Fuel Consumption, Co - Opel Tigra TwinTop Owner's Manual

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Fuel consumption, CO

-emissions
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Directive 80/1268/EEC (last amended
by 2004/3/EC) has been applicable to
the measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
The directive is oriented to actual driving
practices: Urban driving is rated at
1
approx. / and off-road driving with
3
2
approx. / (urban and extra-urban
3
consumption). Cold starts and acceleration
phases are also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO emission is also
2
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.
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