What is the actual fuel consumption of the Prado 4.0?
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The actual fuel consumption is 7-10L/100km. However, the specific real-world fuel consumption should be based on actual usage, as many factors affect fuel consumption, such as road conditions and driving habits. Below is relevant information: Gasoline: The English name for gasoline is Gasoline (US)/Petrol (UK). It appears as a transparent liquid, is flammable, and has a distillation range of 30°C to 220°C. Its main components are C5~C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons and cycloalkanes, along with a certain amount of aromatic hydrocarbons. Gasoline has a high octane number (anti-knock combustion performance) and is classified into grades such as 89, 90, 92, 93, 95, 97, and 98 based on octane levels. Composition and Function: Starting from January 2012, gasoline grades 90, 93, and 97 were revised to 89, 92, and 95. Gasoline is produced by refining various gasoline components obtained from petroleum refining, such as straight-run gasoline components, catalytic cracking gasoline components, and catalytic reforming gasoline components, which are then blended with high-octane components. It is primarily used as fuel for spark-ignition internal combustion engines in automobiles. Gasoline often contains mechanical impurities and water.
My Prado 4.0 usually consumes around 14-16 liters per 100km in city driving, and it can drop to about 12L on the highway. Given its large displacement, the fuel consumption spikes quickly if you press the accelerator a bit harder at traffic lights. In summer, with the AC on in the city, it can even reach 17L. The most extreme was when I was driving on mountain roads in low-range 4WD—the instant reading jumped to 20L, scaring me into turning off the AC immediately. I recommend not carrying too much clutter in the trunk, cleaning carbon deposits regularly, and maintaining tire pressure around 2.5 to save half a liter. When fuel prices rise, I spend 300-400 yuan more per month on gas compared to my colleagues' 2.0T cars, but the peace of mind during off-roading makes it tolerable.
