What is the fuel consumption of the Baojun 560 with air conditioning on?
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The average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is approximately 6.9L (the on-board computer indicates an average fuel consumption of 7.1L per 100 kilometers). Baojun data: In all fuel consumption tests conducted on the Baojun 560 (1.5T DCT Flagship model), the proportion of congested roads and smooth roads was approximately 50% each, with an average test speed of 30km/h. As it was the height of summer, the air conditioning was used throughout the journey. With only one driver throughout the process, a total of 157.1 kilometers were driven, consuming 10.82L of gasoline, resulting in an average fuel consumption of approximately 6.9L per 100 kilometers (the on-board computer indicated an average fuel consumption of 7.1L per 100 kilometers). Fuel consumption test values: Every car has its own 'economic speed,' typically designed within the range of 70 to 90 kilometers. If driving within this speed range in a city without obstructions, the fuel consumption should be relatively close to the test values obtained in standard test field inspections. Unfortunately, there are very few such unobstructed large cities in China.
As a long-time owner of the Baojun 560, I've been driving it for over three years now, and I'm quite mindful about fuel consumption. Without using the air conditioning, the average fuel consumption in city driving is around 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and it drops to about 6.5 liters on the highway. However, when the air conditioning is turned on during summer, the fuel consumption noticeably increases—jumping to over 9 liters in the city and around 7.5 liters on the highway. This is mainly because the air conditioning compressor adds extra load to the engine, requiring it to work harder. Idling with the air conditioning on during traffic jams is especially fuel-intensive, with my car's records showing an additional 2 liters of consumption. To optimize fuel efficiency, I recommend using the air conditioning wisely: avoid setting the temperature too low, use recirculation mode to save some fuel, and consider that running the air conditioning on long highway trips is relatively more economical compared to frequent stop-and-go city driving. Also, remember to regularly check your vehicle's condition to ensure the compressor operates efficiently and prevent unnecessary fuel waste.
