What is the fuel consumption of the Borgward BX7 2.0T?
3 Answers
The actual measured average fuel consumption of the Borgward BX7 2.0T is 11.08L per 100 kilometers. Borgward BX7 powertrain configuration The Borgward BX7 is equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which has a maximum output power of 165kW and a peak torque of 300N·m. The transmission is paired with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. The Borgward BX7 features a powertrain combination of 2.0T + 6AT. Factors affecting fuel consumption: Various factors influence fuel consumption, but the decisive factor is the powertrain configuration. Other influencing factors include driving habits: rapid acceleration and sudden braking; tire pressure; carbon deposits in the cylinders; worn spark plugs affecting ignition frequency and strength; fuel quality; and the use of air conditioning.
I drive this Borgward BX7 2.0T for daily commuting in the city. A full tank can last about 400+ kilometers. It consumes the most fuel when running AC in summer, with the dashboard showing around 11-12L/100km. Once when stuck on an elevated road, it even reached 14L. On highways it's quite fuel-efficient though - maintaining 120km/h with cruise control consumes just over 8L/100km. The car weighs nearly 1.8 tons and has AWD system, so its fuel consumption is indeed higher than Japanese cars. Regular throttle body cleaning, keeping tire pressure above 2.3 bar, and gentle gear shifting can reduce consumption by about 0.5L. With its 66L fuel tank and current expensive 95-octane gasoline prices, monthly fuel costs reach around 1,500-1,600 yuan.
I often borrow my friend's Borgward BX7 to drive. The combination of a 2.0T engine with a 6AT transmission averages around 10.5 liters per 100km during normal city commuting. Once, I conducted a specific test during morning and evening rush hours, driving 200 kilometers in the city, and the fuel consumption gauge jumped to 12.3 liters. This car consumes a lot of fuel during rapid acceleration, with instantaneous fuel consumption reaching up to 20 liters after the turbo kicks in. After switching to quiet tires, the fuel consumption increased by another 0.4 liters. Using fully synthetic engine oil helps save more fuel. Some guys in the car club have specifically tuned the ECU, claiming it can reduce fuel consumption, but I didn't dare to try it, fearing it might affect the warranty. It's better not to wait until the fuel light comes on to refuel; keeping a quarter tank of gas is better for the fuel pump.