Interesting BBC News article old petrol vs newer diesel

CharlesStevenson · Oct 17th, 2017, 07:31

As per title, a 2 cars in the family, a 20 odd yr old Volkswagen Golf petrol and a 9 yr old Skoda Oktavia diesel are put through tests to see which is 'dirtier' and a confused set of results are obtained.

It tends to suggest that the whole measurement of 'best' is very much open to interpretation and misinformation.

Also (surprise, surprise) manufacturers are gaming the system (still) by producing good tests results that aren't replicated in 'real-world' driving conditions.

Linky ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/...ur_car_exhaust

soleil · Oct 17th, 2017, 11:03

Thanks for this link. Results were much as I had suspected. I visited the independent test site but no lists of cleaner models/engines was available.

GreenBrick · Oct 17th, 2017, 12:30

Very interesting. Thanks!

Oct 17th, 2017, 07:31	#1
CharlesStevenson Premier Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 17:33 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Nottingham	Interesting BBC News article old petrol vs newer diesel As per title, a 2 cars in the family, a 20 odd yr old Volkswagen Golf petrol and a 9 yr old Skoda Oktavia diesel are put through tests to see which is 'dirtier' and a confused set of results are obtained. It tends to suggest that the whole measurement of 'best' is very much open to interpretation and misinformation. Also (surprise, surprise) manufacturers are gaming the system (still) by producing good tests results that aren't replicated in 'real-world' driving conditions. Linky ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/...ur_car_exhaust __________________ Now: 04 reg V70 2.4 SE 2.4 auto 177k Then: Volvo, Saab, BMW, MB, Ford, Vx, Opel, Fiat, Rover, Porsche, Alfa, Austin, Renault, etc

Oct 17th, 2017, 11:03	#2
soleil Junior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 16:08 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: N/Hants	Thanks for this link. Results were much as I had suspected. I visited the independent test site but no lists of cleaner models/engines was available. __________________ My17 XC60 SE Nav D4 FWD, Savile grey, Geartronic, power driver seat, driver support pack, winter active lights pack, TFT screen, F+R sensors, On Call, towbar, G3 glasscoat My15 V40 SE Lux Nav D2, Flamenco red, driver support pack, winter pack

Oct 17th, 2017, 12:30	#3
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	Very interesting. Thanks! __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)