What is the actual fuel consumption of Changan Oushang X70A?
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Changan Oushang X70A has a combined fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km. Currently, there are 4 models of Changan Oushang X70A on sale: Manual Standard, Manual Elite, Manual Basic, and Manual Comfort, all with a combined fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km. The above figures are the NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is measured under the NEDC test procedure. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, around 8.9L. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light, will increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean higher power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Heavier cars also consume more fuel because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases car resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperature: When the engine block temperature is low, the gasoline injected during a cold start does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline to burn, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine computer will control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, which also increases fuel consumption.
I have been driving the Changan Oushang X70A for over two years, mainly for commuting in the city, with an average real fuel consumption of 9 to 10 liters per 100 kilometers. On the highway, it drops to around 7.5 liters, slightly higher than the officially announced 7.8 liters. This is because urban driving often involves traffic jams and frequent stops at traffic lights, which increases fuel consumption due to constant acceleration. If I drive smoothly, avoiding sudden braking, I can keep the fuel consumption under 9 liters. Carrying heavy loads or using air conditioning can slightly increase it, and during summer outings with frequent cargo, the consumption can reach 11 liters. Maintenance is also crucial: I check the tire pressure monthly, use the recommended synthetic engine oil, and after cleaning the air filter, I noticed a saving of about half a liter. From discussions with other owners, most report fuel consumption between 8 to 11 liters, so my experience is quite reliable. I recommend trying these fuel-saving tips.
