Opel Antara Owner's Manual page 219

Fuel consumption, CO
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Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed
by 2004/3/EG) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
emissions
The directive is oriented to actual driving
practices: Urban driving is rated at
1
approx. /
3
2
approx. /
3
consumption). Cold starts and acceleration
phases are also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
constituent of the directive.
and extra-urban driving with
(urban and extra-urban
emission is also a
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Technical data
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/EG takes
account of the vehicle's kerb weight,
ascertained in accordance with these
regulations. Optional extras may result
in slightly higher fuel consumption
and CO emission levels than those
2
quoted.
To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282
by number of litres/100 km.
Save fuel, protect the environment –
see page 129.
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