EPA

Our site is based in North America so we mainly use EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) fuel ratings figures for the cars we cover – but now and again WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) number used. Some manufactures like Lexus will use WLTP numbers but the bulk of car makers stick to the EPA

The 2021 Ford Edge SUV is advertised to have an EPA fuel economy rating of 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined (FWD version). But, real world driving range of any SUV will likely differ from the advertised fuel economy. How close will Edge’s EPA ratings match real world driving? The actual

The WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) are two different testing procedures used to evaluate the fuel economy and emissions output of vehicles. Both tests are used to measure a vehicle’s performance in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, fuel economy, and other pollutants. See also: The SUVs