What is the actual fuel consumption of the GAC GS4?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the GAC GS4 is 6.8L/100km. Currently, there are 6 models of the GAC GS4 available for sale: the Automatic Intelligent Flagship Edition, Automatic Intelligent Navigation Edition, DCT Premium Edition, Manual Elite Edition, Manual Comfort Edition, and Automatic Intelligent Technology Edition. All these models have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km. The above figures are based on the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption test, which measures fuel consumption under the NEDC test procedure. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, around 7.3L. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: Clean engine carbon deposits: Excessive carbon deposits in the engine are a significant cause, mainly due to the use of unsuitable fuel. It is recommended to add a certain amount of cleaning agent when refueling. If the effect is not noticeable, it indicates a high level of carbon deposits in the engine. In such cases, the car must be taken to a 4S shop for professional cleaning of the carbon deposits by technicians. Check the oxygen sensor: As an internal control unit of the car, the oxygen sensor monitors the air-fuel ratio of the engine. Once damaged, it can cause an imbalance in the air-fuel ratio, leading to a sudden increase in fuel consumption. If the oxygen sensor is damaged, the exhaust pipe will emit darker-colored exhaust gases during driving, and the sensor should be replaced immediately. Regularly replace the three filters: During vehicle use, the oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter must be replaced regularly. If not replaced for a long time, they can become dirty and send incorrect information to the engine control unit, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion and increased carbon deposits in the engine. Check the electronic control unit: Although the engine's electronic control unit is highly reliable, in older vehicles, various faults may inevitably occur.
I've been driving the GAC GS4 for two years, and the real fuel consumption is definitely not fixed—it entirely depends on how you drive daily. The car itself has a 1.5T engine, with an official claimed combined fuel consumption of around 7.2L/100km. However, based on my own experience, it can reach up to 10L in heavy city traffic, while on the highway, maintaining a steady speed easily brings it below 6L. On average, my recorded fuel consumption is about 8.5L/100km, costing around 7,000 RMB per year in fuel. Driving habits have the biggest impact: avoid sudden acceleration, use cruise control more often, and brake gently—these small habits can save a lot of fuel. Additionally, the car's condition is crucial. Regular maintenance, checking tire pressure, changing engine oil, and cleaning air filters all help keep fuel consumption stable. The GAC GS4 is relatively fuel-efficient among its peers in the SUV segment, suitable for daily commutes or long trips. Don’t just rely on the data; real-world driving tests are more accurate.
