Diesel is new the green

For diesel fans in the U.S., it must seem like Christmas. Audi has been heavily marketing its diesel engines, and other automakers have joined the bandwagon. The surge in diesel passenger car availability comes from customer interest in high mileage vehicles, and new technologies that clean diesel emissions. Diesels do particularly well on the highway, so if your commute involves a lot of medium- to high-speed driving over long distances, check out these cars to see if one fits your needs.

2014 Audi Q5 TDI Audi’s medium-sized crossover is just one of many new models featuring diesel engines. During our review of this car, we saw average fuel economy in the high-20s, impressive considering its size, weight, and power. Of course, Audi is also a leader in connected cabin technology, equipping the Q5 with Google Earth maps, landmark information, and real time parking availability.

Fuel economy: 24 mpg city/31 mpg highway

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