30 5mpg astra s baseline fuel economy.
Thule roof box fuel consumption.
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It has a distinctive shape that has been optimised using advanced computer simulation reducing the impact on fuel economy and providing a quiet ride.
39 mpg thus the cargo box on the roof increased fuel consumption by about 5 compared to the baseline.
Of course sticking an enormous roof box on the car can affect fuel consumption figures thule told driving that official mpg figures are likely to decrease by more than 5 but a study by whatcar.
6 0 l 100 km approx.
30 4mpg two front windows a third open 30 3mpg roof bars and laden roofbox 30 2mpg two front windows totally open 29 7mpg four tyres.
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Adding any rooftop carrier cargo box or ski rack doesn t come free.
It has a distinctive shape that has been optimized using advanced computer simulation reducing the impact on fuel economy and providing a quiet ride.
Suggested it can be reduced by over a third the aerodynamics of the box and roof bars are key to reducing the negative impact but it s a.
5 9 l 100 km approx.
Beyond that the two items tested with the least impact on gas mileage were the paddle board and thule luggage carrier both of which caused about a 19 percent decrease in fuel economy or 5 5.
It s impossible to give an exact figure because it depends on so many factors but britain s biggest roof box manufacturer thule states that your mpg is unlikely to decrease by more than 5.
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In fact it significantly cuts your highway mileage all the time it s installed whether there s weight up there or not.
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