This flagship
diesel model returns 58.9 MPG on the official test cycles, which are set to change next April.
Not exact matches
Bentley's new boss has confirmed that work is progressing on a range of major innovations for the brand, set to include the arrival of
diesel and hybrid powertrains, development of a new SUV
model, a
return to racing - and a dramatically lightened version of the Continental Supersports.
The new TDI
diesel model offers impressive acceleration, thanks in part to its generous torque, and
returns an even more impressive 38 mpg on the highway.
The most economical
model is the Cooper D
diesel, which
returns 74.3 mpg and emits just 100g / km of CO2.
The front - wheel - drive
diesel models promise 60mpg and there's also a powerful 2.5 - litre petrol hybrid, which is claimed to
return around 55mpg, yet has four - wheel drive available on demand.
Most UK buyers are expected to choose the 118bhp 1.6 - litre
diesel model, which emits 100g / km of CO2 and is claimed to
return more than 70mpg.
The 2007
model year saw the
return of the
diesel - powered Touareg, with a 10 - cylinder twin - turbo engine that delivered better acceleration and fuel economy than its gasoline - powered counterparts.
If you're after the lowest running costs, the 1.5 - litre
diesel ECOnetic
model with stop - start and 94bhp can
return up to 88.3 mpg, while emitting 82g / km of CO2.
If the ongoing VW
diesel emissions scandal has encouraged you to think that your next car should be a petrol
model, the more sensible 248bhp 2.0 - litre turbo
returns 47.9 mpg and emits 136g / km of CO2.
The least expensive
model is powered by the 2.0 - litre D5
diesel engine, which
returns up to 45.6 mpg and CO2 emissions of 163g / km, placing it in the 34 % Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) bracket for business car users.