E10 biofuel compatibility list
(Sources: SMMT, ACEA, JAMA)
BMW:
All petrol engine BMW models are cleared for the use of E10 petrol regardless of their year of manufacture but the minimum octane required should be observed according to the owner's manual.
Mini:
E10 is cleared for use in all MINI models with petrol engine after the relaunch of the MINI brand in the year 2000.
Rolls Royce:
E10 is cleared for use in all Rolls Royce models starting with model year 2003, the launch of the Phantom model.
Mercedes-Benz:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the vast majority of all Mercedes Benz vehicles with petrol engines, except:
- First generation direct injection C200 CGI (W203), CLK 200 CGI series (C209) of the years 2002-2005;
- Models not equipped with three-way catalysts or produced with a carburettor. These are mainly vehicles older than 25 years.
Smart:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all petrol engine Smart vehicles.
Maybach:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Maybach vehicles.
Alfa Romeo:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following Alfa Romeo models with petrol engines:
MiTo
159: 1.8 16V, 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
Brera: 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
Spider: 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
8C: 4.7 32V
Fiat:
E10 petrol is cleared for all Fiat vehicles of Euro 3 emission levels or newer, starting from model year 2000, except the following vehicles:
Barchetta: 1.8 16V
Bravo/Brava (182): 1.6 16V
Doblò: 1.6 16V
Marea: 1.6 16V, 2.0 16V
Multipla: 1.6 16V
Palio: 1.6 16V
Punto (188): 1.8 16V
Stilo: 1.6 16V (1.596 cm3), 1.8 16V, 2.4 20V
Ford:
E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Ford models manufactured in Europe since 1992 excluding the Ford Mondeo SCI CD 132 until 2006.
Jaguar:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Jaguar vehicles with petrol engines starting from model year 1992.
Land Rover:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Land Rover vehicles with petrol engines starting from model year 1996.
Vauxhall:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Opel-Vauxhall vehicles with petrol engines, excluding models with the 2.2-litre direct injection petrol engine, motor code: Z22YH (Vectra, Signum, Zafira).
Cadillac:
The following Cadillac models equipped with a petrol engine and regulated with catalytic converter and lambda probe can be used with E10 petrol:
Cadillac BLS.
Cadillac CTS.
Cadillac CTS-V.
Cadillac Eldorado.
Cadillac Seville STS and SLS.
Cadillac SRX.
Cadillac STS.
Cadillac STS-V.
Cadillac XLR.
Cadillac XLR-V.
Cadillac Escalade.
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.
Corvette:
The following Corvette models equipped with a petrol engine and regulated with catalytic converter and lambda probe can be used with E10 petrol:
Corvette C4.
Corvette C5.
Corvette C6.
Corvette Z06.
Corvette Grand Sport.
Corvette ZR1.
Hummer:
The following Hummer models equipped with a petrol engine and regulated with catalytic converter
and lambda probe can be used with E10 petrol:
Hummer H2.
Hummer H2T.
Hummer H3.
Hummer H3T.
Porsche:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Porsche vehicles with petrol engines since the 1997 model year (Boxster) and the 1998 model year (Carrera).
Peugeot Citroën:
All Peugeot and Citroën cars with petrol engines are E10 (EN228) compatible since 1st January 2000.
Dacia:
E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Dacia vehicles.
Renault:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Renault petrol vehicles marketed since 1st January 1997, with the
exception of the following models:
RENAULT 19;
Megane 1 with 2.0 l F5R 700 direct injection petrol engine
Megane 1 with 2.0 l F5R 740 direct injection petrol engine
Laguna 2 with 2.0 l F5R 782 direct injection petrol engine
And the following models marketed between 1st January 2000 and 31st December 2002:
Laguna 2 with 2.0 l F4R 764 Turbo engine
Laguna 2 with 2.0 l F4R 765 Turbo engine
Espace 4 with 2.0 l F4R 790 Turbo engine
Espace 4 with 2.0 l F4R 794 Turbo engine
Velsatis with 2.0 l F4R 762 Turbo engine
Velsatis with 2.0 l F4R 763 Turbo engine
Avantime with 2.0 l F4R 760 Turbo engine
Avantime with 2.0 l F4R 761 Turbo engine.
Toyota:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Toyota European petrol models made from January 1998, excluding:
Avensis 2.0 L with engine 1AZ-FSE made between July 2000 and October 2008.
Avensis 2.4 L with engine 2AZ-FSE made between June 2003 and October 2008.
Lexus:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Lexus European petrol models made from January 1998, excluding:
IS250 2.5 L V6 with engine 4GR-FSE made between August 2005 and September 2007.
GS300 3.0 L V6 with engine 3GR-FSE made between January 2005 and September 2007.
LS460 4.6 L V8 with engine 1UR-FSE made between August 2006 and September 2007.
Audi:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Audi petrol driven vehicles, excluding the following vehicles:
First generation direct injection engines:
Audi A2 1.6 FSI, model years 2003-2005
Audi A3 1.6 FSI, model year 2004
Audi A3 2.0 FSI, model year 2004
Audi A4 2.0 FSI, model years 2003-2004
SEAT:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following Seat models with petrol engines:
Ibiza, starting from model year 2002.
Cordoba, starting from model 2003.
Leon, starting from model year 1999.
Toledo, starting from model year 1999, excluding the 150hp 2.0 FSI BLR engine manufactured up to June 2004.
Altea, XL, Freetrack starting from model year 2004, excluding the 150hp 2.0 FSI BLR engine manufactured up to June 2004.
Alhambra, starting from model year 2001.
Ibiza, starting from model year 2008 (Ibiza V).
All Exeo and Exeo ST models, starting from model year 2009.
Skoda:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all following Skoda vehicles with petrol engines with the following exception:
Felicia 1.3l OHV (54hp and 68hp) engines used in Felicia models in the production years 1994 to 2001 and before. A retro-fit option exists for these engines to make them compatible with the use of E10 petrol - owners are advised to consult their dealer.
Volkswagen:
With few exceptions, E10 is cleared for use in all Volkswagen vehicles with petrol engines. The exceptions are the following models with the first generation of FSI engines:
Lupo 1.4 made from August 2000 to November 2003 (model year 2001 - 2004);
Polo 1.4 FSI made from February 2002 to June 2006 (model year 2002 - 2006);
Golf IV 1,6 FSI made from November 2001 to May 2004 (model year 2002 - 2004);
Golf IV Variant 1.6 FSI made from October 2001 to October 2006 (model year 2002 2006);
Bora 1.6 FSI made from October 2001 to September 2005 (model year 2002 - 2005);
Bora Variant 1.6 FSI made from October 2001 to September 2005 (model year 2002 2005);
Golf V 1.4 FSI made from November 2003 to November 2004 (model year 2004 -2005);
Golf V 1.6 FSI made from August 2003 to May 2004 (model year 2004);
Golf V 2.0 FSI made from January 2004 to May 2004 (model year 2004);
Touran 1.6 FSI made from November 2002 to May 2004 (model year 2003 - 2004);
Touran 2.0 FSI made from October 2003 to May 2004 (model year 2004).
Volvo cars:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Volvo cars with petrol engines introduced to the market since 1976 based upon servicing and other conditions according to the equipment and material with which the vehicle was originally equipped.
E10 petrol is not cleared for a limited number of S/V40 models with petrol engines produced in the mid-1990s with engine type 1.8 GDI.
Saab:
All Saab vehicles with petrol engines are cleared for use with E10 petrol.
Owners of vehicles produced up to the mid-1980s should consult their dealer.
Daihatsu:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following models with petrol engines:
Cuore L276: from production-date 25th April 2008*.
Trevis L651: from production-date 8th May 2008*.
Siroin M3#: from market introduction.
Materia M4#: from market introduction.
Terios J2#: from market introduction.
Copen L881: from production-date 25th April 2008*.
Honda:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all EU models with petrol engines equipped with electronic control fuel injection system (HONDA PGM-FI).
Nissan:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines from 1st January 2000.
Mazda:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines introduced in and from the year 2002 (Mazda6 (GG/GY) and models with petrol engines introduced thereafter:
Mazda2: DY/DE.
Mazda3: BK/BL.
Mazda5: CR.
MX-5: NC.
Mazda6: GG/GY/GH.
CX-7: ER.
RX-8: SE.
Mitsubishi:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines except those equipped with the GDI engine (gasoline direct injection).
Subaru:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines manufactured from 1st January 1991 with
the exception of the following models:
All Vivio models.
Justy manufactured before April 1994.
Suzuki:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all current production models with petrol engines. For older models please refer to owner's Manual.