The Road to Fuel Efficiency

Funl SUrienry THE ROAD TO FUEL SAVING TIPS MOTORISTS IN BRITAIN ARE TAKING ACTION TO CURB FUEL CONSUMPTION AND SAVE POUNDS UK drivers used a variety of measures to save on petrol 1 TAKE THE SHORTEST ROUTE Shop around for low fuel prices Reduce driving Plan your journey carefully before leaving Driving slower and more steadily Check tyre pressure Reduce excess weight in car Avoid idling engine Increase regular maintenance LOSE WEIGHT Cагрool Avoid carrying Removed racks when not in use any unnecessary weight in the car Stopped driving None of these l0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Savings varied across the UK with BUY SMALL Smaller engines tend to use less fuel the most savings in the Southeast ? Decreased Spending » CUT THE AIR Air conditioning increases fuel consumption COMBINE JOURNEYS A cold engine uses more fuel than a warm one, so get it all done in one trip CLOSE THE WINDOWS Open windows and sunroofs increase drag Over time, vehicles are becoming more fuel efficient 3 27mpg 2010 25mpg 1985 1990 1995 2005 SHOP AROUND Find the lowest cost fuel you can 2000 23mpg 1980 21mpg 19mpg 17mpg 15mpg 13mpg 1975 PROPERLY INFLATE TYRES Inflated tyres improve fuel efficiency The top 5 most fuel efficient medium cars average 64.4 mpg... Make and model Engine W Golf Bluemotion 1.6 TDI Fuel Performance Diesel 68.9mpg Toyota Auris 1.8 WTI Hybrid 64.2mpg Lexus CT 200H 1.8 Hybrid 63.3mpg Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDI Diesel 62.8mpg BMW 1 Series 2.0 Diesel 62.8mpg STEADY DOES IT Accelerating and braking uses more fuel .while the top 5 most fuel efficient people carriers average 56.1 mpg 5 Make and model Engine Fuel Performance Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 2.0 E-HDI Hybrid 58.9mpg 57.6mpg 55.4mpg Kia Venga 1.6 CRDI Diesel Peugeot Bipper Tepee 1.3 HDI Diesel Diesel 55.4mpg 53.3mpg Hyundai IX20 1.4 CRDI Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTI Diesel AVOID IDLING Turn the engine off when not moving to save fuel BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Sainsbury's Bank Makes shopping more rewarding CHECK THE OIL Keep oil at the correct level to optimise engine performance 1), 2) ICM Research Fuel Efficiency Survey 2013 3) EPA Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2012 4, 5) www.which.co.uk - Best Cars (2013-08-19) 6) www.greenflag.com