Environment: Five stars for the Four Rings
SUSTAINABLE According to an assessment by Green NCAP, the Audi Q4 e-tron is the only vehicle from a group of six candidates to achieve the highest five-star rating.
In the current Green NCAP environmental test, which was conducted in accordance with stricter requirements, vehicles of various classes and drive types were tested with regard to the categories of pollutant emissions, energy efficiency and greenhouse emissions. The testers were able to award a maximum of 10 points per category. Only the Four Rings model was able to achieve the full score. The battery-electric SUV from the Ingolstadt-based carmaker scored a total of 28.7 points.
Hyundai, VW, Renault, Peugeot, Genesis
The Hyundai Bayon 1.0 T-GDI with mild hybrid support follows at a clear distance (12.9 points), the VW Caddy 1.5 TSI (12.6 points) and the Renault Kangoo TCE 130 (12.1 points) were each awarded 2.5 stars.
The Peugeot 308 with the 130 hp three-cylinder achieved a 2-star rating with 11.7 points. One star was awarded to the Genesis GV70 with the 320 hp 2.5 liter gasoline engine. The SUV scored only 4.1 points. Here, the high consumption had a negative impact on the rating.
Greenhouse gas emissions assessment
Green NCAP has updated its assessment criteria to a Well-to-Wheel+ consideration in 2022. Not only the measured tailpipe emissions (wheel) are taken into account in the evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions, but also the emissions resulting from the extraction, production and distribution of energy (well).
The "+" means that the construction of power plants and refineries is also counted. However, vehicle and battery production are not yet included in the assessment.
