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26/08/2009
Driving the 'green' model in a regular car range may not be an effective way to save money, according to Which?.
And testing by the consumer group suggests that 'eco' specials - offered by many makers - may be less safe than other cars from the same range.
Many manufacturers create more fuel-efficient cars by tweaking the aerodynamics, gearing or tyres of an existing model, to produce a car that burns less fuel and has lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
However, Which? says that the cars' higher list prices offset much of their lower running costs. Its research shows that the savings over 10,000 miles of driving range from £135 for the VW Passat BlueMotion, to just £19 for the Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX.
All of the eco cars tested by Which? took longer to stop than their regular equivalents, with Skoda's Fabia Greenline needing an extra 4.5 metres when braking from 62mph.
Which? motoring editor Richard Headland explained that fuel bills and emissions were as likely to be cut by improved driving techniques.
"Eco cars are good for company car users who want to cut their tax bills, but their cost premium and driving compromises may prove too much for low-mileage drivers - especially when it comes to safety issues such as longer braking distances."
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