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Green Car Congress: SEAT Introduces 62 MPG Ibiza Ecomotive

The Ecomotive, the SEAT analog to the Volkswagen Bluemotion models (earlier post), is based on the three-cylinder 1.4 TDI Pumpe Duse diesel engine and has carbon dioxide emissions of 99 g/km, fuel consumption of 3.8 l/100km (62 mpg US), and can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 12.8 seconds.

New software for the 1.4 TDI ECU helps deliver the increased fuel economy, while particulate emissions are further reduced thanks to the addition of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Meanwhile, modifications in the transmission, especially in the higher 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, allow lower consumption without any loss of power or responsiveness in the 1.4L 59 kW (79 hp) engine.

The new Ibiza has a Cd (coefficient of drag) figure of 0.30, compared with Cd 0.315 for the standard 1.4 TDI model. Weight has also been reduced from 1,106 kg to 1,084 kg. Special low rolling resistance 14” tires from Dunlop help reduce road friction.

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