Will a CT 200h provide better mpg than an A4 diesel?

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Will a CT 200h provide better mpg than an A4 diesel?

I can easily achieve 45-50mpg on my route to work each day in my Audi A4 2.0 TDI. It's a 16 mile trip, mainly on A-roads and motorways.

I average 45mph on the A road with two islands & no stops and then at a healthy legal speed on the motorway, a 25 minute journey.

There is a short half mile of slow moving stop/start traffic when arriving at work from the motorway.

The company car is due for renewal. From your video, the BIK benefits of a Lexus CT200H are clear.

My question is, will I really get better fuel costs with a hybrid over A4 2.0 TDI? Or is the new A6 2.0 TDI Saloon more suitable for my higher average speed journeys to work?

Won't the hybrid battery be depleted after the motorway section?

Asked on 25 March 2011 by TWOCARDAD

Answered by Honest John

Hybrids work best in hilly conditions and in stop start traffic situations. They are definitely not at their best at constant speed on a motorway, even though UK motorways have gradients.

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