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Originally Posted by Laurentiu
The 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid promises a fuel economy of 1.9 L/100 km (123.8 mpg US or 149 mpg Imperial) with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km.
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Let's see what it actually delivers.
It's tough attaining or beating the EU fuel consumption figures.
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The front wheels of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be driven by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbo diesel, which produces 215 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 Nm.
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Oversized, overpowered engine.
On spritmonitor.de, none of these engines fitted to a Volvo V50 beat 6L/100 km or 39.2 mpg (US) in actual driving.
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1.9l/100km on a car this size...that certainly makes me drool 
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It makes me laugh, as it ain't gonna happen.