What are the actual fuel consumption and displayed fuel consumption of the Levin?

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VanAmy
07/24/25 5:46am
The actual fuel consumption of the Levin is between 6-7L, while the displayed fuel consumption is 6L. Below is a detailed introduction to the actual and displayed fuel consumption of the Levin: 1. Actual fuel consumption: The real fuel consumption is between 6-7L. Even for the same model of car, fuel consumption can vary depending on road conditions and driving habits. When driving on highways, the car's fuel consumption tends to be lower due to stable speed and engine RPM. In contrast, driving in urban areas with frequent stops at traffic lights and constant use of brakes and throttle can lead to unstable engine RPM, incomplete fuel combustion, and ultimately higher fuel consumption. 2. Displayed fuel consumption: The displayed fuel consumption is 6L. The fuel consumption shown by the computer is only a reference value.
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VonArya
08/11/25 1:28am
As a Levin owner, I've been driving for over three years and often pay attention to fuel consumption. The average displayed fuel consumption on the dashboard usually ranges between 5.0-5.5L/100km, giving the impression of excellent fuel efficiency. However, to truly know the actual fuel consumption, I personally record the amount of fuel added each time and the mileage driven, calculating that the actual consumption is around 5.5-6.2L/100km—always 0.5-1L higher than the displayed figure. Especially during city commutes, like my daily 20km round trip to work, encountering traffic jams or frequent traffic lights can easily push the actual fuel consumption above 6.5L, and it becomes even more noticeable when using the air conditioner in summer. This discrepancy mainly stems from the sensor's calculation method, which ignores idling consumption and the impact of driving habits. I recommend that owners develop the habit of calculating fuel consumption by using a mobile app to record data simply, as it provides more accurate results. Additionally, smooth driving and regular tire pressure checks—such as maintaining around 2.5bar—can help reduce the gap. Overall, the Levin is quite fuel-efficient, but don’t rely too much on the displayed data; actual measurements better reflect real-world usage costs. On long highway trips, the difference between displayed and actual consumption is minimal, usually within 0.2L, making it much more reassuring.
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