Do all Geely cars have high fuel consumption?

[MacAutumn]

Geely car fuel consumption varies by model, and there are multiple factors affecting it. Here are the specific factors influencing fuel consumption: Vehicle condition: In addition to regular cleaning, it's essential to monitor the car's condition, perform regular maintenance, and timely repairs. Driving habits: Poor driving habits can waste fuel unknowingly, such as carrying unnecessary weight, driving with windows open at high speeds, sudden acceleration, and hard braking, all of which can increase fuel consumption. Road conditions: Driving in urban areas consumes about 20% more fuel than on test tracks, mainly due to frequent starts and stops, waiting at traffic lights, and gear shifting for acceleration and deceleration, leading to higher fuel consumption.

[Cox]

I've driven both the Geely Binyue and Boyue, and honestly, there's a significant difference in fuel consumption. The Binyue 1.4T manual transmission gives me around 7.8L/100km in city driving, but my friend's same model often exceeds 9L with frequent hard acceleration. The newly launched Xingyue, built on the CMA platform, surprises me as my colleague's 2.0T version is even more fuel-efficient than the old Emgrand. The key lies in your powertrain choice - the Emgrand L Thunder hybrid achieves just 4.5L in real-world tests, while the old 1.8L naturally aspirated engine easily surpasses 10L in traffic jams. I recommend focusing on test driving your target model, as 2-3L differences between technical platforms are normal. Vehicle weight also plays a big role - MPVs like the Jiaji consume at least 1.5L more than sedans.

[VonAdeline]

From a maintenance perspective, whether Geely cars have high fuel consumption really depends on their upkeep. I've seen many owners complain about sudden spikes in fuel usage, only to find out it's due to carbon buildup on the oxygen sensor or low tire pressure. The new 1.5TD engine with direct injection is about 20% more fuel-efficient than older models under normal driving conditions. However, frequently driving on dusty roads can clog the air filter, reducing intake efficiency and adding half a liter per 100 kilometers. Not replacing spark plugs by 60,000 kilometers is another fuel consumption culprit, especially for turbocharged models. Keeping tire pressure at 2.5Bar with monthly checks can save up to 0.8L in fuel consumption.

[DiReed]

Six years of driving a Geely: Fuel consumption is 70% about road conditions and 30% about the car. During rush hour traffic in the city center, my Emgrand EC7 easily hits 10L, but on weekend highway drives, it drops to 6L. Using AC in summer increases fuel consumption by 15%, while short trips in winter with a cold engine are even more fuel-intensive. After switching to low rolling resistance tires last year, combined fuel consumption dropped by 0.6L. Technologically speaking, the third-generation 1.5T engine has indeed been optimized, but the increased vehicle weight partially offsets the fuel-saving effects.