What is the fuel consumption of Baojun 730 with air conditioning on in summer?
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The official combined fuel consumption of Baojun 730 1.5L manual is 6.8L/100km; 1.5T manual is 7.1L/100km; 1.5T automatic is 7.6L/100km. Below is the relevant introduction of Baojun 730: 1. Power: Equipped with a '1.5T turbocharged engine + simulated 8-speed CVT continuously variable transmission' power combination. The engine's rated power is 111kW, with a maximum net torque of 250N·m. The engine turbo can intervene at around 1000 rpm, and at 1600 rpm, it can reach the maximum torque of mainstream 2.4L naturally aspirated engines on the market. 2. Configuration: Standard 8-inch floating central control multimedia screen, with high-end models offering a 7-inch full LCD instrument panel. The new car is equipped with Car-play, SSP-LINK in-car connectivity platform, and other functions, supporting both Android and Apple systems. 3. Interior: The new Baojun 730 automatic transmission features a new black-gray interior color scheme, paired with dark wood-grain imitation panels on the dashboard, ice-blue ambient night lighting, and new dual-tone luxury seats, giving the interior a sense of layering, quality, and visual spaciousness.
Our family has been driving the Baojun 730 for several years, and it's true that using the AC in summer increases fuel consumption. Normally, without AC, the combined fuel consumption is around 7.0L/100km, but with AC on, it can rise to about 8.5L/100km, depending on road conditions. It's most fuel-intensive in stop-and-go city traffic because the engine has to bear the additional load of the compressor, which naturally increases fuel consumption. I've noticed during peak hours in the morning and evening, running the AC for two hours can add nearly 2L to the fuel consumption, which translates to spending dozens more on fuel each month. My suggestion is to open the windows to let the heat out before turning on the AC in summer, and setting the AC temperature a bit higher, like 26°C, can also save some fuel. On highways, the impact is smaller, and overall, it's not a huge difference, but it's good to be mentally prepared.