The Alternative Motor Show
As well
as being three times more likely to kill a pedestrian in an
accident than an ordinary car, many off roaders use around 300%
more fuel and pump out 300% more pollution. The 4.4V8 Range
Rover, for example, emits a staggering 389g of CO2
per kilometre.
If you're buying a new car, look into one
of these: |
| Model |
CO2
emissions |
Fuel
consumption |
Fuel
cost / 12000 miles |
Honda Insight (995cc) |
80g/km |
83.1mpg |
£525 |
| 
Toyota Prius (1497cc)
|
104g/km |
65.7mpg |
£664 |
Peugeot 107 (998cc) |
109g/km |
61.3mpg |
£712 |
Toyota Aygo (998cc) |
109g/km |
61.4mpg |
£711 |
Honda Civic Hybrid (1339cc) |
109g/km |
61.4mpg |
£711 |
Smart City Coupé Hatchback (698cc)
|
113g/km |
60.1mpg |
£726 |
Daihatsu Charade (989cc) |
114g/km |
58.9mpg |
£741 |
Vauxhall Corsa (998cc) |
115g/km |
58.8mpg |
£742 |
Smart Roadster (698cc) |
116g/km |
57.6mpg |
£758 |
Daihatsu Sirion (998cc) |
118g/km |
56.5mpg |
£772 |
The ten best petrol vehicles. Source:
Vehicle Certification Agency
