What is the fuel consumption of the 2021 Corolla automatic transmission?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the 2021 Corolla automatic transmission is 4.0-5.6L/100km. There are a total of 11 models of the 2021 Corolla automatic transmission currently on sale. The fuel consumption of the E-CVT Pioneer version is 4L/100km. The E-CVT Elite version and E-CVT Flagship version have a fuel consumption of 4.1L/100km. The CVT Pioneer version has a fuel consumption of 5.1L/100km. The CVT Elite version, CVT Elite CARE version, and SPORT version have a fuel consumption of 5.2L/100km. The Pioneer PLUS version has a fuel consumption of 5.5L/100km. The Elite PLUS version, Flagship version, and Luxury version have a fuel consumption of 5.6L/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 ranges from 2.0-10.5L/100km.
I've been driving my 2021 Corolla automatic transmission for almost two years now, mainly in urban and suburban areas. The 1.2T version consumes around 8 liters per 100km during morning and evening rush hour traffic jams, but it's much more fuel-efficient on highways during weekends, staying around 5.5 liters. The hybrid version is even more impressive—my neighbor's car only uses 4.3 liters with AC on in city driving. Driving habits make a huge difference. I used to floor the accelerator for overtaking, but after learning smooth acceleration and anticipatory braking, my average consumption dropped to 6.2 liters. Another discovery: when tire pressure is 0.2 bar below manufacturer recommendations, fuel consumption increases by 0.3 liters. Monthly tire pressure checks are crucial. Temperature also affects consumption—winter heating actually uses less fuel than summer air conditioning.
The fuel efficiency of a 2021 Corolla automatic transmission largely depends on driving habits. The official combined fuel consumption is 5.7L/100km, but based on my experience of over 30,000 kilometers, 6.5L/100km is normal for daily driving. To save fuel, you need to adjust some habits: release the accelerator 500 meters before traffic lights to coast, and use cruise control at 90 km/h on highways for optimal economy. Don't use the wrong oil grade—the manufacturer recommends 0W-20 full synthetic; when I used 5W-30, fuel consumption increased by 0.5L/100km. Clearing unused items from the trunk is practical too—carrying an extra 50kg of luggage increases fuel consumption by 0.2L/100km. When refueling, avoid filling beyond two-thirds of the tank, as a full tank actually wastes fuel. After applying these techniques, my fuel cost per kilometer dropped from 0.5 yuan to about 0.4 yuan.
According to the official data for the 2021 Corolla automatic transmission, the WLTC fuel consumption for the 1.2T version is 5.7L, while the hybrid version is 4.1L. However, in actual usage, most owners in the community report that the 1.2T model averages around 6.8L. This discrepancy is mainly due to the idealized test conditions, whereas frequent starts and stops, as well as air conditioning usage in real-world driving, increase fuel consumption. New cars tend to consume more fuel during the first 2,000 kilometers, but this decreases after the break-in period. Using full synthetic engine oil is recommended, as delayed maintenance can increase piston resistance and fuel consumption. Fuel quality also has a noticeable impact, with 95-octane fuel averaging 0.3L less consumption than 92-octane. Additionally, regular cleaning of the throttle body and fuel injectors can help stabilize fuel consumption closer to the official figures.
