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2012 Toyota Prius c Long-Term Road Test


How does the 2012 Toyota Prius C hybrid stack up against European clean diesel technology?
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How does the 2012 Toyota Prius C hybrid stack up against European clean diesel technology?
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Interestingly enough, C&D recently ran an article comparing all of the Jetta's powertrain options, and they liked the hybrid more than the TDI even though it's one of VW's first hybrids and they've been heavily advertising their TDI engines. Oops.
From a driver's prospective, a diesel is a much more engaging car to drive. I had a 2011 BMW 335d as a loaner once and the torque is simply addicting. I got a solid 10 more mpg in it than I do in my 328xi without even trying.
Some people obsess about gas mileage. 50 mpg is impressive though (it is more than double what I get in my BMW). Personally, I don't. Whatever mpg I get, I still pay the same amount to fill my car up at the end of the week.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD, 2025 Toyota Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD, 2025 Toyota Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD, 2025 Toyota Camry SE AWD
"My TDI gets 55mpg on the highway"
Nope. Try again. Only way TDI gets 55mpg is at 55mph, downhill, with a tailwind.
"is a very high quality car"
Wrong again. VW has had loads of quality issues in past. Toyota's quality