And it’s not a Hybrid.

It appears that the diesel Volkswagon Jetta  TDI outfitted with appropriate tires and driven by people who know what they’re doing handily tops the hybrid cars…

Two drivers from Australia have broken their own “48 Contiguous U.S. States Fuel Economy Guinness World Record” this week, driving 9000-plus miles in three weeks while returning 67.9 miles per gallon.

Helen and John Taylor set the previous record, 58.82 mpg, in 2008. The pair has over 80 fuel economy and driving records. In order to achieve their latest record, Helen and John drove the same vehicle they used to set their record in 2008: a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The only difference: The Jetta was outfitted with Goodyear’s Fuel Max tires this time.

Found at Barely a Blog

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