What is the actual fuel consumption of the Focus?
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The actual fuel consumption of the Focus is 6.0-14.8L/100km. The currently available Focus models include 7 variants such as the 2021 Sedan Manual Fengyue, Sedan Automatic Fengchao, Hatchback Automatic Fengchao, and Sedan Automatic Fengyue. The official NEDC combined fuel consumption is 5.5-5.9L/100km. Among vehicles in the same class, the Xingrui has an NEDC combined fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km, the Corolla 4.0-5.6L/100km, the Civic 5.0-6.4L/100km, the Sagitar 5.3-5.6L/100km, and the Verano 5.2-6.3L/100km. The fuel consumption of a vehicle is directly influenced by five major factors: driving habits, the vehicle itself, road conditions, natural wind, and ambient temperature. Details are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before reaching a red light can increase fuel consumption. The vehicle itself: Vehicles 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 vehicles also tend to have higher fuel consumption due to the greater driving torque needed. Road conditions: Driving on unpaved roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous terrain increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases the vehicle's resistance and fuel consumption. Low ambient temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily during cold starts, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, in cold temperatures, the engine's computer may control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, further increasing fuel consumption.
The actual fuel consumption of the Focus depends on the model and driving habits. Generally speaking, my car is the 2018 1.5L gasoline version. If there's a lot of traffic in the city, the fuel consumption can reach 7-8 liters per 100 kilometers; it's more economical on the highway, around 6 liters. A friend uses the three-cylinder 1.0T, which is slightly lower in the city, but similar on the highway. It also depends on your driving style—if I accelerate aggressively or use the air conditioning, the fuel consumption can rise above 8 liters. In fact, maintaining the car well is also important. I regularly change the engine oil and air filter, which helps keep the fuel consumption stable within a reasonable range. I recommend using a mobile app to record fuel refills, noting the mileage each time you fill up, and calculating the actual data after driving a few hundred kilometers. This gives a more reliable figure than relying on official data. Overall, most people experience actual fuel consumption in the range of 6-8 liters.
