What is the actual fuel consumption of the Avalon 2.0?
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The Avalon 2.0 has three models currently on sale: the 2019 Avalon 2.0L XLE Premium Edition - China VI, Luxury Edition - China VI, and Base Edition - China VI. These models are equipped with a 178-horsepower engine and have an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.8L per 100 kilometers. All Avalon 2.0 models have the same fuel tank capacity. The distance that can be covered on a full tank of fuel is as follows: Models equipped with the 178-horsepower engine have a fuel tank capacity of 60L. The distance that can be covered on a full tank is 50/5.8*100=1034km. 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, can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements typically produce more 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 temperatures: When the engine block temperature is low during a cold start, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine computer controls the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up the car, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Asian Dragon 2.0 for almost half a year now, mostly during rush hour in the city, and the actual fuel consumption is quite high, often fluctuating around 11 liters per 100 kilometers. The official data claims it can reach 7.8 liters, but that's only achievable on highways or in suburban areas. In actual city driving with heavy traffic, it can go up to 12 liters. Using the air conditioning in summer increases fuel consumption by about 1 liter. I think driving habits have a significant impact. For example, sudden acceleration and hard braking can push the fuel consumption higher. Driving smoothly at a constant speed is much better, and during highway cruising, it can drop to around 8.5 liters. The heavy body weight is also one of the reasons, and carrying more passengers or heavy loads consumes more fuel. Regularly checking tire pressure and engine oil condition can also help save some fuel costs, saving a few dozen yuan per month. Overall, this isn't the most fuel-efficient car, but it's comfortable and spacious, making it suitable for family use.
