What is the actual fuel consumption of the Bora 1.5L naturally aspirated engine?
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The actual fuel consumption of the Bora 1.5L naturally aspirated engine is 6.4L per 100 kilometers. Parameters of fuel consumption per 100 kilometers: Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers refers to the amount of fuel a vehicle consumes when driving a certain speed on the road for 100 kilometers, which is a theoretical indicator of the vehicle. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is a value measured by the manufacturer in an objective environment using a dynamometer installed on the vehicle's chassis, converted into speed parameters, and then calculated by driving at specified speeds to determine the theoretical experimental fuel consumption data per 100 kilometers for the model. Road condition fuel consumption: Road condition fuel consumption is a fuel indicator calculated by repeatedly testing the values measured when the vehicle is driven on specified roads at prescribed speeds and times, also known as multi-condition road cycle fuel consumption.
I drive a Bora 1.5L naturally aspirated manual transmission, which I've owned for over three years. During city commuting in traffic jams, the fuel consumption is indeed high, often showing 8.5 to 9.5 liters per 100 km on the dashboard; however, it's very fuel-efficient on highways, with an actual measured consumption of 5.8 liters per 100 km with the air conditioning on. There are many factors affecting fuel consumption. For example, using air conditioning in summer consumes about 1 liter more than using the heater in winter, and insufficient tire pressure can also increase consumption by 0.3 to 0.5 liters. Personal driving habits have the most significant impact. For instance, my friend drives aggressively, and his fuel consumption is 10% higher than mine. Overall, under mixed driving conditions, a consumption of 7.2 to 7.8 liters per 100 km is quite common, and a full tank can last over 500 km in city driving.
Our fleet has over a dozen Bora 1.5L naturally aspirated models, and we've maintained half-year fuel consumption records. The average urban commuting fuel consumption is around 8.3L/100km, while suburban expressway driving can achieve 6.7L/100km. Automatic transmissions typically consume 0.8L more than manual transmissions, especially during frequent starts. Air conditioning in summer significantly impacts fuel economy, with actual measurements showing an increase of about 1.1L. Maintaining tire pressure between 2.3 and 2.5 bar and regular carbon deposit cleaning can save considerable fuel costs. While 92-octane gasoline meets engine requirements, using 95-octane can reduce fuel consumption by approximately 5%.
