256 Technical Data
Fuel consumption, CO
2
-emissions
Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed
by 2004/3/EC) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
The directive is oriented to actual driving
practices: Urban driving is rated at
approx.
1
/
3
and off-road driving with
approx.
2
/
3
(urban and extra-urban
consumption). Cold starts and acceleration
phases are also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
2
-emission is also
a constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel consumption
of a particular vehicle.
All values are based on the EU base model
with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption as
specified by directive 2004/3/EC takes
account of the vehicle’s kerb weight,
ascertained in accordance with the said
regulation. Optional extras may result in
slightly higher fuel consumption and
CO
2
-emission levels than those quoted.
Fuel economy, Protecting the environment
3 151.
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