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R-P · Apr 27th, 2009, 23:11

Not sure if it is due to the AWD, but the revs my engine does (D5 163hp, geartronic) are silly high in my opinion.

It does ~2500 revs at 120km/h (75mph) in 5th. That's the same as my (4 speed auto!!!) petrol Mondeo. How can I ever expect decent economy at those revs? Defeats the diesel (high torque, low revs) purpose...

Apr 27th, 2009, 23:11	#16
R-P Master Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 14:00 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rozenburg NL	Not sure if it is due to the AWD, but the revs my engine does (D5 163hp, geartronic) are silly high in my opinion. It does ~2500 revs at 120km/h (75mph) in 5th. That's the same as my (4 speed auto!!!) petrol Mondeo. How can I ever expect decent economy at those revs? Defeats the diesel (high torque, low revs) purpose...