Our A4 had covered about 6,000 kilometers from new, and its board computer displayed an all -
time combined fuel consumption of 7 l / 100 km (33.6 mpg US).
We drove the car for around 400 kilometers, and most of
the time the combined fuel consumption sat above the 10 l / 100 km mark.
Not exact matches
But I did not see the point in doing it separately, so I
combined both the steps and do the entire cooking in the pressure cooker itself which in turn saves
time, energy,
fuel and prevents loss of nutrition as well.
If you then
combine that with E85
fuel, which is 15 percent gasoline and 85 percent ethanol, you just got a 320 - mile - per - gallon SUV because the efficiency
times the biofuel saving of oil multiplies.
Burning
fuel produces about four
times more climate pollution every year than forestry and agriculture
combined — a figure that is growing.
Though exact numbers aren't out yet, Volvo has at least confirmed its new T8 twin - engine plug - in hybrid powertrain will be available — it develops 395bhp in the XC90 with a 0 - 60
time of 5.6 seconds and a
combined fuel economy figure of 112.9 mpg.
This all - new four - cylinder engine runs smooth thanks to internal balance shafts to counteract vibration,
combines power with good
fuel efficiency thanks to variable valve
timing / lift and direct
fuel injection, and operates with an easy, free - revving liveliness thanks to careful detailing to reduce friction and because, well, that's just the Honda way.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires
FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway /
combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part -
time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and
fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar
fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
If you want to save more
fuel,
combine coasting on neutral and engine braking when approaching each stop and anticipate in
time.
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.
Now that compact crossovers like the 2013 Toyota RAV4 really
combine all the comfort and convenience of a big -
time SUV in an affordable,
fuel - efficient package that fits those tiny parking spaces down at Target, we're totally prepared to say that they are a good thing for almost everybody.
The Carrera S drivetrain brings with it a 3.8 - litre flat - six engine, boasting 394bhp and
combining a 4.3 sec 0 - 62
time and 186mph top speed with 32.5 mpg
fuel economy if you specific the optional seven - speed PDK twin - clutch gearbox.
Because of both variable valve
timing and cylinder deactivation system, the S6 achieves wonderful
fuel mileage estimates of 17 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in
combined driving.
So, owners can pick from something as sensible as the 184hp four - cylinder 420i with its 0 - 100 km / h
time of 7.3 seconds and a
combined fuel economy of 6.1 l / 100 km.
Featuring dual overhead cams and Variable Valve
Timing technology (VVT), this engine
combines the push of 173 horsepower and 166 lb - ft of torque with impressive
fuel economy as efficient as 9.2 L / 100 km (31 mpg) highway.
Gas mileage is still the same as when we bought it, with 27ish mpg's
combined driving and premium
fuel every
time we fill.
For proof, look at its swift 7.8 - second 0 -60-mph
time along with an EPA
combined fuel economy estimate of 30 mpg.
The latest powertrain technologies — including advanced turbocharging, high - pressure direct
fuel - injection and twin variable valve
timing — are
combined to provide outstanding driveability, with very strong bottom - end performance and an extremely broad, torquey power band.
Meantime,
combined NEDC
fuel consumption and emissions are listed at just 2.8 L / 100 km and 64g / km respectively, there's an all - electric driving range of 51 km and a fast - charging
time of two hours 45 minutes.
The state - of - the - art new 177kW, 2.0 - litre Si4 petrol engine
combines direct
fuel injection, turbo charging and twin variable valve
timing for exceptional driveability and
fuel efficiency, delivering 0 - 100 kph in 7.6 seconds *.
Estimated 0 — 60 mph
time is 5.5 seconds and this powerful engine deliveres an estimated
combined fuel economy of 19 mpg.
Market launch of the new MINI 5 door with four model variants (
combined fuel consumption: 5.9 — 3.6 l / 100 km,
combined CO2 emissions: 136 — 95 g / km); two petrol and two diesel engines of the new generation available with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; MINI Cooper 5 door with 100 kW / 136 hp 3 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper S 5 door with 141 kW / 192 hp 4 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper D 5 door with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 hp) and MINI Cooper SD 5 door featuring new 4 - cylinder diesel engine presented for the first
time with an output of 125 kW / 170 hp; 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, 6 - speed Steptronic transmission or Steptronic sports transmission as an optional extra; extensive MINIMALISM technology including auto start / stop function and optional GREEN mode.
Disclaimer: Jeep Provided the vehicles, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2016 Make: Jeep Model: Grand Cherokee Trim: Summit Engine: 3.6 L 24 - Valve VVT V6 Driveline: Eight - Speed Automatic, Full -
Time 4WD Horsepower @ RPM: Torque @ RPM:
Fuel Economy: City / Highway /
Combined - 18/25/21 Curb Weight: lbs Location of Manufacture: Detroit, MI Base Price: $ 52,595 As Tested Price: $ 54,085 (Includes $ 995.00 Destination Charge) Options: DarkSienna Brown / Black Interior - $ 495.00 Year: 2016 Make: Jeep Model: Wrangler Unlimited Trim: 75th Anniversary Engine: 3.6 L 24 - Valve VVT V6 Driveline: Five - Speed Automatic, Part -
Time 4WD Horsepower @ RPM: Torque @ RPM:
Fuel Economy: City / Highway /
Combined - 16/20/18 Curb Weight: lbs Location of Manufacture: Toledo, OH Base Price: $ 33,695 As Tested Price: $ 48,530 (Includes $ 995.00 Destination Charge) Options: Jeep 75th Anniversary Package 24H - $ 4,680.00 Dual Top Group - $ 1,785.00 Tru - Lok Differential - $ 1,500.00 Five - Speed Automatic - $ 1,350.00 Freedom Top Body Color Three - Piece Hardtop - $ 1,100.00 Alpine Premium Nine - Speaker Audio System w / All - Weather Subwoofer - $ 945.00 Radio 430N - $ 600.00 Hard Top Headliner - $ 495.00 Supplemental Front - Seat Mounted Side Airbags - $ 495.00 Remote Start System - $ 495.00
At the same
time, BMW says its hybrid concept should be good for a
combined fuel - economy rating of 90.2 mpg.
Disclaimer: Jeep Provided the vehicles, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2016 Make: Jeep Model: Grand Cherokee Trim: Summit Engine: 3.6 L 24 - Valve VVT V6 Driveline: Eight - Speed Automatic, Full -
Time 4WD Horsepower @ RPM: Torque @ RPM:
Fuel Economy: City / Highway /
Combined - 18/25/21 Curb Weight: lbs Location of Manufacture: Detroit, MI Base Price: $ 52,595 As Tested Price: $ 54,085 (Includes $ 995.00 Destination Charge) Options: DarkSienna Brown / Black Interior - $ 495.00 Year: 2016 Make: Jeep Model: Wrangler Unlimited Trim: 75th Anniversary Engine: 3.6 L 24 - Valve VVT V6 Driveline: Five - Speed Automatic, Part -
Time 4WD Horsepower @ RPM: Torque @ RPM:
Fuel Economy: City / Highway /
Combined - 16/20/18 Curb Weight: lbs Location of Manufacture: Toledo, OH Base Price: $ 33,695 As Tested Price: $ 48,530 (Includes $ 995.00 Destination Charge) Options: Jeep 75th Anniversary Package 24H - $ 4,680.00 Dual Top Group - $ 1,785.00 Tru - Lok Differential - $ 1,500.00 Five - Speed Automatic - $ 1,350.00 Freedom Top Body Color Three - Piece Hardtop - $ 1,100.00 Alpine Premium Nine - Speaker Audio System w / All - Weather Subwoofer - $ 945.00 Radio 430N - $ 600.00 Hard Top Headliner - $ 495.00 Supplemental Front - Seat Mounted Side Airbags - $ 495.00 Remote Start System - $ 495.00 View full article
The VVEL system
combines hydraulic - controlled variable valve
timing and electronically controlled variable valve lift on the intake side, helping to improve not only performance and response but also emissions and
fuel efficiency (over a non-VVEL system).
The 640i petrol posts the same 0 - 62mph
time, but uses far more
fuel, with a
combined figure of 37.7 mpg.
BMW's new straight - six gasoline engine for the first
time combines a twin - scroll turbocharger, direct
fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management in one drive unit.
Considering we recorded a decent 7.3 - second 0 -60-mph
time at the track, the EPA
fuel economy ratings are impressive at 28 mpg
combined (24 city / 36 highway) for a rear - drive sedan with the automatic.
The new 3.0 - liter gaosline engine
combines turbocharging, direct
fuel injection and VALVETRONIC for the first
time.
Fuel economy measured in at 25 miles per gallon, about on par for the 500X's
combined mileage rating, but considering most of our
time was spent on the highway, we expected it to be a bit better.
With the air conditioner on and the Cherokee in two - wheel - drive mode most of the
time,
fuel mileage averaged about 14 mpg in
combined cityhighway driving.
With a choice of transmissions as well as Direct Injection, Active
Fuel Management ™ and Continuously Variable Valve
Timing, the Z06 brilliantly
combines extreme power with efficiency.
The hybrid nature of the powertrain helps deliver sporty performance alongside decent
fuel efficiency: zero - to - 100 km / h (60 mph)
times should be around 5.9 seconds;
combined fuel economy has been rated as low 3.0 L / 100 km by European hybrid efficiency standards.
Coupled with a nine - speed automatic that shuffles drive to all four wheels, the S 63 claims a 0 - 100 km / h
time of just 3.5 seconds, a top speed of 250km / h and a claimed
fuel consumption figure of 9.3 L / 100 km
combined.
The claimed 0 - 100 km / h
time for the Corsa is set at 10.4 seconds, but the overtaking acceleration and in - gear punch are the real main attractions — whilst
fuel consumption is also particularly tidy at a claimed 5l / 100 km on a
combined cycle.
At the same
time, it is claimed to return
combined fuel economy of 39.9 mpg (US) on the European cycle.
That said, in Eco mode I received tremendous
fuel economy, flirting most of the
time with the advertised
combined efficiency of 4.8 L / 100 km.
drop in curb weight, a longer wheelbase, a 0 - 60 MPH acceleration
time of less than six seconds, and an EPA - estimated
combined fuel economy of as much as 25 MPG, the completely redesigned 2018 Audi Q5 is sure to make a huge splash in the Hoffman Estates, IL area.
The transmission trims the claimed 0 -60-mph (0 - 97 km / h)
time from 6.0 to 5.8 seconds, and raises
fuel economy by 6 %
combined.
In the Macan Turbo, this results in an official 0 - 62 mph
time of 4.8 sec (or 4.6 sec when ordered with an optional Sport Chrono package) and a 165 mph top speed together with
combined cycle
fuel economy of 31.7 mpg.
At that
time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with
fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg
combined (7.8, 5.6 and 6.9 l / 100 km, respectively).
The Mercedes - Benz GLC F ‑ CELL EQ Power
combines practical advantages such as a long range (500 kilometres in the standard cycle) and short hydrogen
fuelling times with locally emission - free driving.
The 2015 CR - V features increased EPA
fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7 / 6.9 / 8.1 l / 100 km)(city / highway /
combined) for front - wheel - drive models and 26/33/28 mpg (9.0 / 7.1 / 8.4 l / 100 km) for Real
Time AWD models, both increasing +4 / +3 / +3 mpg over 2014 models — i.e., an increase in the
combined rating of 11.5 % and 12 %, respectively, compared to the 2014 models.
At the same
time, Volvo Cars» engine specialists have succeeded in cutting
fuel consumption by about 10 percent to 10.2 l / 100 km (EU
Combined).
For the first
time, a
fuel efficient, low emission parallel hybrid system is
combined with an ultra precise 6 - speed manual gearbox.
The 2014 Chevy Corvette will be powered by an all - new 6.2 - liter V8 that
combines direct
fuel injection, continuously variable camshaft
timing and cylinder deactivation to make the sports car both powerful and
fuel efficient.
The system's total
combined output is 134 horsepower, which is capable of delivering 0 - 60 mph
times of 9.8 seconds and EPA
fuel economy of 43 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.
With a choice of transmissions as well as Direct Injection, Active
Fuel Management ™ and Continuously Variable Valve
Timing, Z06 brilliantly
combines extreme power with efficiency.
The 90deg engine delivers 444bhp but, through a series of upgrades that include new twin - scroll turbochargers and a higher 10.5:1 compression ratio, it now provides an added 37 lb ft of torque at 479 lb ft.. This gives the range - topping 7 Series a 0 - 62mph
time of 4.4 sec, a 155mph top speed,
combined fuel consumption of 34.9 mpg and CO2 emissions of 189g / km.