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cptsideways · 10-11-2013, 03:53 PM

This is all very well, but here in Europe they massage the figures somewhat based on start stop in the test cycle.

Here in Europe the whole average published figures are increased, which means if you buy a 50mpg car & never drive in the city you will get nothing like the published figures, they are typically 20%-25% off reality.

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cptsideways EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	This is all very well, but here in Europe they massage the figures somewhat based on start stop in the test cycle. Here in Europe the whole average published figures are increased, which means if you buy a 50mpg car & never drive in the city you will get nothing like the published figures, they are typically 20%-25% off reality. __________________ Black Lupo 3L 1.2tdi Manual converted the windsurfing bus! Kermit the Lupo 3L 1.2 Tdi with a current mpg record of 114mpg (imperial) Now sold G1 JDM Insight I hate the ride but love the quirkiness