How efficient are Mini Countryman, Jeep Avenger and Mercedes GLC

Green NCAP also examined the Skoda Karoq, Honda Civic and Subaru Crosstrek

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By: Gianmarco Gori

Nov 9, 2024 at 3:55am ET

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For its fourth 2024 test series Green NCAP analysed no less than seven cars: two electric (Jeep Avenger and Honda e:Ny1), four petrol or petrol mild hybrid (Honda Civic, Skoda Karoq, Mini Countryman and Subaru Crosstrek) and one diesel mild hybrid (Mercede GLC).

The former scored five stars, the Honda Civic, Mercedes GLC and Skoda Karoq three, the Mini Countryman petrol mild hybrid two and a half and the Subaru Crosstrek two stars.

Top marks to the two electrics

The Jeep Avenger with 100 per cent electric drive scored five stars and an average score of 97 per cent thanks to low energy consumption in all situations and, in particular, 2.1 mi/kWh (29 kWh/100 km) in winter conditions.

The Honda e:Ny1 achieved the 5-star rating with an average score of 94%, thanks to a battery with a net capacity of 58.7 kWh providing a range of 236 miles (380 km) in normal driving conditions and a rather happy motorway energy consumption of 2.3 mi/kWh (27.3 kWh/100 km). The car only encountered problems during the test at low temperatures (-7°C).

Jeep Avenger

Honda e:Ny1

Hybrids also do well

Turning to more traditional fuels, the Honda Civic scored an average of 56 per cent during Green NCAP testing, making it the best choice in terms of efficiency for those looking for an alternative to electric. In particular, according to the European body, the hybrid system showed its strengths when tested in real on-road driving conditions, earning 3 green stars.

The Mercedes GLC, the only diesel mild hybrid car in this test, according to the body's statement, achieved an average score of 55 per cent and 3 green stars by demonstrating outstanding exhaust gas cleanliness through the SCR after-treatment system.

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Honda Civic

Mercedes GLC

The Skoda Karoq with the 150 PS 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, meanwhile, achieved an average score of 52 per cent and 3 green stars demonstrating reliable pollutant management, leaving little room for further improvement in particulate emissions.

The Mini Countryman with the 2-litre mild hybrid turbo petrol engine, on the other hand, scored an average of 46 per cent and 2.5 green stars. The Anglo-German SUV, while scoring poorly in the greenhouse gas index, demonstrated rather low fuel consumption.

Lastly, the Subaru Crosstrek only managed to achieve 2 green stars and an average score of 39 per cent due to its 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer petrol engine with permanent all-wheel drive, which, despite its combination with the 118V e-Boxer hybrid system and positive results in pollutant control, achieved some high values.