What is the actual fuel consumption of the Crown?
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The Crown comes with two different engines, and their fuel consumption varies. The 2.0T model has a tested combined fuel consumption of 8.5L, while the 2.5L model's tested combined fuel consumption under various road conditions is around 9L. The fuel consumption figures are for reference only. The 2.5L naturally aspirated engine of the Toyota Crown tends to have slightly higher fuel consumption compared to its turbocharged counterpart. Below is an introduction to the fuel-saving technologies employed by the Crown: 1. Dual Injection System (Port Injection/Direct Injection). During engine operation, various conditions are encountered. The dual injection system can switch between different fuel injection methods based on different conditions to achieve better power output and combustion efficiency, while also avoiding issues like intake manifold carbon buildup common in direct injection engines. 2. Otto/Atkinson Dual Cycle System. The Crown's new 2.0T+ engine uses the Otto cycle during the starting phase to ensure strong acceleration. It switches to the Atkinson cycle during low to medium load phases to reduce fuel consumption and improve efficiency. During high-load phases, it reverts to the Otto cycle to ensure sufficient power output. By seamlessly combining these two cycles, the Crown achieves both strong performance and excellent fuel efficiency.
I've been driving a Crown sedan for several years, and the fuel consumption really depends on how you drive it. In my daily city traffic with stop-and-go conditions, the real-world average fuel consumption for the V6 engine version is between 11 to 13 liters per 100 kilometers. On highway cruising, it can drop to around 8 liters. There are many factors affecting this, like using air conditioning in summer or warming up the car in winter, which consumes more fuel. Personal driving habits also play a role, such as sudden acceleration or hard braking, which can significantly increase fuel consumption. I often use a fuel tracking app and found that maintaining proper tire pressure after regular maintenance can save about 5% to 10% on fuel costs. Overall, it's about 1 to 2 liters higher than the official figures, which is normal. The hybrid version would be more fuel-efficient, but the non-hybrid version is also comfortable to drive.
As a frequent visitor to car forums, I have personally tested the fuel consumption of various Crown models. The non-hybrid version has a real-world city fuel consumption of 12 to 15 liters, and 7 to 9 liters on the highway. The hybrid version consumes only 4 to 6 liters in the city and about 6 liters on the highway. The engine performance is stronger but also more fuel-consuming. Reasons include the efficiency of the powertrain, load conditions—for example, a full backseat increases fuel consumption by 1 liter, and road conditions like frequent traffic lights in the city lead to higher fuel consumption. It is recommended to use a mobile app to monitor driving scores in real-time, combined with gentle starts and steady driving, which can significantly reduce fuel consumption. Compared to similar-class cars, the Crown hybrid is indeed more environmentally friendly, but its fuel-saving advantage is more noticeable on long-distance drives.
