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Low fuel consumption when towing a caravan

13.03.2026 16:00 1 min 1 source
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Low fuel consumption when towing a caravan
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Due to rising fuel prices, the fuel consumption of cars towing caravans has become a relevant issue. According to CARAVANING tests over two years, only five models achieved a consumption of less than 11 liters of diesel per 100 km.

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Low fuel consumption when towing a caravan

13.03.2026 PROMOBIL DEU

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🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 27.04.2026

Diesel

$2.53 /l

€2.16 · £1.87/l

100 of 116

pricier than 85% of countries

Petrol

$2.48 /l

€2.11 · £1.83/l

106 of 115

pricier than 91% of countries

LPG

$1.40 /l

€1.20 · £1.04/l

44 of 45

pricier than 96% of countries

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