Operation Manual

316 Technical data
Fuel consumption, CO
2
emissions
Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed
by 1999/100/EC) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
The directive is oriented to actual driving
practices: Urban driving is rated at approx.
1
/
3
and off-road driving with approx.
2
/
3
(urban and extra-urban consumption).
Cold starts and acceleration phases are
also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
2
emission is also a
constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel consumption
of a particular vehicle.
All values are based on the EU base model
with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption as
specified by directive 1999/100/EC takes
account of the vehicle’s kerb weight,
ascertained in accordance with these
regulations. Optional extras may result in
slightly higher fuel consumption and CO
2
emission levels than those quoted.
To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282
by number of litres/100 km.
Saving fuel, protecting the environment –
see page 200.