Argonne National Laborator -- TDI & Hybrid dynamometer testing

[I800C0LLECT]

Here's the original post...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6990366-ARGONNE-NATIONAL-LABORATORY-testing-data-for-the-2013-Jetta-Hybrid-and-TDI&p=85755517#post85755517

Found this today thought I'd post it. Shows interesting data compiled and comparisons against other manufacturers.

Just click on the presentation PDF link on their web page.

2013_volkswagen_jetta_hybrid

2013_vw_jetta_tdi

Edit: Found more links from IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY.

Jetta Hybrid

Jetta TDI

Thought it was neat informtion.

 

[I800C0LLECT]

Here's the quick summary...


Jetta Hybrid

Fuel Economy at Steady-State Speed, 0% Grade
15 mph 62.7 mpg
30 mph 63.0 mpg
45 mph 62.1 mpg
60 mph 52.5 mpg
75 mph 43.3 mpg


Jetta TDI

Fuel Economy at Steady-State Speed, 0% Grade
20 mph 49.0 mpg
30 mph 67.9 mpg
40 mph 66.5 mpg
50 mph 59.0 mpg
60 mph 50.4 mpg
70 mph 44.8 mpg
80 mph 39.1 mpg


The cycle results are pretty interesting too.

 

[pdt165]

interesting info, Im curious if they factored in air resitance at all.

 

[I800C0LLECT]

nah...strictly dyno stuff.

But I think it goes to show that that driving style is imperative. Each platform has pros and cons. There's LOTS of other vehicles to browse through as well. This does help to show the potential of each. Of course, if you pay MSRP then the hybrid doesn't match up at all Otherwise, they seem fairly competitive.