Super Unleaded petrol could be more efficient than E10

Drivers using super unleaded petrol will get “a few more miles to the gallon” than those using the brand new E10 fuel, according to experts. Thomas Iveson, Head of leasing at specialist car discount company Motorfinity warned super unleaded would be ‘more expensive’.However, he said E10 petrol would burn slightly less efficiently’ than Premium Unleaded, giving drivers a lower fuel economy.He said: ‘It’s also worth noting that drivers can still put premium unleaded fuel into their car.’This will be more expensive at the pump.’But E10 burns slightly less efficiently than premium unleaded meaning that drivers who opt for premium unleaded petrol will get a few more miles to the gallon.’READ MORE: Drivers issued with urgent E10 winter warning as cars risk damage Super Unleaded petrol will give drivers ‘more miles to the gallon’ than E10. (Image: Getty)The fresh warning comes just after some experts warned that E10 fuel was having a massive effect on efficiency.Express readers have reported losing as much as four miles per gallon since they started using the new compound.One even said they had got 30 fewer miles after filling up a 55 litre tank with the new compound.David Billsborogh, Business Director at Cheshire Cars in Crewe has also warned Super Unleaded would ‘perform better’ than E10.DON’T MISS Petrol and diesel drivers warned of £100 daily costs with new CAZ [WARNING] Motorists warned of huge £1,000 fine for simple driving licence error [FINE] Electric car drivers warned of major changes being made in November [INSIGHT]  However, super unleaded fuel is more expensive. (Image: Getty) How to save fuel. (Image: EXPRESS)The Government’s Introducing E10 petrol report suggested that drivers’ fuel economy would be affected.The report added efficiency would be reduced by around one or two percent under the new E10 compound.Super Unleaded fuel is a higher-octane verison of regular petrol.Confused.com says there are claims the new fuel comes with “noticeable benefits”.