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Comparison · 4×2 tractor unit · long haul at 19.3 t

DAF CF 430 FT, tractor unit (2018–2022) vs DAF XG 430 FT

DAF CF 430 FT, tractor unit (2018–2022)

2018–2022 · 315 kW
31.5l/100 km
median; 30.3–35.9 across 23 declared configurations
Lower declared fuel

DAF XG 430 FT

2022–2026 · 315 kW
28.2l/100 km
median; 26.8–30.9 across 46 declared configurations
DAF CF 430 FT, tractor unit (2018–2022) and DAF XG 430 FT side by side
SpecificationDAF CF 430 FT, tractor unit (2018–2022)DAF XG 430 FT
Vehicle formTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)RegisteredTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)Registered
Axle configuration4×2Declared4×2Declared
Registered new2018–2022Registeredcentral 90% of records2022–2026Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power315 kWDeclared315 kWDeclared
Engine displacement12.9 litresDeclared12.9 litresDeclared
Gearboxautomated, manualDeclaredautomatedDeclared
Emission classEURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegisteredEURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight19,000–20,500 kgRegisteredmedian 20,500 kg, across 21 type-approval versions and 2 records without one19,000–20,500 kgRegisteredmedian 20,500 kg, across 12 type-approval versions and 8 records without one
Kerb weight7,078–8,379 kgRegisteredmedian 7,596 kg, over 94 registrations7,560–8,626 kgRegisteredmedian 7,962 kg, over 68 registrations
Wheelbase3,600–3,800 mmRegisteredmedian 3,800 mm, over 94 registrations4,000 mmRegistered
Overall length5,920–6,160 mmRegisteredmedian 5,920 mm, over 94 registrations6,280–6,620 mmRegisteredmedian 6,400 mm, over 68 registrations
Overall heightNot recorded3,800–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,950 mm, over 26 registrations
Declared fuel, long haul31.5 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 30.3–35.9 l/100 km across 23 declared configurations28.2 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 26.8–30.9 l/100 km across 46 declared configurations
CO₂ per tonne-km42.71 g Declaredmedian; 41.03–48.7 g38.24 g Declaredmedian; 36.3–41.89 g

Fuel and CO₂: long haul at 19.3 t, 2022 declarations.

What the numbers actually say

The DAF XG 430 FT declared 3.3 l/100 km less (11.7%) on the long haul at 19.3 t, 2022 declarations. At 120,000 km a year and an assumed £1.40 a litre, that is about 3,960 litres a year, or £5,544. A gap this size is outside the 10% tolerance of declared figures.

CF 430 FT, tractor unit (2018–2022) full specificationXG 430 FT full specificationThe fuel ranking

Fuel over a year

120,000 km · assumed price
DAF CF 430 FT, tractor unit (2018–2022)37,800 litres
£52,920 at the assumed price
DAF XG 430 FT33,840 litres
£47,376 at the assumed price
At 120,000 km a year and an assumed £1.40 a litre; the price is an assumption, not one we track.