How many kilometers can a sedan travel on a full tank of gas?
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A full tank of gas can typically cover over 500 kilometers. Generally, small cars have a fuel tank capacity of 35 to 45 liters, while mid-size cars have a capacity of about 55 to 75 liters. Variations by vehicle model: The difference between vehicles can be significant, as fuel tanks vary in size. This mainly depends on the vehicle's displacement and fuel tank capacity. For example, a car with a 2.0-liter displacement consumes about 10 liters per 100 kilometers. With a fuel tank size of 60-70 liters, it can travel approximately 600-700 kilometers based on these figures. Variations in fuel consumption: After filling up the tank, most cars can travel around 500 kilometers. The size of the fuel tank correlates with the car's displacement and fuel consumption—larger tanks for higher consumption and smaller tanks for lower consumption. An average sedan usually has a fuel tank capacity of about 50 liters. With a fuel-efficient consumption rate of 8 liters per 100 kilometers, it can cover over 600 kilometers. To reach 1,000 kilometers, the fuel consumption would need to be as low as 4 to 5 liters per 100 kilometers. Driving conditions also affect fuel efficiency; for instance, heavy traffic and poor road conditions on national highways lead to slower speeds and higher fuel consumption, while highways allow maintaining steady speeds, optimizing the vehicle's performance.
