Fuel Economy. I recently bought a new car the fuel advisory sticker claimed a combined cycle of 76 km100l but so far i have got

bmwnz, Feb 22, 10:21pm

Is it a Multipla! Izzat why you are embarrassed!

edangus, Feb 22, 10:42pm

Clarkson already proved this figures are rubbish years ago. Remember he drove a Prius and and M3 round the track - 10 laps.The M3 had better fuel efficiency when driven at the same speed as the prius.

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/727346/

"It isn't what you drive that matters, its how you drive it"

therafter1, Feb 22, 10:54pm

Nah come on Pete cough ??

therafter1, Feb 22, 10:55pm

I have heard that that applies to the odd other ???thing??

edangus, Feb 22, 11:00pm

Same, but I was told the weight distribution and top end performance were also a contributing factor in the assessment.

ralphdog1, Feb 22, 11:02pm

Don't be silly. Multipla's make fuel as you drive, not consume it. Have you not been listening!

pestri, Feb 22, 11:18pm

The slagging has already started and no brand model or type has been mentioned. geeez wayne !

vtecintegra, Feb 22, 11:37pm

Exactly how depends on whether the number was calculated under the Australian, European or Japanese test.

This is a summary of how the Australian one works: http://news.drive.com.au/drive/buying-tips/qa-official-fuel-consumption-figures-20101216-18yws.html

pestri, Feb 22, 11:44pm

Thanks for that, spot on.

bmwnz, Feb 23, 12:36am

ROTFL. That'll larn me to skim read.

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Fuel Economy. I recently bought a new car the fuel advisory sticker claimed a combined cycle of 76 km100l but so far i have got

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