I have noticed a label on the windscreens of new cars with fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions information. Is this the same information provided in the Green Vehicle Guide?
Yes it is. The Green Vehicle Guide results for fuel consumption and greenhouse ratings are based on the same test data displayed on the fuel consumption label. The Green Vehicle Guide also provides information on emissions of air pollutants and overall ratings of motor vehicles, which take into account the both greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions. The new fuel consumption label which began to appear on vehicles from October 2008, displays combined, urban and extra-urban fuel consumption. The ‘urban’ figure is likely to provide a more accurate representation of fuel consumption in city driving than the combined figure. This new information is also reflected in the Green Vehicle Guide. For more information on the revised label see our factsheet.
