We explain the different kerb
weight figures quoted and what they mean.
Not exact matches
All the major pollsters
quote figures that give more
weight to this group than to others - with the results that we're actually only looking at a proportion of the electorate.
For the record, the
figure is 1,425 kg (versus a
quoted weight of 1,430 kg for the Carrera).
Nothing is ever straightforward when manufacturers
quote weight figures.
Consider, too, that the
quoted dry
weight is 1350 kg, so likely to be c1450kg with a full load of fluids, and suddenly that crucial but rarely
quoted torque - to -
weight figure doesn't look terribly impressive.
Unladen
weight (EU) in kg: the
figure quoted includes a 90 per cent tank filling, 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.
Other eco tech includes light
weight construction (although no
figures are
quoted), «a regenerative braking system» thought to be an intelligent alternator like the Mini's and an emphasis on low resistance in the engine and CVT auto transmission.
Despite the
weight and the W12 engine, Bentley are
quoting official economy of 22.1 mpg and emissions of 292g / km, thanks in part to stop - start, cylinder deactivation and a «Sail» mode — but in the real world, especially if you use the Bentayga's performance, you might struggle to make double
figures.
The official (
weighted combined) CO2 emissions
figure is just 49 g / km and the test fuel economy is
quoted at 134.5 mpg.
With a curb
weight put at 3,366 pounds, the new Audi concept boasts a
weight - to - power ratio of 6.5 pounds per hp — exactly the same
figure quoted for Audi's range topping 542 - hp 5.2 - liter V10 - powered R8 V10 Plus.
This time the e-Tron gets 204bhp from a pair of electric motors driving the rear wheels (and Audi are still playing silly buggers by
quoting torque
figures of 1954lb / ft), with the batteries built under the car to keep accommodation acceptable and
weight distribution at 60/40.
The Balthus
quote wasn't intentional, but I love his work so much and how the
weight of his
figures quotes Piero della Francesca.