Consumer publication, Which? has published a Guide to Greener Driving, suggesting that greener cars are not just good for the environment but can save you money too.
Which? put green cars through tough tests, more stringent than EU official inspections, to find best cars for fuel economy. The top ten were:
Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet, Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D, VW Polo BlueMotion all acheived 60.1 mpg
Mini Clubman 1.6D Cooper achieved 58.8mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDIe, Mazda2 1.4D, VW Golf BlueMotion all achieved 57.7mpg
Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi 90 acheived 57.6mpg
Fiat 500 1.3 Multijet achieved 56.5mpg
Renault Modus 1.5 dci 86 achieved 55.3mpg
All the top ten cars were diesel. Which? recommends that the easiest way to ‘go green’ is to switch to diesel. A Peugeot 207 driver, for example, could save £247 on fuel over 10,000 miles by switching from a petrol engine to the HDi diesel alternative.
Richard Headland, editor, Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving, says:
“It’s a win-win situation. Choosing a greener car will reduce your carbon tyreprint, cost less in road tax and you’ll save money every time you fill up your car.”
The Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving, published Thursday, 16 October 2008, is available in selected WH Smith, Borders, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda stores for £6.99. The Guide reviews the top 100 eco cars and is packed with practical advice on greener driving.
