Lab tests v the real world: how does the fuel consumption of Australian SUVs compare?

The Australian Automobile Association has found some SUVs use up to 20% more fuel on the road than reported in laboratory tests. Is your vehicle underperforming?

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A real-world testing program at the Australian Automobile Association has revealed that some SUVs consume more petrol than their manufacturers claim.

The government-funded program, which compares the fuel consumption and emissions of vehicles in Australian driving conditions with each vehicle's laboratory test result, has so far shown some SUVs use up to 20% more fuel on the road than reported in laboratory tests.