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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bmwnz, Feb 22, 4:21pm
Is it a Multipla! Izzat why you are embarrassed!
edangus, Feb 22, 4:42pm
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, 4:54pm
Nah come on Pete cough ??
therafter1, Feb 22, 4:55pm
I have heard that that applies to the odd other ???thing??
edangus, Feb 22, 5:00pm
Same, but I was told the weight distribution and top end performance were also a contributing factor in the assessment.
ralphdog1, Feb 22, 5:02pm
Don't be silly. Multipla's make fuel as you drive, not consume it. Have you not been listening!
pestri, Feb 22, 5:18pm
The slagging has already started and no brand model or type has been mentioned. geeez wayne !
vtecintegra, Feb 22, 5:37pm
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, 5:44pm
Thanks for that, spot on.
bmwnz, Feb 22, 6:36pm
ROTFL. That'll larn me to skim read.