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Fuel co ns umption,
CO
2
emissions
Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed by
1999/100/EC) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption since
1996.
The direc tiv e 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 m ust not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel consumption
of a p artic ular vehicle.
The calculation of fuel consumption as
specified by directive 1999/100/EC takes
account of the vehicle’s kerb weight,
ascertained in accordance with the said
regula tion. Optional extras may result in
slightly higher fuel consumption and CO
2
emission levels than those quoted.
To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282
by num ber of litre s/100 km.
S aving fuel, p rote cting the e nvironm ent –
see page 140.
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