Do Domestic Cars Consume More Fuel Than Joint Venture Cars?
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Domestic cars consume more fuel than joint venture cars. There are two main reasons for the relatively higher fuel consumption of domestic cars: First, the lightweight design is not well executed. Taking the Haval H6 as an example, the curb weight of the 1.5T version is 1675KG, and the 2.0T version is 1720KG. In comparison, joint venture compact SUVs in the same class, such as the CR-V and RAV4, are over 100KG lighter. However, the Haval H6 has consistently been the best-selling compact SUV, indicating that although its fuel consumption is higher than that of joint venture models, it is not excessively high. According to actual measurements by owners, the 1.5T model consumes around 9.28L per 100 kilometers, which is entirely acceptable. Second, domestic models generally come with higher configurations and use better materials than joint venture models. For instance, they use significantly more leather and soft materials. Additionally, most domestic models do not cut corners on structural safety, with a higher proportion of high-strength steel in the body. These factors further increase the curb weight of the vehicles, leading to higher fuel consumption. Comparison between domestic and joint venture cars: It is true that domestic cars generally have higher fuel consumption than joint venture models, but the gap is not due to engine technology. Currently, many leading domestic brands have made significant progress in engine technology, with little difference from joint venture brands, and some even surpass them. For example, Changan's 1.4T, Great Wall's 2.0T, GAC's 2.0T, and Chery's 1.6T engines, whether in terms of on-paper specifications or actual performance, exhibit excellent standards in their respective classes.
I've been driving for over 20 years and have experienced various brands, including domestic and joint-venture vehicles. In the early years, domestic cars might have had higher fuel consumption – for example, the old Chery A3 could reach 10 liters per 100km in urban driving. But now it's completely different. Take the Geely Emgrand as an example, the new hybrid version consumes only 3-4 liters, which is much more fuel-efficient than some joint-venture models like the Volkswagen Polo's pure gasoline version. When driving the domestic Changan CS75, the urban fuel consumption is about 8 liters, similar to the joint-venture Honda CR-V's 9 liters. Driving habits make a big difference – maintaining a steady speed of 60-80km/h can save a lot. Don't generalize; checking data from car review websites is the most accurate. Domestic brands have made rapid progress, with stylish designs and economic efficiency, making them worth trying.
