Europe wants 95g/km in 2020? Guide to 85g/km cars in 2012!
12 June 2012The B-segment is the most dynamic for low emissions cars, here's a brief guide to the cars available between 80 and 90g/km.
While the ADEME ranking came out last week, some of the greenest cars, approved in late 2011 or early 2012 are not included, we have listed a few for you.
Diesels in ascending order
The Hyundai i20 BlueDrive whose 1.1l diesel three-cylinder (CRDi) offers emissions from 84g/km, while consumption is just 3l/100km in extra-urban cycle, prices from € 14,650.
With the same engine comes the Kia Rio Motion Ecodynamics and its 85g/km the same mixed fuel economy, prices from € 14,290.
The Peugeot 208 fitted with the BlueLion 1.4l e-Hdi (68hp) announces only 87g/km and 2.8l/100km for € 16,600.
The Ford Fiesta 1.6l TDCi DPF is the most powerful with 95hp and 87g/km, it is also the most expensive with € 17,750... A 70hp version 1.4l TDCi DPF is also available but announces 104g/km.
Find a comparison of these cars here
The Renault Clio IV could also make its debut in the rankings with the Energy DCi engines (ranging from 75 to 115hp) equipped with the micro-hybrid technology for emissions of 85g/km below.
The VW group arrives at 89g/km with the Polo BlueMotion and Seat Ibiza.
In gasoline hybrid, Toyota Yaris Hybrid beats them all, dethroning its sister the Lexus CT200h with just 79g/km (equipped with 15inches wheels)
Plug-in hybrids hold the top of the standings with six cars between 40 and 60g/km.
Find here our ranking by emissions
Briefly on the project of European directive for 2020
Given the evolution of average emissions for new cars, setting the bar at 95g/km seems quite realistic and represents a challenge that will force manufacturers to continue their race for innovation. For the record the actual goal is an average of 130g/km for 2015.
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