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How much fuel does an idling car use ?

worded · 2017-07-06 17:54:09

My radio demands ignition on If I sit for 5 mins - how much fuel am I using ? Approx ? Same as if driving on a motorway ?

06-07-2017 5:54pm

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My radio demands ignition on

If I sit for 5 mins - how much fuel am I using ? Approx ? Same as if driving on a motorway ?

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#2 06-07-2017 5:59pm

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I would imagine it depends on the engine but my golf mk 7 1.4 TSI uses 0.9l per hour idling (iirc) thus no where need motorway usage.

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#3 06-07-2017 6:04pm

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Most modern cars show consumption. Mine is 0.7 to 0.9L per hour.

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#4 06-07-2017 6:07pm

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Doesn't most modern cars have Start/Stop technology now?

It would really depend on the car!

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#5 06-07-2017 6:10pm

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0.6 l/hour for a ford 1.5 (with stop start disabled )

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