Fuel Consumption, Co Emissions - Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual

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Fuel consumption, CO
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Directive 80/1268/EEC (last modified
by 2004/3/EC) 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. /
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consumption). Cold starts and acceleration
phases are also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
constituent of the directive.
and off-road driving with
(urban and extra-urban
emission is also a
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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 kerbweight,
ascertained in accordance with these
regulations. Optional extras may result in
slightly higher fuel consumption and CO
emission levels than those quoted.
To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282
by number of litres/100 km.
Saving fuel, protecting the environment,
see page 200.
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