A SMART ForTwo CDI city car has won first place in an eco rally by achieving an impressive 96.81 mpg over a 360-mile course across Lincolnshire, the Cotswolds, Shropshire, West Midlands, Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
Second place went a Toyota Yaris TR Diesel, which achieved 86.18 mpg, a 25 per cent improvement on the manufacturer’s figure.
The MPG Marathon event is not a race, it rewards drivers who can improve on the official fuel efficiency figures of their vehicle.
The best improvement over a manufacturer’s official figures was achieved in a Mazda 3 2.3 MPS – the 41.75mpg returned over the course represented a 43 per cent improvement.
What is eco driving?
The term eco driving, or green driving refers to simple techniques and tips, which will encourage safer, more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly motoring.
| Eco driving | … at a glance |
|---|---|
 Take it smooth |
Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking saves fuel and reduces wear and tear – it leaves you feeling more relaxed, too |
| Anticipate |
By looking as far as possible up the road it’s possible to reduce stop/start driving, thereby reducing fuel consumption and making you a safer driver into the bargain |
| Shed weight |
Remove unnecessary clutter from your car and you will use less fuel |
| Improve your aerodynamics |
If you don’t regularly use your roof rack or top box, remove it as it’s reducing the efficiency of your car |
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