Technologies in the Greenline range include a stop-start system, low rolling resistance tyres, modified engine control units, recommended gear feature and aerodynamic tweaks. These, in conjunction with efficient driving techniques, saw the fleet end the day with an average fuel consumption of 3.53 litres/100km (80.1mpg) across the four teams.
Commenting on the Greenline range, Ray Leddy, Marketing Manager for Skoda Ireland said: "Skoda diesel models are renowned for their quality and fuel efficiency. The latest range of Skoda Greenline models takes efficiency to the next level and what better way to put them to the test than to conduct our very own eco-friendly team driving challenge."
As the teams left Mullingar for the final leg of the challenge the competition came down to a straight duel between the teams in the Superb and the Fabia - a car that achieved a fuel consumption figure of 2.2 litres/100km in the hands of economy driving world champion Gerhard Plattner on a 2,006km jaunt from Austria to Denmark and back. Having averaged 2.9 litres/100km on the motorway and 3.48 litres/100km over the entire day, it was the Fabia team who took the honours.
On the results of the challenge Mr. Leddy had this to say "The Greenline Challenge demonstrated that our eco-fleet can deliver an optimum fuel efficiency of 3.53 l/100 km over a 267 kilometre route. With fuel prices continuing to increase, the Greenline range is proving very popular as it's not only better for your pocket, it also lowers environmental pollution."
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