Fuel Consumption with Five Passengers vs. One Passenger in a Car

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Fuel consumption is affected when a car carries five passengers versus one passenger. Below is a detailed explanation of the relationship between fuel consumption and vehicle weight: 1. Factors: A car's fuel consumption is related to its displacement, weight, aerodynamic drag, and other factors. 2. Displacement and vehicle weight are closely related: For the same model, with the same number of passengers and cargo, different displacements result in different fuel consumption. A lighter car with a smaller displacement tends to be more fuel-efficient. A heavier car with a smaller displacement may experience the 'small horse pulling a big cart' effect, leading to difficulty in acceleration and increased fuel consumption. For the same model with the same displacement, more passengers and cargo increase the vehicle's weight, resulting in higher fuel consumption.