The combined cycle figure is a totally achievable 5.1 l / 100 km, with 119 g / km of CO2 emissions.
But in real world driving conditions it is a rather different story with overall consumption that is close to that of the Panamera Diesel, which now returns
a combined cycle figure of almost 45mpg.
Audi claims
a combined cycle figure of 1.7 L / 100 km and an all - electric range of 56 km.
But in real world driving conditions it is a rather different story, with overall consumption that is close to the Panamera Diesel, which now returns
a combined cycle figure of almost 45mpg.
A 4 per cent fuel efficiency improvement on the diesel lifts
its combined cycle figure to 52.3 mpg, and drops CO2 to 141g / km.
The 34.4 mpg
combined cycle figure is unlikely to be matched in the real world; especially when the acceleration is so addictive
Arguably even more impressive than those performance figures, however, is the CO2 rating of 149g / km and
combined cycle figure of 44mpg.
They're both exceptionally efficient, with
combined cycle figures of 56.5 mpg and 64.2 mpg respectively.
Not exact matches
Under independent engineering analysis,
figures of 88.8 mpg on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s highway
cycle and 68mpg
combined are predicted.
Audi claims 40.4 mpg on the
combined cycle (39.8 mpg for the slightly heavier S1 Sportback), but in reality that
figure will be closer to 32mpg in mixed driving.
Despite this incredibly high specific output (166bhp per litre) and a 0 - 62mph time of 5.9 seconds, the RCZ R is actually the most efficient model in the petrol RCZ line - up, with impressive claimed
figures of 44.8 mpg on the
combined cycle and 145g / km of CO2 emissions.
And when you offset its 0 - 62mph time of 7.5 seconds and 146mph top speed with a
combined -
cycle figure of 61.4 mpg, it's very hard to grumble.
Official
figures suggest 56.4 mpg is possible on the
combined test
cycle, and a 117g / km CO2
figure ensures low road tax.
Some key
figures to ponder: 122bhp total power; 117g / km for C02 and 56.4 mpg in the EU
combined cycle.
The RX 450h hybrid still uses an Atkinson -
cycle version of this engine
combined with an electric motor for a
combined figure of «around 300 hp.»
Factory Performance
Figures 0 - 62 mph Less than 4.0 sec 1 / 4 - mile 12.2 sec Top speed 193 mph Fuel mileage 18 mpg (
combined, European
cycle)
However, the alluring
figure for most prospective buyers will be the 64.2 mpg it achieves on the
combined cycle.
Talking of consumption, Ferrari claims a «
combined cycle»
figure of 26.9 mpg — though of course driven with any passion, the car will return much smaller numbers.
Official
figures point to a
combined cycle average of 26.7 mpg (U.S.) in manual guise and 28.3 mpg (U.S.) with the DTC gearbox on the European test
cycle.
The hybrid petrol powertrain will officially return 54.3 MPG on the
combined NEDC
cycle, with CO2 emissions
figures of 121 g / km for the model tested.
The furiously complicated drivetrain produces a healthy 143mpg on the EU
combined cycle, though like all plug - in cars, that
figure is skewed by the test not accounting for the energy needed to charge the lithium - ion batteries for engine - free running.
Its party piece is claimed economy; even in the higher - output form the Ingenium sips only 5.1 L / 100 km, according to the ADR
combined -
cycle test; not bad for a 1664 kg (kerb) five - door SUV... and there's no doubting the nine - speed automatic also assists in achieving the headline consumption
figure.
Performance & Economy 0 - 60 mph in 5.1 secs (0 - 100 km / h in 5.3 s) 0 - 100 mph in 11.6 secs (0 - 160 km / h in 11.5 s) Max Speed: 184 mph (296 km / h) Economy: 16.7 mpg (16.9 l / 100 km)
Combined EU
Cycle (
figures are provisional and subject to Type Approval) US EPA
Cycle (fuel consumption
figures will be advised following Certification) CO2 emission: 393 g / km (
figure is provisional and subject to Type Approval)
The diesel - powered Q2 is said to offer a
combined cycle fuel consumption
figure of 5.0 L / 100 km and CO2 emissions of 131g / km.
The
combined cycle economy
figures of 83.1 mpg for the 1.6 Multijet Elite are sure help make its case for buyers to purchase.
Official
combined cycle economy
figures for plug - in hybrids are often incredibly hard to replicate in the real world, especially over longer journeys where these models are forced to use their internal combustion engines.
Official
combined cycle economy
figures are 51mpg for the 1.2 TSI petrol and 62mpg for the 108bhp diesel, but in reality most will probably get closer to 40mpg in daily driving.
The manufacturer claims an ADR
combined -
cycle fuel consumption
figure of 6.3 L / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 165g / km.
Boasting a 2.8 L / 100 km
combined -
cycle figure and a 51 km all - electric range, the Range Rover introduces JLR's Si4 PHEV powertrain to market by
combining a 2.0 - litre four - cylinder turbo - petrol engine and electric motor for total system output of 297kW / 640Nm.
Mazda says the engine is capable of delivering a
combined -
cycle fuel
figure as low as 4.8 L / 100 km on front - wheel drive variants, with all - wheel drive models sipping 5.1.
combined fuel consumption 10,0 — 9,2 l / 100 km;
combined CO2 emissions: 228 — 209 g / km * * Fuel consumption
figures are provisional (in some cases), based on the EU test
cycle and may vary depending on the tyre format specified.
Mazda says the engine is capable of delivering a
combined cycle fuel
figure as low as 4.8 L / 100 km on front - wheel drive variants, with all - wheel drive models sipping 5.1.
Our tester was fitted with the six - speed Steptronic auto gearbox, which in theory allows the engine to return a
combined fuel consumption
figure of 5.7 l / 100 km (49 mpg) in the EU
cycle.
The official
figures say the all - wheel drive CR - V is good for a
combined cycle number of 8.7 L / 100 km.
Combined cycle fuel economy
figures are listed at 8.2 L / 100 km for the manual variant and 8.4 L / 100 km for the automatic, while CO2 emissions are listed at 197 and 200g / km respectively.
The Mazda 2 Maxx brings an extra 2kW, 2Nm and a saving of 0.6 L / 100 km on the ADR
Combined cycle fuel
figure of the Neo thanks to superior engine technology.
The Outlander offers a
combined -
cycle fuel consumption
figure of 53.3 mpg, which should mean everyday fuel consumption in the mid-40s mpg.
Improved efficiency is reflected in
combined -
cycle fuel consumption of 5.8 to 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 134 to 137 grams per kilometre (EU test
figures, variations due to differences in the tyres fitted).
This engine and transmission combination has a top speed of 121 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 10.2 seconds, while its official
combined cycle fuel - economy and emissions
figures matches those of the manual version, returning 74.3 MPG or 3.8 l / 100 km and producing just 99 g / km of CO2.
well the Ibiza FR hatch, which by the way, is faster than the JDM Honda CR - Z by about 1.5 seconds in the 0 - 100 km / h sprint, records a
combined fuel economy in the EU
cycle of 62.7 mpg UK that translates to 4.5 lt / 100 km and 52.2 mpg US, with an official CO2
figure of 119 g / km.
The headline
figure for the Panamera S E-Hybrid is its claimed
combined cycle average of 75.9 mpg on the European test
cycle.
Our sprint through the hills was too brief to test the claims (7.7 L / 100 km for the front - drive turbo - petrol and just 5.6 L / 100 km for the equivalent hybrid on the
combined cycle) but rest assured we'll put those
figures under the microscope soon.
While Ford claims the Kuga burns 5.2 liters / 100 km on the
combined NEDC
cycle with corresponding CO2 emissions of 134 g / km, during my rather short time with the car I managed to get as low as 7 l / 100 km and I reckon even lower
figures are possible.
The V6 diesel on the other hand promises fuel consumption
figures of 40.1 mpg (EU) /
combined cycle.
On fuel economy it's outstanding in every spec (a few quick
combined -
cycle comparison
figures: Honda Civic VTi 6.9 L / 100 km; Holden Cruze diesel auto and 1.4 petrol turbo both 6.9; Mazda Mazda3 diesel 5.7; Renault Fluence petrol CVT 7.9; Hyundai Elantra 1.8 petrol auto 7.1).
The new model offers 110kW (up 5kW) and 330Nm (up 10Nm), and a
combined cycle fuel
figure of just 4.1 L / 100 km (down 0.9 L).
The higher performance 103kW engine is only available with a DSG box as standard, and returns a
combined -
cycle fuel consumption
figure of 5.2 L / 100 km, based on using the recommended 95 RON ULP, as is the case for the 90kW engine.
ADR
figures show the XD Astina has a
combined -
cycle consumption
figure of 5.0 L / 100 km in manual form and 5.2 when fitted with an automatic.
Even with this performance, the Bentayga Diesel can return a
combined fuel economy
figure of 35.8 mpg on the European
cycle (allowing it to have a range of 621 miles).
Audi says the Q7 is capable of delivering a
combined -
cycle fuel
figure of 5.9 L / 100 km, though on test we managed 11.66.