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Old 9th September 2010, 23:14   #6
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Originally Posted by Frank Incensed View Post
As for the motor being too (thermally) efficient, then why does it use so much diesel for the power output?
Anecdotal, tbh. What are you comparing it to?

There are 50 million reasons why car x will give more MPG than car y

Comparison wise, the VW Passat with the 1.9 (only 5% smaller engine...) TDI gives 50 MPG in 100 BHP guide, and 48 in the 130 BHP model... very similar to the slightly more powerful and slightly heavier Rover 75 / ZT.
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