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Published on May 30th, 2012 | by Andrew Meggison

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Volkswagen Passat Sets New World Record

John and Helen Taylor – also known as “the world’s most fuel efficient couple” have set a new world record for the longest distance traveled on a single tank of fuel. The new record to beat is 1,626.1 miles.

The Taylor’s used a stock 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI powered by a 2.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel inline four-cylinder engine with a six-speed manual transmission. The three day trip began in Houston, Texas on May 3 and ended in Sterling, Virginia on May 5.

Sometimes drivers looking to set mile per gallon records will strip down vehicles for a lighter ride – not the Taylors. To conduct the world record attempt under real world driving conditions, the Taylors put 120 lbs of luggage into the stock Passat and took turns driving during daylight hours for a maximum of 14 hours a day.

The Taylors beat the previous record of 1,526.6 miles by 99.5 miles. The previous record was set in Europe in a VW Passat 1.6 BlueMotion diesel.

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI has a 43 mpg EPA rating on the window sticker; during the Taylor’s trip the couple averaged close to 84.1 mpg.

Source: gizmag.com

Andrew Meggison was born in the state of Maine and educated in Massachusetts. Andrew earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and International Relations from Clark University and a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Northeastern University. Being an Eagle Scout, Andrew has a passion for all things environmental. In his free time Andrew enjoys writing, exploring the great outdoors, a good film, and a creative cocktail. You can follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewMeggison



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Andrew Meggison was born in the state of Maine and educated in Massachusetts. Andrew earned a Bachelor's Degree in Government and International Relations from Clark University and a Master's Degree in Political Science from Northeastern University. In his free time Andrew enjoys writing, exploring the great outdoors, a good film, and a creative cocktail. You can follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewMeggison


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  • http://gas BOB

    John and helen didnot go that distance or 84 mpg in the real world of driving of interstate at 70 mph. You see the story doesnot tell you at what speed or what roads. Its not real driving like real people do.

  • http://lespeabody.net/ Les

    I’m not sure that actually matters, Bob. The point was to set a world record, not to showcase real driving conditions. I would be interested in seeing the route they took and what their average speed was, though.

    • BOB

      It does matter because with normal driving of vw will not get you 84 mpg. So who cares if someone drives 1600 miles in three days. Its not normal driving.If you got 84 mpg with normal driving then tell us other wise its not worth talking on the matter.

      • danwat1234

        But I don’t think anyone could get anywhere near that with say a 2013 Hyundai Elantra or Chevy Cruze Eco. Maybe but I doubt it.

  • danwat1234

    Subscribed.

  • http://www.honorflightwyoming.org Honor Flight Wyoming

    How much money are they going to get?

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