What is the fuel consumption of the Binyue?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Binyue is 6.1-6.3L/100km. There are currently 6 models of the Binyue on sale: the manual Gold Edition with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.1L/100km, and the DCT Platinum Edition, DCT Diamond Edition, DCT-Battle, DCT Starlight Edition, and DCT Glory Edition, all with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.3L/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 is higher than this value, ranging from 7.0-8.2L/100km. The level of a car's fuel consumption is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase a car's fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle in advance when approaching a red light can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean greater power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Cars with greater weight also consume more fuel because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases the car's resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block temperature is low during cold starts, the injected gasoline is less likely to atomize, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, thus increasing fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine's computer will control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Bin Yue for almost two years now. The fuel consumption in city traffic is indeed quite high, with the dashboard often showing 8-10 liters per 100 kilometers, especially when stuck on the elevated roads with the AC on during summer. However, it's quite fuel-efficient on highways during weekends—cruising at around 100 km/h can bring the displayed consumption down to just over 6 liters. I usually record my fuel usage with the Xiaoxiong Youhao app, and the actual consumption is always about 0.5 liters higher than what's shown on the dashboard. The most extreme case was during winter when making short trips to pick up my kids—just a 3-kilometer drive where the engine barely warmed up before shutting off, and the fuel consumption could spike to 13 liters. My advice is to take the official fuel consumption figures from the parameters sheet as just a reference. Real-world consumption depends heavily on road conditions and driving habits. A colleague with the same car who drives aggressively burns about 2 liters more than I do.
As a frequent visitor to car modification shops, the fuel consumption of the Binyue really depends on the powertrain version. The 1.4T four-cylinder engine paired with a 6DCT averages around 7.5L in urban driving, which is normal. While the 1.5T three-cylinder engine offers more horsepower, frequent start-stop at low speeds actually increases fuel consumption. I've noticed many owners overlook the impact of tire pressure—pressure below 2.0bar can increase fuel usage by 5%. Last week, I used an OBD scanner to check a fellow car enthusiast's vehicle. He hadn't changed the air filter in 30,000 km, leading to insufficient airflow and an abnormal air-fuel ratio, which burned an extra 1.3L per 100 km. Cold starts can spike fuel consumption to 30L/100km, so it's normal for short trips in winter to see a significant rise in fuel usage.
