What is the actual fuel consumption of the Touran L 1.4T?
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The Touran L 1.4T has a total of 5 models. The Touran 2021 Touran L 280TSI DSG Cross Luxury 7-seater, Cross Luxury 6-seater, Cross Edition 7-seater, and Cross Edition 6-seater are 4 models equipped with a 150-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 6.3L/100km. The DSG Fashion Edition 7-seater and Comfort Edition 7-seater are 2 models equipped with a 150-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 6L/100km. The fuel tank capacity of different Touran L 1.4T models is the same. The distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is as follows: For the Touran 2021 Touran L 280TSI DSG Cross Luxury 7-seater, Cross Luxury 6-seater, Cross Edition 7-seater, and Cross Edition 6-seater, the fuel tank capacity is 60L, and the distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is 60/6.3*100=952km. For the DSG Fashion Edition 7-seater and Comfort Edition 7-seater, the fuel tank capacity is 60L, and the distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is 60/6*100=1000km. The level of car fuel consumption is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. The specific factors that increase car fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Rough driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not releasing the throttle in advance when encountering a red light, will increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacements consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements generally mean greater power, requiring more gasoline to burn and do work. Cars with greater weight will have higher fuel consumption because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, mountain roads, etc. When driving on these surfaces, the resistance is greater, and fuel consumption will increase. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases car resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperature: When the engine block temperature is low, the gasoline injected during a cold start is not easy to atomize, requiring more gasoline to be injected to burn, increasing fuel consumption. At the same time, when the temperature is low, the engine computer will control the use of higher RPM to warm up the car, which will also increase fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Touran L 1.4T SUV for almost three years now. The average fuel consumption can exceed 9 liters per 100 kilometers in city traffic jams, while it easily drops to just over 6 liters when cruising on the highway. The dashboard display is quite accurate. Overall, I find it most practical when stabilized around 8 liters. Cold starts in winter and using air conditioning in summer each add about half a liter to one liter of fuel consumption, and heavier loads also increase consumption. I usually drive moderately with less sudden braking, which helps keep fuel consumption lower. I recommend keeping monthly records of fuel added and distance traveled to have a clear idea - this way you can save quite a bit on annual fuel costs. In summary, as a daily commuter car, it offers good economy and is suitable for family use.
The 1.4T engine paired with the DSG transmission in the Touran L is indeed efficient, with actual fuel consumption heavily influenced by driving habits. Based on my experience, maintaining a steady speed of 90-100 km/h on highways yields around 6.5 liters per 100 km on the dashboard, which is very fuel-efficient. However, in urban peak-hour traffic congestion, it easily jumps to 9 or even 10 liters. Tire pressure also plays a crucial role—I always keep mine at the standard value, as underinflation can increase fuel consumption by about 1 liter. Regular replacement of air filters and engine oil, especially using full synthetic oil, can slightly improve efficiency and reduce carbon buildup issues. Additionally, the start-stop feature is effective in areas with frequent traffic lights, while long highway drives help balance fuel consumption. Overall, fluctuations around 8 liters are normal—don’t stress over short-term variations, as the overall fuel economy is quite impressive for a 1.4L displacement.
