Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 115 / 150
¿Incide en el consumo de combustible el llevar instalada sobre el vehículo una baca portaequipajes?
Does having a roof rack fitted to the vehicle affect fuel consumption?
- ANo, ya que es indiferenteNo, it makes no difference.
- BSí, lo disminuyeYes, it reduces it.
- CSí, lo aumentaYes, it increases it.
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Correct answer
- CSí, lo aumentaYes, it increases it.
Explanation
If we have a roof rack fitted to our vehicle, or luggage on it, the vehicle's aerodynamic drag increases, raising fuel consumption by up to 35%.
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