What is the difference between 1.5L and 1.6L, which one consumes more fuel?
2 Answers
1.5L and 1.6L differ in terms of power output, and generally, the 1.6L is more fuel-efficient. Here is the relevant information: Difference: 1.5 and 1.6 refer to the engine displacement, which is the difference in the size of the engine's displacement. Displacement is the total volume swept by all the cylinders of an engine, calculated as the volume swept by the piston from top dead center to bottom dead center multiplied by the number of cylinders. Displacement is an important structural parameter that comprehensively measures the size of an engine, and the performance indicators of an engine are closely related to its displacement. 1.6L: A 1.6L car has a larger displacement, which means higher fuel consumption per 100 kilometers, but cars with larger displacements accelerate faster. On the other hand, a 1.5L displacement car may not accelerate as quickly as a 1.6L, but it is more fuel-efficient. In summary, the difference in displacement is only 0.1 liters, and unless you are a professional technician or using specialized equipment, you won't feel the difference.
Last time I drove my friend's 1.5L car, it felt like a smaller displacement with gentler acceleration, and the fuel consumption in the city was about 6 liters per 100 kilometers, which was quite economical. Switching to a 1.6L model was different—the displacement was slightly larger, the power was more substantial, and the acceleration was noticeably quicker, but the fuel consumption also increased, often jumping above 7 liters. The main difference lies in the engine capacity: a 1.6L engine can draw in more air and burn more fuel than a 1.5L, naturally consuming more fuel. However, the actual fuel efficiency also depends on the car's condition. For example, a turbocharged 1.6L engine might be more efficient and not necessarily more fuel-consuming than some older 1.5L engines. I recommend checking actual test data before buying a car, especially focusing on mixed-condition fuel consumption reports, rather than just relying on the displacement number. From daily experience, a 1.6L engine usually consumes more fuel, but it performs better at high speeds, while a smaller displacement is more cost-effective for city commuting.
