After revealing which type of drivers are most likely to show psychopathic tendencies, a new study now reveals which car brands have the smartest (and dumbest) drivers.
Taking over 2,000 drivers with taking an IQ test in the United Kingdom, Scrap Car Comparison then ranked them based on their intelligence scores in relation to their car brand, of which findings for 22 brands were recorded. Powertrain type, vehicle color, and personalized plate subsets were also grouped and defined.
An IQ (intelligence quotient) is a score based on participants’ performance on a set of standardized tests designed to assess intelligence. According to studies, approximately two thirds of the general population will have an IQ score of between 85 and 115, while only 2.5 percent will score below 70 or above 130. For those scoring more than 130, a score of over 144 means you are ‘very gifted’ or ‘highly advanced’—a genius, essentially.
Now, for the results.
The smartest bunch? Skoda owners because they topped the IQ test with an average score of 99. Suzuki weren’t far behind in second (98.09), and rounding out the top five are Peugeot (97.79), Mini (97.41), and Mazda (95.91) owners.
On the other end of the scale were those with a BMW (91.68), alongside Fiat (90.14) and Land Rover (88.58).
At this point, it is worth remembering that worldwide average IQ sits between scores of 85 and 115, so all surveyed sat within that scale.
When it comes to which fuel type smarter drivers prefer, gas prevails with an average IQ of 94.35. This is followed by hybrid (93.89), diesel (92.91), and in last place, electric (90.19).
Car colors also seem to have a correlation to intelligence with owners of white vehicles having the highest IQ (95.71), followed by gray (94.97) and red (94.97). Dead last was green at 88.43.
Finally, when it comes to personalized plates, those who drove with one on are more likely to be less smart with an IQ of 91.95, compared to non-personalized plate with 94.15.
Smartest Drivers by Car Brand (Average IQ)
- Skoda – 99
- Suzuki – 98.09
- Peugeot – 97.79
- Mini – 97.41
- Mazda – 95.91
- Toyota – 95.76
- Vauxhall – 95.11
- Mercedes-Benz – 94.74
- Nissan – 94.71
- Seat – 94.71
- Citroen – 94.29
- Hyundai – 93.52
- Renault – 93.41
- Audi – 93.25
- Kia – 93.01
- Honda – 92.88
- Ford – 92.75
- Volvo – 92.40
- Volkswagen – 92.25
- BMW – 91.68
- Fiat – 90.14
- Land Rover – 88.58
- Gas – 94.35
- Hybrid – 93.89
- Diesel – 92.91
- Electric – 90.19
- White – 95.71
- Gray – 94.97
- Red – 94.88
- Blue – 93.60
- Black – 92.83
- Silver – 92.67
- Green – 88.43
- Non-Personalized – 94.15
- Personalized – 91.95
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