Is the fuel consumption of a new car higher?
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New cars do have higher fuel consumption. The reasons for the higher fuel consumption in new cars are as follows: Reasons: During the break-in period, the friction between large mechanical components of the car is greater, requiring more power to overcome this friction, which results in higher fuel consumption. Bad habits: Improper control of brake and accelerator pedal pressure, sudden acceleration and braking during driving, maintaining a single gear for a long time or driving at low speeds for extended periods. All vehicles experience higher actual load when driving at low speeds compared to medium speeds, which also affects fuel consumption. Objective factors: Frequent starting and braking in traffic jams increases fuel consumption; at high speeds, opening the sunroof or side windows significantly increases wind resistance. Greater resistance requires more power, and the amount of power directly relates to fuel consumption.