How far can a smart car go on a full tank of fuel?
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smart's fuel consumption varies depending on road conditions, with a range of 340 kilometers in urban areas and up to 500 kilometers under favorable road conditions. Below is some related information: 1. Origin: smart is a product of the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and the watch giant SWATCH. The 'S' in its name stands for Swatch, 'M' for Daimler, and 'art' signifies art, representing the artistic nature of the collaboration. The word 'smart' itself means clever and lively, which aligns with the brand's philosophy. 2. Vehicle Positioning: As a micro urban commuting tool for city dwellers, smart breaks away from the heavy and steady feel of conventional cars, presenting itself to consumers with a lively and sporty stance. The design of the smart is simple yet captivating, whether it's the hardtop or convertible, the body design style makes it irresistible.
I've been driving a gasoline-powered smart fortwo for three years. With a fuel tank capacity of around 35 liters and a fuel consumption of 4.5 to 5 liters per 100 kilometers, a full tank can generally cover about 700 kilometers. However, this depends on road conditions. On the highway at a constant speed, it can exceed 750 kilometers, but in city traffic with congestion, it might drop to just over 600 kilometers. Tire pressure is also crucial—last time when my tire pressure was low, fuel consumption increased by 0.8 liters. The farthest I've gone was from Shanghai to Huangshan without refueling, which was quite a pleasant surprise in terms of range.
I've test-driven several smart models, with fuel tank capacities ranging from 28 to 35 liters. The new turbocharged version has better fuel consumption control, with an actual measured fuel consumption of about 4.3 liters per 100 kilometers. Based on this calculation, it can easily cover 650 kilometers in mixed urban and suburban driving conditions. However, using the heater in winter increases fuel consumption by about 5%, and using air conditioning in summer adds another 3%. It's recommended to fill up with 98-octane gasoline before long-distance trips, as higher-quality fuel can indeed extend the range by several dozen kilometers.
