.
 
I know the motors aren't the same. That's why the difference. The BlueMotion technology has yet to be introduced into the US and that is the big question, why?
VW says the BlueMotion models are not compliant with the U.S.’s stringent emissions regulations, so don’t expect them to make the trek to our shores. That's why.

How can something that gets 50+mpg not fit the US emissions regs, when Diesel 3500's and cars getting 22mpg have no problem?
 
How can something that gets 50+mpg not fit the US emissions regs, when Diesel 3500's and cars getting 22mpg have no problem?

I have no idea about Texas but here diesels have different requirements regarding emissions and how they're tested.
I won't stoop as low as Buck did blaming just one politician, who is a dem I might add, but say that this is a problem easily solved if the various lobbyist and their money was barred from involvement in establishing new standards.
 
I have no idea about Texas but here diesels have different requirements regarding emissions and how they're tested.
I won't stoop as low as Buck did blaming just one politician, who is a dem I might add, but say that this is a problem easily solved if the various lobbyist and their money was barred from involvement in establishing new standards.
Diesels are emissions exempt here, but I've heard the average mixed is about 22mpg unloaded and 13-18 loaded [depending on load].
 
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