Is the Mondeo Fuel Consumption High?
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The Mondeo's fuel consumption is 7.3 liters per 100 kilometers. Here are some methods to reduce fuel consumption: 1. Check the air conditioning system in summer: Air conditioning malfunctions are a significant cause of high fuel consumption. Poor cooling performance will lead to increased fan speed and lower temperature settings to achieve a cooling effect. 2. Frequent sudden braking: Frequent sudden braking is the main reason for persistently high car fuel consumption. While ensuring safe driving, make full use of the vehicle's inertia. 3. Avoid excessive air conditioning use in small-displacement vehicles: For vehicles exposed to the sun, it is not advisable to turn on the air conditioning immediately after getting in. First, open the windows and set the fan to a higher setting without turning on the air conditioning to expel the hot air inside. Wait until the vehicle has cooled down moderately before turning on the air conditioning.
I drive a 2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0T, and it typically starts at 12L/100km in city driving. With AC on in summer, it can spike to 14L. The car's power is indeed fierce, but the fuel tank seems to leak—watching the fuel gauge drop in heavy traffic is truly heartbreaking. The new 1.5T version is much better; my colleague's gets around 9L in the city and just over 6L on the highway. American cars are all like this—if you love high horsepower, don't fuss too much about fuel consumption, or just go for the hybrid version. Last month, I test-drove the new hybrid, and the engine shuts off at red lights with electric drive, which is genuinely economical—just over 5L in the city.
