How many kilometers can a Passat travel on a full tank of fuel?
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According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the fuel consumption of the 1.8T new Passat is 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers, and the maximum fuel tank capacity of the vehicle is 69 liters. Therefore, the ideal driving range on a full tank is 69/6.8×100=1014 kilometers. In reality, due to factors such as road conditions, fuel quality, driving style, and vehicle maintenance, the actual driving range on a full tank is around 800-900 kilometers. The following are some methods to reduce fuel consumption: 1. Check the air conditioning system in summer: Air conditioning malfunctions are a significant cause of high fuel consumption. Poor cooling performance will require higher fan speeds and lower temperatures to achieve a cooling effect. 2. Frequent hard braking: Frequent hard braking is a major cause of high fuel consumption. While ensuring safe driving, make full use of the vehicle's inertia. 3. Avoid excessive use of air conditioning in small-displacement vehicles: For vehicles exposed to the sun, do not turn on the air conditioning immediately after entering. First, open the windows and set the fan to a higher speed without turning on the air conditioning to expel the hot air inside the car. After the vehicle has cooled down moderately, then turn on the air conditioning.
I've researched this issue quite a bit. The Passat's fuel tank capacity is approximately 62 liters, but the actual driving range depends on the specific model and driving habits. I've driven my friend's 1.4T version - in city traffic it consumes about 11L/100km, giving about 550km per tank. On highways at steady 90km/h, consumption drops to 7L/100km with range approaching 850km. The 2.0T models are thirstier, consuming around 13L/100km in city driving, needing refueling after just over 400km per tank. Tire pressure and AC usage significantly impact range - once when my tires were underinflated, fuel consumption increased by 7%. Winter heating doesn't affect fuel economy much, but summer AC can easily reduce range by 50km. Interestingly, older Passats have larger tanks but less efficient engines, so their range is actually worse than newer models.