Fiat 500 Twin Air 69mpg??
Have caught wind of a new version of the Fiat 500. Anyone know anymore about this car and the supposed 69 mpg (imp) that it gets? Any chance it sells in North America?
***UPDATE**** Apologies, I repeated a search and found some information. |
The fuel economy test in europe and the US are very different. It usually over states the EPA numbers by 25-30% depending on the car.
69mpg imp = 57mpg US or ~42mpg in the EPA test cycle. Still impressed? I'm not. |
is mpg.....mpg....is mpg??
Thanks for the insight. Although based in Canada, I absolutely use the EPA numbers as a reference and I wish the Canadian agency ( Natural Resources ) would start using a more realistic rating. I saw the 69 mpg and thought this might be worthwhile. I continue the research. Thanks again.
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...there are gallons US, gallons Imperial and Liters, and there are miles and meters.
...hence, the many differing FE numbers. |
I think the 500 with the Twin Air can be ecodriven to far exceed the EPA rating; like any car. A high efficiency 875cc twin would be a wonderful place to start -- it sounds bad ass, too!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csax_LrCy9I |
^ What he said.
The Fiat 500 was designed to beat the system, and it did. It's also fun to drive. But it's certainly not the most economical thing out there. |
I have a Fiat Punto with the Twinair engine.
It's larger and heavier than the Fiat 500 and I get 49 mpg on my commute to work (10 miles including cold start). |
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49 mpg or 4.8L/100km sound like a good start, given the use of the car Using the 100+ Hypermiling / ecodriving tips & tactics for better mpg - EcoModder.com and 65+ Vehicle modifications for better fuel economy - EcoModder.com you'll be able to better that quite a bit ;) |
Thanks!
Yes 4.8 l/100 km, but I'm not sure why you mention diesel, as it does have a gasoline engine (and I'm planning on converting it, such that I can run it on LPG too). My commute consists of highway mostly (speedlimit is 100 km/h). (Still crossing a few traffic lights and rotarys though). |
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