Consumption is one of the data valued by drivers when choosing a new car
From the creators of the cars that consume the least in each segment, now comes the turn of the tortilla. With the consumption report recently published by the OCU consumer organization, we discover which electric, plug-in hybrid, conventional hybrid, microhybrid, diesel, gasoline and LPG car consume the most.
The report analyzes how much fuel, gas or electricity the main cars on sale today need. With the data collected, they show which are the most expensive models of each type of propulsion.
The cars that consume the most in each segment
Let’s see then which models are the ones that force their owners to make a higher outlay
The gasoline car that consumes the most
The gasoline car with the highest official consumption is the Mercedes AMG G63, with 16 liters per 100 km, that is, more than triple that of the most ecological cars in this category.
This sedan with capacity for four passengers (2+2) is equipped with an impressive aluminum V8 engine with 585 HP and four-wheel drive. To drive it you have to pay more than 220,000 euros; If you have this budget, you may not worry excessively about consumption…
The diesel that consumes the most
In the diesel segment, another model with a star is the one that wins the title for the most expensive. It is in this case the Mercedes G 350d, with 12.5 liters per 100, again triple that of the least consumers in the category.
The most expensive microhybrid
Microhybridization is a new trend created for combustion vehicles to reduce consumption and emissions thanks to the use of a small generator that supports the main engine at key moments such as starting.
Although the savings are real, not in all models it is so evident. The car that consumes the most in this category is the Audi RS Q8 TFSI 600 CV, with 13.2 liters per 100 km.
The non-plug-in hybrid that approves a higher fuel cost
According to data compiled by OCU mobility experts, the hybrid car that consumes the most is the Lexus LS 500h, with 9.5 liters per 100 km.
The plug-in hybrid that spends the most
Those who resort to a plug-in hybrid vehicle seek, above all, not to have to worry about autonomy (more limited in electric cars), but neither about fuel consumption and emissions.
PHEVs are undoubtedly a good option, but as in all segments, there are more and less savers. The plug-in hybrid car with the highest consumption is the Jeep Wrangler PHEV with 4.1 liters per 100 of approved consumption. “Despite this, this vehicle has a 0 emissions label, while other cars with similar or lower consumption have a C label,” the authors of the report clarify.
The electric car that consumes the most
The Chinese manufacturer BYD (the one that sells the most electric cars in the world) has been making many headlines in recent weeks.
As part of its landing in Europe, it announces the launch of various models, including the BYD Seagull, which is fighting to be one of the cheapest zero emissions at the moment. There is also much talk about the BYD Tang that enters the OCU ranking as the electric car that consumes the most: 23.8 kWh per 100 km.
The LPG and CNG car that spends the most
The report also analyzes the fuel consumption approved by gas-powered vehicles.
The LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) car that spends the most is the Dacia Duster, with 8 liters per 100 km; while in the CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) category the thirsty label is for the Skoda Octavia Combi DSG, which reaches 4.3 kg per 100 km.
