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Technical Data
The directive is oriented to actual driving
practices: Urban driving is rated at
The figures given must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel consumption
of a particular vehicle.
Fuel consumption,
CO2 emissions
Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed by
1999/100/EC) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
1
approx. /3 and extra-urban driving at
2
approx. /3 (urban and extra-urban
All values are based on the EU base model
with standard equipment.
consumption). Cold starts and acceleration
phases are also taken into consideration.
The calculation of fuel consumption as
specified by directive 1999/100/EC takes
account of the vehicle’s kerbweight,
ascertained in accordance with the said
regulation. Optional extras may result in
slightly higher fuel consumption and CO2
emission levels than those quoted.
The specification of CO2 emission is also a
constituent of the directive.
To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282
by num ber of litres/100 km.
Saving fuel, p rotecting the environm ent –
see page 140.
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