How much more fuel does a sedan consume when using air conditioning versus not using it?

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MacBrandon
07/30/25 4:43am
20% more. The car air conditioning system consumes about 20% of the engine's power, so using the air conditioning will utilize a portion of the engine's power, leading to increased fuel consumption. The exact amount of additional fuel consumed depends on the car's displacement and speed. Below is relevant information: 1. Specific fuel consumption: For a car that typically consumes 10 liters per 100 kilometers, using air conditioning will increase fuel consumption by approximately 2 liters. The impact of air conditioning on fuel consumption is very noticeable, while the effect of different fan speeds is relatively smaller. 2. Principle of increased fuel consumption: The car's engine essentially powers the air conditioning compressor, so when the cooling air conditioning is turned on, the pressure on the car's engine increases, requiring more gasoline to burn for additional power. This is why sometimes, when the cooling air conditioning is turned on while driving, the car's power may feel slightly weaker—because the engine's pressure has increased.
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