What is the fuel consumption of a 3.5L engine?
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3.5L engine fuel consumption should be around 11-13L. Here is some related information about fuel consumption: Introduction: Generally refers to the amount of gasoline consumed by a vehicle per 100 kilometers, which is a theoretical indicator of the vehicle. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: The longer the idle time, the greater the fuel consumption, so try to minimize idle parking time; avoid sudden acceleration, slamming on the gas pedal, and driving at low RPMs. Factors affecting fuel consumption: Various working conditions such as acceleration, deceleration, braking, and engine idling, as well as load capacity, temperature, and whether the air conditioning is on, all have an impact. Calculation of fuel consumption: Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers = Volume of fuel (liters) ÷ Distance the car can travel with that amount of fuel (kilometers) × 100.
I drove my previous 3.5L Highlander for five years, and the most frustrating part about city commuting was the fuel consumption. During summer with the AC on during rush hours, it could reach 16 liters per 100 kilometers, and even worse in traffic jams. However, highway driving was much more comfortable—cruising at 110 km/h only consumed around 10 liters. Later, I realized fuel consumption is heavily influenced by driving conditions—every two additional passengers added 0.8 liters, and a fully loaded trunk with camping gear added another liter. Now, I change the oil on time and maintain tire pressure at 2.4 bar, and the fuel consumption is even more stable than when the car was new. In my opinion, you really need to think carefully before buying a car with this displacement—city commuting alone costs at least 2,000 yuan per month in fuel.
I took a 3.5L Grand Cherokee on a trip to Tibet and got a thorough understanding of its fuel consumption. Surprisingly, the fuel consumption was lower in the high-altitude areas, around 10 liters per 100 kilometers, possibly due to the thinner air saving fuel? Back on the plains, driving in the city with the AC on typically consumes 14 to 15 liters, and it can spike to 18 liters on particularly congested ring roads. The most unexpected factor was the impact of load: carrying three people with luggage, which is about 200 kg heavier than just one person, increased fuel consumption by 1.5 liters per 100 kilometers. I learned my lesson and cleared out all unnecessary tools from the trunk, saving half a tank of fuel each month. For friends considering buying a large-displacement vehicle like this, I suggest estimating highway fuel consumption at 11 liters and city driving at 15 liters per 100 kilometers—the margin of error won’t be too big.
