Is 8 liters per 100 kilometers considered high fuel consumption?
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8 liters per 100 kilometers is a normal level of fuel consumption, not high. Here is relevant information about fuel consumption: 1. Information about fuel consumption levels: Fuel consumption is affected by the vehicle type. If it's a micro or compact car, then 8 liters would be considered a relatively high level of fuel consumption. For a family sedan, this is normal. For a mid-size car, 8 liters is actually relatively low. Generally speaking, the larger the engine displacement, the higher the corresponding fuel consumption. 2. Factors affecting fuel consumption: There are many factors that affect fuel consumption, not just the powertrain of the engine, but also the transmission, drag coefficient, body weight, and tires. Also very important are driving habits, vehicle condition, and road conditions.
I've been driving for over a decade, from a Fukang to my current SUV, and I think 8 liters per 100km is really not high. Last week I drove my friend's 2.0T, and it easily hit 12 liters in the city, 8.5 liters on the highway. If you're driving a compact sedan, this fuel consumption might be slightly high, but for an SUV it's quite economical. Remember to check your owner's manual – standards vary significantly between vehicles. Someone in our car club added a roof box and their fuel consumption immediately increased by over 1 liter. If the fuel cap says 92 octane, don't fill up with 95 – it's a waste of money and might not even save fuel. Honestly, avoiding sudden braking and hard acceleration, maintaining steady speed is more effective than any fuel-saving trick.
