Note that the cruze turbo diesel gets 46 MPG highway. Diesel prices fluctuate often but in recent history it's been more expensive [1]. The gas cruze gets up

Note that the cruze turbo diesel gets 46 MPG highway. Diesel prices fluctuate often but in recent history it's been more expensive [1]. The gas cruze gets up to 42 MPG highway -- Finally a modern car matching my 1990 Toyota Tercel, which until recently I could not replace without sacrificing fuel economy. The plausible excuse for worsening or at-best-similar fuel economy is the added weight for safety equipment. Engines have been getting better but cars are getting safer and therefore heavier. [1] http://www.factcheck.org/2008/05/diesel-fuel-and-gasoline-costs/ http://www.factcheck.org/2008/05/diesel-fuel-and-gasoline-co...