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How is fuel consumption affected when you increase speed by 10 km/h over 70–75 km/h according to the Swedish Transport Agency?
It decreases because the engine is warmer.
It increases by about 0.5–1 deciliter per 10 km.
It is not affected at all.
Explanation
✅ The Swedish Transport Agency states that for every 10 km/h you drive faster than approximately 70–75 km/h, fuel consumption increases by about 0.5–1 deciliter per 10 km.
Source: Transportstyrelsen
Last reviewed: May 2026
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