What is the actual fuel consumption of the Yidong?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Yidong is 5.6-5.8L/100km. There are currently 6 models of the 2021 Yidong on sale: the Blue Whale NE Flagship and Blue Whale NE Premium models have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km. The manual Luxury and manual Elite models have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km. The CVT Elite and CVT Luxury models have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.8L/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 7.47-9.81L/100km. The 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), while an SUV weighing about 1.5 tons has a fuel consumption of 8.5 liters. Different weights result in different fuel consumption levels. Wind resistance: Higher wind resistance increases fuel consumption during driving. Cars with better aerodynamics have lower wind resistance, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. Economical RPM: The engine has a most economical torque output point during operation. Maintaining the car's speed within this torque output point can significantly reduce fuel consumption. Generally, for small-displacement cars, this is around 70 km/h, while for larger-displacement cars, it's about 100 km/h. Keeping 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 encountering a red light can increase fuel consumption.
As a Changan Eado owner, I've been driving it for over three years, mainly for daily commutes in the city with an average fuel consumption of around 7 liters per 100 kilometers. On highways, it can drop to 6 liters, primarily with the 1.5T automatic transmission version. There are many influencing factors: traffic jams and frequent traffic lights can increase consumption to 8 liters, and using air conditioning also adds to the fuel usage. I prefer smooth driving without sudden acceleration, and data from my mobile app shows higher fuel consumption in summer. Overall, as an economical car, the fuel consumption stays within a reasonable range. I recommend checking actual user reports rather than just official data when buying a car, as they are more realistic. For maintenance, regular tire pressure checks can help save some fuel costs. The car's durability is good, but driving habits can cause fuel consumption to fluctuate by about 10%.
Based on fuel consumption testing experience, I've driven different versions of the EADO, with actual combined fuel consumption varying between 6-8 liters per 100 km. The biggest influencing factors are the engine and road conditions. The 1.6L manual transmission is most fuel-efficient on highways at around 6 liters, but the 1.4T automatic can exceed 8 liters in city traffic jams. Driving style is also crucial: sudden braking and acceleration consume more fuel, while maintaining a steady speed can balance the data. Additional factors like full load or using air conditioning add about 10% consumption. Official tests often underestimate real-world values by 1-2 liters. I recommend extensive test drives before purchase or referring to third-party owner group data for a more objective cost assessment. Winter tires with poorer grip may slightly increase fuel consumption.
