What is the actual fuel consumption of the Roewe RX8?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Roewe RX8 is 9.2-9.9L/100km. There are currently 6 models of the Roewe RX8 on sale. The Super Elite Edition, Super Flagship Edition, and Intelligent Network Two-Wheel Drive Super Flagship Edition have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 9.2L/100km. The Four-Wheel Drive Super Cross Edition, Intelligent Network Four-Wheel Drive Super Flagship Edition, and Intelligent Network Four-Wheel Drive Super Ultimate Edition have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 9.9L/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 this value, ranging from 9.3-10.8L/100km. The level of a car's fuel consumption is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase a car's fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle in advance when approaching a red light, can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean greater power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Cars with greater weight also consume more fuel because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases the car's resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperature: When the engine block temperature is low during cold starts, the injected gasoline is less likely to atomize, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, thus increasing fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine's computer will control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Roewe RX8 for three years now, with real-world fuel consumption averaging around 11-12L/100km in urban driving, sometimes spiking to 13L in heavy traffic. On highways with good conditions, it drops to 8-9L, which is reasonable overall. Many factors affect this—such as the vehicle's substantial weight, the 2.0T engine not being particularly fuel-efficient, and increased consumption when carrying cargo or a full load. My driving habits aren't aggressive, but sudden acceleration still consumes more fuel, so I consistently use eco mode and avoid peak hours to save fuel. Compared to similar SUVs like the Toyota Highlander, the RX8 is slightly thirstier, but its interior comfort makes up for this shortcoming. Fuel consumption also varies with the seasons—rising in winter when using the heater and increasing the load with air conditioning in summer. I believe monitoring fuel consumption records via the app is crucial for precise expense management during actual driving.
I usually pay attention to automotive mechanical details. The actual fuel consumption of the Roewe RX8 is not fixed, typically ranging between 10-12L/100km. Key factors include: the engine design prioritizes power over efficiency, leading to higher fuel consumption of 12-13L in low-speed urban driving; low tire pressure and excessive air conditioning use can further increase the numbers, while highway cruising can reduce it to around 9L. As the vehicle ages, fuel consumption tends to increase slightly, and poor maintenance, such as carbon buildup, can also be a hidden issue. It's recommended to regularly check tire pressure and fuel lines, as real-world test data often exceeds the official figures by 1-2L, so don't take advertisements at face value. For this SUV, combining actual driving conditions with a maintenance plan is better, as it can reduce extra expenses in the long run.
