<Side by Side Comparison of Hybrids

Volkswagon Diesel Jetta Wagon

From the above websites you can do a comparison of the Honda Civic Hybrid or the Toyota Prius Hybrid with the Volkswagon Diesel Jetta Wagon and see that the VW Jetta Wagon is $2000 cheaper to buy, has 3-times the cargo capacity, and gets approximately equal fuel economy. Diesel fuel is cheaper than gasoline at the pump, so you will save money on fuel with the VW Jetta Wagon diesel. A diesel engine probably also has alot more torque, maybe even some towing capacity, compared to the wimpy hybrid electric, so you might be able to get a tow hitch welded on for your tent-trailer. And oh yes, the Jetta Wagon has 4 years basic warranty, and 5 years powertrain warranty, whereas the Honda Civic hybrid has only 3 years warranty across the board. A hybrid car has a big battery pack that will need to be replaced every 3-4 years, and that will cost you $5000. You would be lucky if it crapped out before the warranty expired. Diesel engines are super tough, and relatively cheap. They will last the life of the car.

Volkswagon currently has the most economical car that is licensed for use on the road, and it is a diesel. It gets 3-times the fuel economy of any hybrid car currently in existence. I just hope they get mass-produced.

Diesel is better.