Experts from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) conducted a study assessing the actual fuel consumption of popular inexpensive crossovers. The results showed that the data provided by manufacturers in official specifications often does not correspond to actual performance.
The Australian Automotive Association (AAA) has released the results of its research into the real-world fuel consumption of low-cost crossovers, again highlighting the discrepancy between manufacturers’ reported figures and actual data.
During the experiment, the following crossover models were tested and their percentage deviation of actual consumption from official statements:
- Haval Jolion: -2.47% (real consumption 7.9 l/100 km);
- Hyundai Tucson: -1.59% (real consumption 6.2 l/100 km);
- Nissan X-Trail: -1.35% (real consumption 7.3 l/100 km);
- Toyota RAV4 hybrid: +2.13% (real consumption 4.8 l/100 km);
- Ford Puma: +7.55% (real consumption 5.7 l/100 km);
- Mitsubishi ASX: +7.90% (real consumption 8.2 l/100 km);
- MG ZS: +8.45% (real consumption 7.7 l/100 km);
- Hyundai Kona: +12.90% (real consumption 7.0 l/100 km);
- Toyota RAV4: +13.33% (real consumption 6.8 l/100 km).
It turned out that the Toyota RAV4 with a gasoline engine showed the most significant discrepancy – the actual consumption exceeded the declared one by 13.33%. While the hybrid version of this model showed the best result, reducing consumption by 2.13%. Haval, Hyundai and Nissan were among the leaders in terms of the proximity of real and declared consumption.
2023-12-06 00:00:00
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