Reasons for the High Fuel Consumption of Besturn X80
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The high fuel consumption of the Besturn X80 is primarily attributed to three reasons, with the biggest issue being the outdated engine technology. Both engines do not utilize direct fuel injection technology but instead employ multi-point electronic fuel injection, leading to higher fuel consumption. Another culprit is the 6AT transmission with fewer gears. The 6AT transmission in the X80 tends to rev high, and its shift logic is not very intelligent, further increasing the vehicle's fuel consumption. Below is additional information about the Besturn X80: 1. Fuel consumption data for three models: The Besturn X80 2018 2.0L Manual Luxury model has an official combined fuel consumption of 7.6L/100km, with an actual measured combined fuel consumption of 9.39L/100km. The Besturn X80 2018 2.0L Automatic Comfort model has an official combined fuel consumption of 8.1L/100km, with an actual measured combined fuel consumption of 10.56L/100km. The Besturn X80 2018 1.8L Automatic Flagship model has an official combined fuel consumption of 8.1L/100km, with an actual measured combined fuel consumption of 11.39L/100km. 2. Besturn X80 configuration: The Besturn X80 offers two powertrains, a 2.0L and a 1.8T. Except for the base model equipped with a manual transmission, all other models come with a 6AT transmission. The 2.0L engine delivers a maximum horsepower of 147 hp and a maximum torque of 184 Nm, with relatively weak performance, and its combined fuel consumption of 10.5L is indeed on the high side. The 1.8T engine produces a maximum horsepower of 186 hp and a maximum torque of 235 Nm, a performance that is even inferior to Chery's 1.6T engine. Its fuel consumption is also quite unreasonable, with a combined fuel consumption of 11.3L, which is higher than many SUVs equipped with 2.0T engines. Overall, the fuel consumption performance of the Besturn X80 is poor.
I've been driving the Besturn X80 for three years and found it's a bit fuel-consuming, mainly because I drive too aggressively in the city, such as frequently accelerating sharply or braking hard, especially when starting frequently in congested areas, which makes the engine consume more fuel. Also, the tire pressure is often too low, and I forget to check it regularly. The increased rolling resistance leads to higher fuel consumption. During the last maintenance, the mechanic reminded me that the heavy body weight also adds to the burden, as SUVs are inherently not fuel-efficient. I think the key is to change my driving habits—lightly pressing the throttle when starting and checking the tire pressure regularly to keep it at the normal level, which can save a lot. Additionally, as the car ages, a clogged air filter affects intake efficiency, leading to increased fuel injection, so regular replacement of the filter is necessary. I get maintenance every six months to alleviate these issues.
