What Does Average Fuel Consumption Mean?

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Average fuel consumption, commonly referred to as fuel economy, is defined as the amount of fuel used by a vehicle per unit distance traveled. The commonly used unit is liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km), which represents the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers. It indicates the average fuel consumption of a car when driven on the road over a distance of 100 kilometers. Method to Calculate Fuel Consumption per 100 Kilometers: Basic Calculation Method: Divide the actual fuel consumption by the actual distance traveled. That is, fuel consumption per 100 kilometers = fuel consumed / distance traveled × 100. For example, if a 1.6-liter car travels 500 kilometers and consumes 40 liters of fuel, the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers would be 40 ÷ 500 × 100 = 8 liters. Simple and Practical Calculation Method in Daily Life: Fill up the tank at a gas station; Reset the trip odometer and start driving; When the trip odometer reaches approximately 100 kilometers (it doesn't have to be exactly 100 kilometers, as it's difficult to reach a gas station precisely at that point), find another gas station and fill up the tank to the same level as before, then record the amount of fuel added; Divide the recorded fuel consumption by the distance on the trip odometer and multiply by 100 to accurately determine the car's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers. Ways to Reduce Fuel Consumption: Use the auto start-stop function wisely. Control the accelerator pedal properly. Maintain a higher speed. When the speed is between 40~80 km/h, the vehicle's fuel consumption can reach its most economical state. Minimize braking. Avoid frequent lane changes. Learn to coast in D gear. Use the air conditioning efficiently.