What is the actual fuel consumption of the Wrangler?
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The Wrangler currently has 3 latest models on sale, including the Wrangler-2022-2.0T High Altitude Alaska Aurora Green Special Edition, Bahamas Beach Pink Special Edition, and 4-Door Edition, all equipped with a 266-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 9L per 100km. The fuel tank capacity is the same across different Wrangler models. The distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is as follows: For models equipped with the 266-horsepower engine, the fuel tank capacity is 81.4L, and the distance that can be covered with a full tank is 81.4/9*100=904km. The fuel consumption of a vehicle is directly influenced by five major factors: driving habits, the vehicle itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before encountering a red light can increase fuel consumption. The vehicle itself: Vehicles with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements typically produce more power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Heavier vehicles also consume more fuel because greater driving torque is needed to move the additional weight. Road conditions: Driving on unpaved roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous terrain increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases vehicle resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the gasoline injected during a cold start does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, in low temperatures, the engine's computer may control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, further increasing fuel consumption.