Nothing like one upmanship, indeed. In the latest round of cock a snook in the numbers game, a standard production model 1.6-litre 105PS TDI Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by a standard production passenger car on a single tank of fuel.
The attempt, made in England by a team from The Sunday Times, involved taking the Passat BlueMotion from Maidstone, Kent to the south of France and back. After 1,526.63 miles, or 2,456.87km, the car finally ran out of gas near Calais.
The route comprised mainly French highways, but included some town driving, resulting in an average speed of just over 72.5 kph.
Gavin Conway drove the Passat BlueMotion during the three-day record-breaking journey, accompanied by a navigator and video crew. Following the entire drive in a van was a two-man team from the UK AA, there to witness the journey independently for the Guinness World Records organisation, which accredited the record.
The Passat BlueMotion’s fuel tank was drained before the record breaking journey and filled with 77.25 litres of standard diesel, and the end result was an overall fuel consumption of 89.83 miles per gallon, or if you prefer metric, 31.8 km per litre (3.14 litre per 100km). Which is quite a fetching figure.
Expect attempts by the Teutonic competition to break this record, and not too long in the future. It is, after all, undoubtedly about bragging rights, and right now it’s Veedub’s to rub.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally express admiration for the Passat BlueMotion's world record fuel efficiency of 31.8 km/l, with some skeptics questioning the accuracy of claimed figures like Nissan's 165.8 km/l. Many highlight how urban traffic conditions and real-world driving can impact fuel economy, noting that test conditions often differ from daily driving experiences. There is discussion about the advantages of diesel engines and turbo technology for fuel savings, alongside concerns about fuel quality and vehicle maintenance. A few comments touch on broader issues such as government taxes and automotive industry standards, but the main focus remains on the impressive fuel efficiency of the Passat BlueMotion and realistic expectations about achieving similar results in everyday scenarios. Overall, sentiments are positive, highlighting interest in fuel-saving innovations while acknowledging practical limitations.