FIA EcoTest

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The FIA Foundation (World Association of Automobile Club) has FIA Ecotest defines a rating system that the pollutants carbon monoxide , hydrocarbons , nitrogen oxides , as well as in Diesel the soot particles and the greenhouse gas CO 2 comprises. The pollutants are summarized in a single indicator (stars or points), the CO 2 assessment differentiates between the vehicle classes (two-seater small cars to luxury cars).

The evaluations have been carried out since 2003. In 2009 a car was awarded the highest number (5/5) stars for the first time, the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel .

See also: VCD's car environmental list

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