
🌍 Going green: how impactful are Europe’s most popular cars? 🌍
Some of Europe’s best-selling cars are now under Green NCAP’s sustainability lens. From the @DaciaBelux_FR Sandero and @Citroen C3 to the @VW Passat, @renaultgroup 5 E-Tech, @MINI Cooper E, @Jeep Avenger Electric, and @BMW 5 Series, these are cars many drivers already recognise, consider, or buy in large numbers. Green NCAP’s latest feature story shows that popularity does not always tell the full sustainability of cars. Battery size, vehicle weight, production impact, energy supply, and real-world efficiency all shape a car’s true environmental footprint from cradle to grave. ⚡
The MINI Cooper E proves that smaller really can be better, achieving 5 stars and one of the lowest impacts measured by Green NCAP. The Renault 5 E-Tech, France’s best-selling electric car in April, also earns 5 stars, combining mainstream appeal with strong environmental performance. The rugged Jeep Avenger Electric, an electric crossover that shares its foundation with the FIAT 600e popular in Italy and Spain, achieves 5 stars too, demonstrating that a small electric SUV can tread more lightly than many expect. 🍃
The Citroën C3 Hybrid, Europe’s ninth best-selling car in the first quarter of 2026, earns a respectable 3 1/2 stars, showing useful efficiency gains from mild-hybrid technology. The Dacia Sandero, one of Europe’s most popular new cars and Spain’s best-selling car in 2025, achieves a respectable 3 stars, proving that affordable petrol cars can still deliver decent environmental performance. The Volkswagen Passat remains a commendable 3-star choice for long-distance family travel, while the BMW 5 Series shows the challenge heavier combustion models face when assessed across their full life cycle. ⚖️
“Unlike standard ratings that focus primarily on tailpipe emissions, Green NCAP’s sustainability rating is the most authoritative, impartial overview of a car's total environmental impact. Factors such as battery size, vehicle weight, and the sustainability of energy supply processes shape a car’s overall footprint. And with a wealth of information about real-world driving experience, Green NCAP is also the go-to resource to determine how well a new car meets a driver’s practical needs,” says Dr. Aleksandar Damyanov, Technical Manager Green NCAP. ⚙️
Read the full feature story here 👉 bit.ly/2605GreenNCAPS… 🍃
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