Eco-nomics: Low CO_2 means tow bills, low fuel costs and low company car tax, so calculators at the ready as the new eco Mondeo tries to out-skimp the latest green Passat

摘要

IN THIS CLIMATE, financial and otherwise, we all need to be experts at saving. Here's the rub, though, how do you save the planet at the same time as saving your hard-earned? With one of these, that's how. For a while now, the Ford Mondeo Econetic and Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion have been among the greenest family cars you can buy, but that doesn't mean they can't be made even greener. These latest versions both have fresh engines to add to all their other energy-saving measures, and that means CO_2 emissions and fuel consumption are slashed further. The new engines also mean you'll find these cars more enjoyable to drive and easier to live with than before. However, winning this test will hinge on which car best blends low fuel and company car tax bills with great driving characteristics and practicality.