Is Chery Really More Fuel-Efficient Than Joint Venture Cars?
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Chery is not necessarily more fuel-efficient than joint venture cars. A car's fuel consumption is determined by multiple factors, such as driver operation, road conditions, and the vehicle itself. Factors affecting fuel consumption: There are many factors that affect a car's fuel consumption, including driving habits, road conditions, vehicle load, tire pressure, and more. Additionally, the car's exterior design also impacts fuel consumption—the lower the drag coefficient, the lower the fuel consumption. Direct factors influencing fuel consumption: The true determinant of a vehicle's fuel consumption is how many strokes the engine completes within a specified time and distance. Strokes refer to the engine's RPM. Therefore, only when both displacement and RPM are low will the car's fuel consumption be lower, as these factors are interrelated.
Our family has been driving the Chery Tiggo 7 for two years now, while my friend owns a Honda CR-V in the same class. We often go on long trips together, and I've closely observed the fuel consumption. Chery's 1.6T engine is indeed quite fuel-efficient on highways, showing around 6L during cruising, whereas my friend's Honda consumes about 7.5L. However, the difference isn't as noticeable in city traffic jams—mine averages around 9L, while my friend's is just over 10L. Of course, it depends on the specific model; older QQ models definitely aren't as fuel-efficient as the new Civics. I think it mainly comes down to engine tuning and vehicle weight. Nowadays, domestic brands aren't as fuel-guzzling as one might imagine, especially Chery's newer models—they're truly economical on highways. Recently, I also noticed their newly released Kunpeng Power achieves a thermal efficiency of over 40%, with impressive technical specifications.