What is the actual fuel consumption of the MG5?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the MG5 is 5.6-5.9L/100km. There are currently 7 models of the MG5 on sale: the Manual Youth Fashion Edition and Manual Youth Luxury Edition, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km. The CVT Youth Fashion Edition and CVT Youth Luxury Edition have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km. The Luxury Trend Edition, Luxury Flagship Edition, and Luxury Enjoyment Edition have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.9L/100km. The above figures are the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. The actual fuel consumption is higher than these values, ranging from 5.6-7.0L/100km. Specific factors affecting a car's fuel consumption are as follows: Car weight: Larger and heavier cars tend to consume more fuel. Generally, a small family car with a 1.6L engine and a weight of around 1.2 tons has a fuel consumption of about 7.5 liters (calculated under full load conditions), while an SUV weighing around 1.5 tons consumes about 8.5 liters. Different weights result in varying fuel consumption. Drag coefficient: Higher drag coefficients increase fuel consumption during driving. Cars with better aerodynamics have lower drag coefficients, leading to lower fuel consumption. Economical RPM: The engine has an optimal torque output point during driving. Maintaining the car's speed within this torque output range significantly reduces fuel consumption. Typically, small-displacement cars achieve this at around 70 km/h, while larger-displacement cars reach it at about 100 km/h. Staying within this economical RPM range ensures minimal fuel consumption. Driving style: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light, can increase fuel consumption.
As an MG5 owner, I find the actual fuel consumption significantly higher than the official data. The official figure claims around 7L/100km combined, but after driving for almost a year, my average urban commuting consumption is about 8.5L, spiking to 9.5L in heavy traffic. On highways, it’s more fuel-efficient, dropping to around 6.8L. This is partly due to my driving habits, like aggressive acceleration from stops and keeping the AC on, which affects fuel economy. I recommend new drivers pay attention to tire pressure, maintaining it around 2.3bar for more stable performance. From actual tests, a full tank gets me just over 500km, which is more realistic. Carrying less unnecessary luggage can reduce consumption by about 0.2L. In short, don’t expect ideal figures—just drive comfortably.
