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FUEL CONSUMPTION INDEX [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Interiors (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

To help buyers compare the fuel consumption of different makes and models of new cars, Natural Resources Canada has divided them into five classes using and interior volume index. This index is based on the combined passenger and trunk or cargo space, calculated from behind the back seat in hatchbacks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagements intérieurs (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

Pour aider les acheteurs à comparer la consommation de carburant de marques et modèles différents de voitures neuves, Ressources naturelles Canada les a réparties en cinq catégories selon un indice d'espace intérieur. Cet indice est fondé sur la combinaison de l'espace passagers et du coffre ou de l'espace utilitaire, calculé à partir du dos de la banquette arrière dans les voitures à hayon.

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