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6.5L are simply too much for today's standards.
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Nope!
Not in engine construction.
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.... my 4-door Golf with VEP achieved 5.2L in winter and 4.8L in summer.
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And, of course, it also met EU4 standards and had an active DPF as well.
Because in EU4, post-treatment of exhaust gases (especially the AGR for NOx reduction) is very important. This could be a reason for the increased fuel consumption, as the AGR requires a corresponding temperature range. This is partially achieved through additional fuel. The DPF handles the rest....
