08.11.2024
Maximum score for the electric ones
The results of the fourth test series of 2024:
5 STARS: electric Jeep Avenger and Honda e:Ny1
3 STARS: Honda Civic petrol; Mercedes Benz GLC diesel mild-hybrid; Škoda Karoq petrol
2.5 STARS: MINI Countryman petrol
2 STARS: Subaru Crosstrek petrol
Seven cars analyzed by Green NCAP in the fourth series of tests in 2024: pure electric Jeep Avenger and Honda e:Ny1; petrol-powered, Honda Civic, Škoda Karoq, MINI Countryman and Subaru Crosstrek; diesel, Mercedes Benz GLC mild-hybrid.
The Honda Civic has proven to be the best choice for those looking for an alternative to electric. Energy efficient and more sustainable than other larger SUVs, the full hybrid system demonstrated its strengths when tested in real-world driving conditions on the road. Achieve 3 green stars and an average score of 56%.
The Honda e:Ny1 is the brand’s first electric SUV, it has a battery with a useful capacity of 58.7 kWh capable of guaranteeing a range of 380 km in normal driving conditions. Despite efficient energy consumption on the highway with 27.3 kWh/100 km, it encountered critical issues when tested at low ambient temperatures (-7°C). However, the charging efficiency of 90.2%, above average, contributed positively to its rating, obtaining 5 green stars and an average score of 94%.
The Jeep Avenger performed well in environmental tests with low energy consumption in all conditions. The winter ones showed excellent results with 29 kWh/100 km, allowing it to obtain 5 green stars and an average score of 97%.
The Mercedes Benz GLC with the mild-hybrid diesel engine demonstrated exceptional exhaust gas cleanliness. The advanced pollutant control systems have also made it possible to obtain extremely low particulate emissions, reaching air quality levels close to environmental ones. Although diesel cars are often criticized for their pollution, the performance of the GLC shows that, if designed with care, they can have a low environmental impact. The Mercedes GLC received an average score of 55% and earned 3 green stars.
The MINI Countryman is a family subcompact equipped with a 2-litre turbo petrol engine supported by a 48V mild-hybrid system. While it scores insufficiently in its greenhouse gas index, the measured consumption values are very good results for a vehicle of this size and with this type of propulsion. Overall the MINI achieved 2.5 green stars and an average score of 46%.
In the compact SUV category, the Škoda Karoq, equipped with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine delivering 110 kW of maximum power, demonstrated reliable management of pollutants, leaving little room for further improvements in particulate emissions. Overall, the Škoda Karoq achieved an average score of 52% and earned 3 green stars.
The Subaru Crosstrek with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine and permanent all-wheel drive can rely on the combination of the traditional Subaru boxer engine with a 118V hybrid system, known as e-BOXER, which supports electric driving in certain situations. Despite positive results in pollutant control and hybrid system, the Crosstrek manages to obtain only 2 green stars with an average score of 39%.
“Ahead of 2025, Green NCAP plans to give greater weight to autonomy, real-world efficiency and energy consumption, focusing on aspects that have a concrete impact on daily use – commented Dr. Aleksandar Damyanov – Technical Manager Green NCAP. The results obtained highlight the importance of adopting such protocols, especially as clean hybrid and diesel technologies have proven to be able to meet the rigorous standards required.”