What is considered a normal fuel consumption level?
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Pure economy micro cars: no more than 7L/100km; Small cars/hybrids: no more than 8L/100km; Compact/light SUVs: no more than 10L/100km; Mid-size cars/mid-size SUVs: no more than 12L/100km. Below is an introduction about fuel consumption: 1. Introduction: Constant-speed fuel consumption refers to the fuel economy indicator when a vehicle travels at a constant speed on good road surfaces. Since constant-speed driving is a basic operating condition for vehicles on highways, and this type of fuel consumption is easy to measure, it is widely adopted. 2. Error: As vehicles often experience various working conditions such as acceleration, deceleration, braking, and engine idling during actual driving, constant-speed fuel consumption tends to be lower and differs significantly from actual fuel consumption. This difference is particularly greater for vehicles frequently used for short-distance urban driving. 3. Influencing factors: Reducing weight, improving aerodynamics, and maximizing engine thermal efficiency.
As an experienced driver with over a decade behind the wheel, I believe fuel consumption should be judged based on the specific vehicle. For a regular 1.6L family sedan, 7-8 liters per 100km in city driving is normal, but it might spike to 10 liters with AC on in traffic jams. Heavier SUVs typically consume 10-12 liters. New cars have lower fuel consumption in the first two years, gradually increasing after 50,000-60,000 kilometers. Most importantly, driving habits matter – sudden braking and aggressive acceleration waste fuel. The most reliable method is maintaining long-term fuel consumption records for your own car, as road conditions vary for every vehicle.
