Cologne, Germany  - Ford has improved the fuel economy and carbon dioxide emission figures of seven models using new technology including a "sleep mode" for the power steering.

The Ford C-Max 1.6-litre model fitted with a TDCi diesel engine has reduced fuel consumption to 4.5 litres per 100 km for both the 90 hp and 109 hp version with a C02 emission figure of 119 g/km.

The Crossover Ford Kuga 2.0-litre TDCi model with an output of 100 kW/136 hp is listed with a consumption of 6.1 litres and an emission figure of 159 g/km.

The S-Max 2.0 TDCi in the 115 hp or 140 hp version has a consumption of six litres and a CO2 emission figure of 159 g/km. The Galaxy 2.0 TDCi achieves the same figures.

Apart from the "sleep mode" for the electro-hydraulic EHPAS power steering the engines have also been recently calibrated making them more efficient. (dpa)