What is the actual fuel consumption of the Kia K4?
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The actual fuel consumption of the Kia K4 is 7.3 liters. Introduction to Constant-Speed Fuel Consumption: Constant-speed fuel consumption is the vehicle's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers obtained in the constant-speed driving fuel consumption test specified by national standards for certain types of vehicles. Constant-Speed Fuel Consumption Test: The test can be conducted on the road or on a chassis dynamometer, and then the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is determined through the "flow meter method" or "carbon balance method". The fuel consumption test method for passenger cars adopts speeds of 90 kilometers per hour and 120 kilometers per hour; in the fuel consumption test method for commercial vehicles, the speed starts from 20 kilometers per hour, with speeds selected uniformly in integer multiples of 10 kilometers per hour, up to 90% of the maximum speed, and at least 5 test speeds are measured.
I've been driving a Kia K4 for almost three years, and the real fuel consumption is quite different from the official claims. The official figure is around 7 liters per 100 kilometers, but in city driving, especially during peak traffic jams, I often record over 10 liters. When traffic is slow during rush hour, fuel consumption soars. On the highway, it's not bad, roughly 7-8 liters. The biggest impact comes from driving habits: sudden braking and frequent acceleration burn more fuel, and using the air conditioning excessively also adds to the consumption. As the car ages, fuel consumption increases; mine went up by about 1 liter after reaching 50,000 kilometers. I recommend using a fuel consumption app to track actual data—don't fully trust the advertised numbers. On average, 8-10 liters is more realistic. For fuel-saving tips, maintaining a steady speed and reducing unnecessary weight are basic strategies that can help save you some money.
