The intelligence assessment of drivers was conducted by a British automotive portal in partnership with Censuswide, a market research institute. A total of 2,000 participants took part in the IQ test group.
Findings attributed Skoda drivers with the top spot on the 99 rating scale. The results sparked discussion about how brand choice might correlate with cognitive performance, though experts caution against drawing strong conclusions from a single study.
For context, current research places the majority of the world’s population within an IQ range of 85 to 115. Roughly 2.5% fall outside this band, with about equal shares below 70 and above 130. An IQ of 144 is widely recognized as in the genius range. Based on these benchmarks, drivers of the listed brands generally fall within the typical cognitive range, without implying exceptional or deficient intelligence.
The brand-specific breakdown followed a clear ranking pattern:
- Skoda-99
- Suzuki – 98.09
- Peugeot – 97.79
- MINI- 97.41
- Mazda – 95.91
- Toyota – 95.76
- Opel- 95.11
- Mercedes Benz – 94.74
- Nissan – 94.71
- Chair – 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
Separately, ratings were calculated based on engine type and car color. Owners of gasoline-engine vehicles registered the highest average IQ at 94.35, followed by hybrids at 93.89, diesel-powered cars at 92.91, and electric models at 90.19.
The color analysis identified white as the top performer at 95.71, followed by gray at 94.97 and red at 94.88, with green trailing at 88.43. These color-based results add a layer of curiosity to the broader dataset, though they should be interpreted with caution and considered alongside other variables.
Readers should approach these findings with a critical eye. The reliability of the data and the practical relevance of any link between vehicle choice and intelligence remain open to question. It is prudent to view the study as an interesting snapshot rather than a definitive verdict on drivers across brands or genres.