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Useless loads
Do not overload the boot (especially in
town), as this will heavily affect fuel con-
sumption and stability of the vehicle.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or ski rack imme-
diately after use. These accessories lower
air drag and adversely affect consumption
levels. For particularly bulky loads the use
of a trailer is preferable.
Electric services
Use electric devices only for the neces-
sary time. Rearscreen heating, additional
headlights, wipers and the heater fan
consume a considerable amount of ener-
gy, increasing the need for current highers
fuel consumption (up to +25% in the ur-
ban cycle).Climate control system
The climate control system is a further
load that weighs considerably on the en-
gine inducing higher consumption levels
(on average up to +20%). Outside tem-
perature permitting, preferably use the air
vents.
Spoilers
The use of spoilers that have not been
certified by Alfa Romeo can adversely af-
fect air drag and fuel consumption.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine stationary at i-
dle speed or high speed: in these condi-
tions the engine warms much more slow-
ly, increasing consumption and emissions.
It is therefore advisable to move off im-
mediately and slowly, avoiding high
speeds. This will warm up the engine
more quickly.
Pointless manoeuvres
Avoid revving the engine when waiting
at traffic lights and before switching the
engine off. This, like revving before
changing gear, serves absolutely no pur-
pose on modern cars and increases con-
sumption and emission levels.
Gearshifting
As soon as the road and traffic condi-
tions permit it, engage a higher gear. The
use of a low gear to obtain lively acceler-
ating increases fuel consumption.
In the same way, incorrect use of a gear
increases consumption, emission and en-
gine wear.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption values shown in the following tables were established during homologation tests prescribed in specific European
Directives.
The test conditions adopted include the following:
–an urban cycle:this includes cold starting followed by simulation of a mixed urban route;
–an extraurban cycle:this includes frequent accelerating in all gears, simulating normal extraurban use of the vehicle; the speed
varies between 0 and 120 kph;
–combined consumption:this is calculated by considering a route consisting of about 37% urban cycle and 63% extraurban cy-
cle.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic conditions, weather conditions, driving style, conditions of the vehi-
cle, trim level/ equipment/ accessories, vehicle load, presence of a roof rack, other items that negatively
affect the aerodynamics of the vehicle or wind resistance may lead to different fuel consumption levels than
those measured by the above-mentioned procedures (see “Economy and environment-friendly driving” para-
graph in the “Getting the best out of your car” chapter).
CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO EEC STANDARD 1999/100 (litres x 100 km)
3.2 V6 24V JTD 20VMultijet
On urban route 18.3 9.9
On extraurban route 9.1 6.1
On mixed route 12.5 7.5
