Real-world fuel efficiency testing figures show some cars perform 'worse' than lab ratings
The third round of results from local testing show some top-selling brands and models aren't as clean as their ADR ratings.
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The third round of results from local testing show some top-selling brands and models aren't as clean as their ADR ratings.
Conducted according to European standards, Australia's fuel economy test compares lab results to real-world driving conditions- and some models display sizeable differences
The Australian Automobile Association has evaluated the BMW X3 for the Real-World Testing Program, revealing a much higher fuel consumption.
Australian Automobile Association says largest discrepancy in consumption during real-world test was recorded by Hyundai Kona and Toyota Rav4
Which SUVs meet their lab-based fuel economy claims in the real world, and which ones fail? A government...