Waze vs. Google Maps: Which GPS App Saves You Money?

For drivers looking to save on fuel and battery consumption, two popular GPS apps offer competing strategies. Google Maps prioritizes routes that optimize energy efficiency by avoiding large slopes or abrupt speed changes, while Waze focuses on avoiding traffic jams by taking shortcuts through secondary streets.

According to Autopista, the key to saving is not which app is better, but rather what kind of driver you are and what engine powers your vehicle. Waze's community-driven approach allows drivers to report real-time obstacles, helping others avoid gridlocks and reduce consumption.

Google Maps, on the other hand, uses a deep analysis model that takes into account a car's engine type and customization options. The app's eco route feature marks routes with a green leaf icon, indicating the most energy-efficient path, which may not always be the fastest.