WLTP Challenge
Proving real world fuel economy
About the Challenge
The WLTP Challenge sets out to prove the validity of the WLTP test cycle and regain confidence in fuel economy figures.
2018
From September 2018, the World harmonised Light vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) was introduced to replace the NEDC test cycle. Its aim was to provide more representative and relatable economy figures than had previously been available for vehicles.
2019
The MPG Marathon morphed into the WLTP Challenge to reflect the change in how fuel consumption is measured. The Challenge sets out to find out whether WLTP figures are now an accurate representation of real-world fuel economy, and provide reassurance to drivers.
The MPG Marathon Story
In previous years, the MPG Marathon has attracted celebrities, motoring journalists, academics and senior figures from the automotive industry, all striving to see if they could complete a chosen route using as little fuel as possible.
The MPG Marathon was open to fleet managers, representatives from fleet services, contract hire and leasing and fleet management companies, and from the motor industry, plus anyone associated with the industry.