What is the actual fuel consumption of the Yidong 1.6L?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Yidong 1.6T is 5.7-5.8L/100km. Currently, there are six models of the Yidong 1.6T 2021 available for sale, including the Manual Luxury and Manual Elite models, with 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 NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption, which are measured under the NEDC test cycle. The actual fuel consumption is higher than these values, ranging from 7.47-9.81L/100km. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car 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 car itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean higher power output, requiring more gasoline for combustion and work. Heavier cars also consume more fuel due to the greater driving torque needed. Road conditions: Driving on unpaved 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 temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily during cold starts, requiring more gasoline for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, in low temperatures, the engine's computer may control higher RPMs to warm up the car, further increasing fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Changan Eado 1.6L for over three years now. The real-world fuel consumption in congested urban areas can reach 8-9 liters per 100 kilometers, while on highways it's usually just over 7 liters, higher than the official 6-7 liters per 100 kilometers claimed by MIIT. The main reasons are the severe traffic jams during my daily commute in peak hours, where turning on the AC significantly increases fuel consumption, and carrying more passengers also adds to the fuel usage. Driving habits play a crucial role; I've noticed that smooth acceleration and less sudden braking can reduce fuel consumption by about 0.5 liters. Regular maintenance is recommended, such as changing the engine oil and cleaning the air filter every 5,000 kilometers, to keep the engine running efficiently. Maintaining a steady speed of 80 km/h on highways is the most fuel-efficient. Don't underestimate tire pressure, as low pressure increases resistance. Overall, the average fuel consumption across mixed driving conditions is a bit over 8 liters, which is neither particularly high nor low.
