What is the fuel consumption of the Changan CS95?
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The official combined fuel consumption of the Changan CS95 is 8.9-10.3L/100km, while the actual fuel consumption is around 10-13 liters. The following factors affect fuel consumption: 1. The vehicle itself: The vehicle's own weight, body shape, and engine thermal efficiency are three key technical factors related to fuel consumption. 2. Road conditions: Driving in urban conditions increases fuel consumption by about 20% compared to driving on test tracks. The biggest factor affecting fuel consumption in urban driving is frequent starts, stops, gear shifts, acceleration, and deceleration caused by traffic congestion. Driving on poor road surfaces also increases fuel consumption.
I just came back from a long-distance trip in my Changan CS95. The official fuel consumption is labeled at 8.9L/100km, but honestly, it's completely different in city driving. During morning and evening rush hours, it easily exceeds 12L, and if you turn on the AC, it can drink another half a liter. However, it's quite fuel-efficient on the highway—cruising at 90 km/h can bring it down to around 9L. I recommend developing the habit of anticipating road conditions while driving; easing off the throttle and slowing down in advance saves much more fuel than slamming on the brakes. Also, check the tire pressure regularly. Last month, I noticed the tires were a bit low, and after filling them up, I got an extra 30 km out of a full tank. With a 68-liter fuel tank, under normal commuting conditions, you basically only need to refuel every two weeks.
As a family car, my CS95 has been used for commuting and picking up kids for over a year. On average, it consumes 10.5L per 100km, and can go up to over 11L when the air conditioning is on. The most fuel-consuming scenario is short-distance moving, where starting the cold engine and driving only two or three kilometers can spike the fuel consumption to a shocking 15L. Later, I discovered a fuel-saving trick: turning off the engine if waiting at a red light for more than 40 seconds, and opening the windows for ventilation before turning on the AC during hot summers. The monthly fuel cost is around 1,200 yuan, which feels quite painful with current high fuel prices. I just had a maintenance service a few days ago and replaced the air filter, and now the throttle feels lighter and the fuel consumption has dropped a bit.
Drove the CS95 on the 318 National Highway into Tibet. The car has decent power reserves, but its weight is a factor. Watching the instant fuel consumption spike to 20L during uphill climbs on the plateau was heart-pounding, though it returned to normal on flat roads. The mechanical instrument showed a combined 10.3L, but actual records with Xiaoxiong Fuel Consumption showed 11.2L. Compared to the similarly sized Trumpchi GS8, the fuel consumption is about the same given similar displacement and weight. After the facelift, the transmission tuning became smarter, with better shift RPM control. I recommend not installing a roof box—it increases wind resistance and is particularly fuel-thirsty. After removing it, I saved 0.8L per 100 kilometers.
