VW makes virtually the same engine right here in the US [that can't be sold here]
The Ford engine get slightly better mileage. As I understand, gas taxes are the only source of funding for the highways.[least in Texas] Double the fuel economy, the amount collected gets cut in half. Thus, no highpro diesel engines in the US.
“VW makes virtually the same engine right here in the US [that can’t be sold here]”
Talking tdis, VW sells diesel Jettas, Golfs, Touregs, and Passats here.
And the same or similar engines go into VW Group’s Audis in A3, Q7.
So they do sell them here.
Jettas and Golfs with diesels range from $25,000 to $30,000.
Loaded tdi Passat under $35,000.
So VW, Audi, BMW and Mercedes all sell diesels, made the investment to qualify them for 50 states.
But not a single former Big Three pursues this market. In fact it is very disappointing how few engine options are offered in the US market. Most Japanese/Korean companies have diesel for other markets, but none in the US.
I hope Ford sells the tdi Focus here, but at a reasonalble price premium.