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Comparison · 6×2 tractor unit · long haul at 19.3 t

DAF CF 480 FTG, tractor unit (2018–2021) vs DAF XF 480 FTR, tractor unit (2019–2023)

DAF CF 480 FTG, tractor unit (2018–2021)

2018–2021 · 355 kW
32.5l/100 km
median; 32.3–36.6 across 6 declared configurations
Lower declared fuel

DAF XF 480 FTR, tractor unit (2019–2023)

2019–2023 · 355 kW
29.4l/100 km
median; 28–29.6 across 7 declared configurations
DAF CF 480 FTG, tractor unit (2018–2021) and DAF XF 480 FTR, tractor unit (2019–2023) side by side
SpecificationDAF CF 480 FTG, tractor unit (2018–2021)DAF XF 480 FTR, tractor unit (2019–2023)
Vehicle formTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)RegisteredTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)Registered
Axle configuration6×2Declared6×2Declared
Registered new2018–2021Registeredcentral 90% of records2019–2023Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power355 kWDeclared355 kWDeclared
Engine displacement12.9 litresDeclared12.9 litresDeclared
Gearboxautomated, manualDeclaredautomatedDeclared
Emission classEURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegisteredEURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight27,000–28,000 kgRegisteredmedian 27,000 kg, across 7 type-approval versions and 3 records without one27,000 kgRegistered
Kerb weight8,339–8,837 kgRegisteredmedian 8,606 kg, over 25 registrations9,195–9,350 kgRegisteredmedian 9,195 kg, over 2 registrations
Wheelbase3,950–4,150 mmRegisteredmedian 3,950 mm, over 25 registrations4,500 mmRegistered
Overall length6,310–6,510 mmRegisteredmedian 6,310 mm, over 25 registrations7,000 mmRegistered
Overall heightNot recorded4,000 mmRegistered
Declared fuel, long haul32.5 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 32.3–36.6 l/100 km across 6 declared configurations29.4 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 28–29.6 l/100 km across 7 declared configurations
CO₂ per tonne-km44 g Declaredmedian; 43.7–49.6 g39.83 g Declaredmedian; 37.92–40.18 g

Fuel and CO₂: long haul at 19.3 t, 2021 declarations.

What the numbers actually say

The DAF XF 480 FTR, tractor unit (2019–2023) declared 3.1 l/100 km less (10.5%) on the long haul at 19.3 t, 2021 declarations. At 120,000 km a year and an assumed £1.40 a litre, that is about 3,720 litres a year, or £5,208. A gap this size is outside the 10% tolerance of declared figures.

CF 480 FTG, tractor unit (2018–2021) full specificationXF 480 FTR, tractor unit (2019–2023) full specification

Fuel over a year

120,000 km · assumed price
DAF CF 480 FTG, tractor unit (2018–2021)39,000 litres
£54,600 at the assumed price
DAF XF 480 FTR, tractor unit (2019–2023)35,280 litres
£49,392 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.