When you think back in the late '70's, 80's trying to get beyond 10 mpg with trucks and even some cars was something to behold, spent more time gassing than driving. Then along came VW with the Rabbit, and me being about as frugal as a cheap Scotsman bought one. When I first got to Calgary, it was .10c a litre, $4.00 to fill. Drive all month. First trip from Calgary to Toronto cost me $49, less than the first night in a fleabag motel. amazing what technology can do when needed. Figured I can get 1400km/875 miles from a full tank on the truck if I keep it under 115km/hr/70mph. And it's got a small tank.