What is the fuel consumption of the Alto?
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The Alto has 2 models. Among them, the 2016-1.0L-Manual Luxury XuanDong Edition is equipped with a 71 horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.2L per 100km. The 2016-1.0L-Automatic Luxury XuanDong Edition is equipped with a 71 horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.7L per 100km. The fuel tank capacity of the Alto is 35L. The distance that different models can travel with a full tank of fuel is as follows: 2016-1.0L-Manual Luxury XuanDong Edition: 35/5.2*100=673km. 2016-1.0L-Automatic Luxury XuanDong Edition: 35/5.7*100=614km. 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 increase car fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not releasing the throttle in advance when encountering a red light, will increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacements consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements generally mean greater power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Cars with greater weight will have higher fuel consumption because greater weight requires larger driving torque. Road conditions: Dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, mountain roads, etc. Driving on these surfaces increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases car resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperature: When the engine block temperature is low, the gasoline injected during cold starts is not easily atomized, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, increasing fuel consumption. At the same time, when the temperature is low, the engine computer will control the engine to use higher RPMs to warm up the car, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving an Alto for almost eight years, so I'm quite familiar with its fuel consumption. In city traffic jams, it uses about 6 liters per 100 kilometers, but on suburban roads or highways, it can drop to 4.5 liters. A full tank costs around 200 yuan and can last about 550 kilometers, which is more economical than many other cars. Of course, actual fuel consumption depends on road conditions and driving habits—my friend who loves sudden acceleration uses about 1 liter more. As the car ages, fuel consumption increases slightly, but overall, the Alto is definitely the fuel-saving king among small cars, making it especially suitable for young commuters just starting their careers.
At repair shops, you often see various Alto models coming in for maintenance, and this car is indeed fuel-efficient. The 1.0L models typically consume between 5-6 liters per 100 km under normal driving conditions, and with good maintenance, it can be even lower. Several factors significantly affect fuel consumption: insufficient tire pressure can increase fuel consumption by 10%, a dirty air filter can make the engine consume more fuel, and the most troublesome issue is clogged fuel injectors, which can cause fuel consumption to soar above 7 liters per 100 km. It's recommended to change the engine oil every 5,000 km to keep fuel consumption stable. Actually, the Alto's fuel tank is only about 30 liters, so even in heavy city traffic, a full tank can last a week, making it quite hassle-free to use.
