Rover 75 Saloon, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Fuel Consumption
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Fuel Consumption FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures shown have been calculated using a standard testing procedure (the new EC test procedure from Directive
99/100/EC), and produced in accordance with The Passenger Car Fuel Consumption (Amendment) Order 1996. Under normal use, a
car's actual fuel consumption figures may differ from those achieved through the test procedure, depending on driving technique, road and
traffic conditions, environmental factors, vehicle load and condition.
Urban cycle
The urban test cycle is carried out from a cold start and consists of a series of accelerations, decelerations and periods of steady speed driving
and engine idling. The maximum speed attained during the test is 50 km/h with an average speed of 19 km/h.
Extra-urban cycle
The extra urban test cycle is carried out immediately after the urban test. Approximately half of the test comprises steady-speed driving,
while the remainder consists of a series of accelerations, decelerations and engine idling. The maximum test speed is 120 km/h and the
average speed 63 km/h. The test is carried out over a distance of 7 km.
Combined
The combined figure is an average of the urban and extra-urban test cycle results, which has been weighted to take account of the different
distances covered during the two tests.
NOTE: These figures should not be compared with figures produced using the ECE/EEC procedure previously required by The Passenger Car Fuel
Consumption Order 1983. Because of the changes in test procedure, even the urban figures would differ if the same car were subjected to both tests.