Which cars "eat" more fuel than stated

Official data on fuel consumption in cars can differ significantly from actual consumption on the road. The car brands with the largest discrepancies have been revealed, TSN reports.

Many drivers rely on the manufacturer's stated fuel consumption figures, but in real-world conditions these figures often do not reflect reality. This was confirmed by the results of a test conducted by the Australian Automobile Association, during which the fuel consumption of popular car models was checked.

It turned out that some cars use up to 35% more fuel than stated in the technical documentation. The largest discrepancy was recorded in the compact hatchback Mazda 2, which consumed an average of 6,8 l/100 km instead of the declared 5 l/100 km.

A similar situation developed with the hybrid Suzuki Swift – its actual consumption was 5,2 l/100 km, which is 31% more than the official data (4 l/100 km).

Smaller, but still noticeable deviations (about 10%) were found in the Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato, Toyota C-HR (hybrid) and Kia Picanto models.