For those of you interested in diesels... here are my stats for my 2006 jetta tdi. Keep in mind that the car has only seen wisconsin, minnesota and illinois (once - hopefully never again :D) The other caveat is that i only drive 20-25 miles to work so the engine is barely getting happy by the time i get there. The computer in the car says the overall mileage has been between 45mpg adn 55mpg... my high was in the 60's on the way back from St Loius. The cost savings of service every 10K and the lack of having to haul (and replace) any batteries for a hybrid is well worth it for me. I too went from a Dodge Grand Caravan (1994) to my new slick ride. So even though diesel is pricier i still am doing far better.