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Old 07-01-2011, 12:25 PM   #10 (permalink)
katiep
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is it really that efficient? I'm so curious about this topic!

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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
If only it were to ever get into production... Heck, I wouldn't mind a 1.2L in my way smaller Paseo!
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And mileage isn’t bad, either. Bosch pegs fuel consumption at 40 mpg (5.9L/100 km), based on the European driving cycle.
Let me preface this with how I think 40mpg is awesome and great since it's a HUGE improvement over most of the cars on the road!!

Now, keep in mind I'm not very engine savvy, but when I hear about these kinds of cars with small engines and they're supposed to be more efficient..... I think of my 2000 Toyota Echo that got 40-42 mpg when driving efficiency wasn't on my radar yet (I was a teen in a hurry all the time, lead foot). Isn't this 3 cylinder 1.2L engine not as efficient, then, as my 1.5L 4 cylinder in that Echo?

I know other parts of the car come into play here. I believe the Echo is lighter, for example. It's about 2,000 lbs, while I think the Passats are around 3,000. Both cars have about the same Cd of 0.3. Well, in other words, I guess I'm asking this: would putting that same 3 cylinder 1.2L engine in the 2000 Toyota Echo result in better than 40mpg, if the Echo gets 40mpg while having its current engine?
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