Real-world consumption
The consumption drivers achieve in daily use, typically higher than the WLTP statement.
Real-world consumption is the actual energy or fuel use over real trips, measured at the pump or charge point instead of on a chassis dynamometer. It is almost always above the WLTP statement because the test conditions are more favourable than a commute in January.
The deviation is not a fixed percentage. For petrol and diesel models owners report roughly 10 to 25 percent more than WLTP; on plug-in hybrids it depends heavily on how often the car is charged; on fully electric cars the range drops by tens of percent in frost and on the motorway. Speed, temperature, load, elevation profile, tyres and air conditioning or heating are the biggest factors.
We do not measure real-world consumption ourselves. We show the WLTP statement as an anchor point and alongside it what owners report in the reviews, with count and source. A single forum figure is not a norm; mind the spread.
See also: WLTP, Range, Utility factor, Regenerative braking, NEDC versus WLTP
Source: Owner-reported in reviews; indicative, not measured by us
No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source.