Not exact matches
At the
same time, the
fuel economy is
claimed to improve by about 10 percent, although on our high - intensity tour, our red rascal didn't meet that benchmark.
The
claims are the
same too - the new I - Shift Dual Clutch improves driveability and makes the flow of power seamless, with performance and
fuel economy benefits.
Ford
claims that in addition to the increased performance, the new engine will help the Explorer return at least the
same, if not better,
fuel economy (the old 2.0 - liter Explorer returned 28 mpg on the highway).
The diesel offers the stronger performance; although 0 - 62mph times are the
same for both engines at a
claimed 11.5 sec, however, the diesel's
fuel economy is almost 25 per cent better, achieving a
claimed 70.6 mpg combined, compared to 53.3 mpg.
At the
same time, it is
claimed to return combined
fuel economy of 39.9 mpg (US) on the European cycle.
The 138bhp version of this engine, despite its boost in power, returns the
same claimed economy figures, so you shouldn't be paying any more in terms of
fuel costs for the faster version, and business users will incur BIK tax at the
same rate with both engines.
You don't get the
same get - up - and - go as the 2.7, but there's still power enough here to keep you comfortably at highway speeds, with better
fuel economy to boot (Ford
claims 13.6 and 9.8 L / 100 km for the Sport in city and highway conditions respectively, and 11.8 / 8.4 for the Titanium with the 2.0).
Mated to a responsive, paddle - shiftable 8 - speed Tiptronic automatic transmission teamed with Audi's Quattro AWD system, the engine takes this handsome and notably lighter hauler from 0 - 60 mph in a
claimed 5.7 seconds, gives it a stellar 7,700 - pound towing capability, and earns 19 mpg city / 25 mpg highway
fuel economy numbers from the EPA compared to the 16/22 comparative stats of the previous - generation Q7 with the
same powertrain.
The benefits are much the
same as they are in the Golf: a moderate all - electric range, brisk acceleration, admirable (if misleading)
claimed fuel economy and the low taxation prospect of 39g / km of CO2 emissions.
Despite the extra poke Land Rover
claims the
same 13.7 L / 100 km combined
fuel economy rate as the rest of the supercharged V8 line - up.
The
same engine also returns a
claimed 72.4 mpg in combined
fuel economy, which should give you an estimated tank range of 890 miles.