What is the fuel consumption of the Excelle 1.6 automatic transmission?
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The Excelle 1.6L has a total of 9 models, including the Excelle 2008 HRV 1.6LE-AT Sport Edition, ATNavi, MT Sport Edition, Navi, Excelle 2008 1.6LE-ATNavi, MTNavi, AT, MT, and LX-MT. Models equipped with a 106-horsepower engine have NEDC fuel consumption of 9.1L, 8.3L, and 8L per 100 km. The fuel tank capacity of different Excelle 1.6L models is the same. The distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is as follows: Models equipped with a 106-horsepower engine have a fuel tank capacity of 65L. The distance that can be covered with a full tank is 65/5.3*100=1226 km, 65/5.8*100=1221 km. Models equipped with a 220-horsepower engine have a fuel tank capacity of 60L. The distance that can be covered with a full tank is 60/8*100=750 km, 60/8.3*100=723 km, 60/9.1*100=659 km. 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 fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before 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 require more power, necessitating more gasoline for combustion. Heavier cars 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 car resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperature: 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, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine computer controls higher RPMs to warm up the car, which also increases fuel consumption.
The fuel consumption of the Buick Excelle 1.6 automatic transmission, considering both city and highway conditions, averages around 7.5 to 9 liters per 100 kilometers based on my several years of driving experience. If you drive aggressively in city traffic with frequent stops and starts, the consumption can exceed 9 liters per 100 kilometers—this is when it's at its highest during my daily commute. On the highway, maintaining a steady speed of 70-80 km/h can reduce consumption to around 7 liters. Don't forget that vehicle weight also has a significant impact; a fully loaded trunk increases resistance, and excessive use of air conditioning adds to the burden. I believe cultivating good driving habits is crucial, such as anticipating deceleration in advance and avoiding sudden acceleration, which can save a considerable amount of money in the long run. Regularly checking tire pressure to ensure it's not too low and performing routine maintenance to keep the engine running smoothly are also beneficial for controlling fuel consumption.
Discussing the fuel consumption of the Excelle 1.6 automatic transmission, my friend bought one last year and mentioned that the daily driving consumption fluctuates around 8 liters. During peak hours in city commuting, it can reach up to 9 liters, while on weekend long-distance trips, it drops to just over 7 liters. He thinks the car offers decent value for money, but the fuel consumption is still a bit high. He suggests paying more attention to road conditions, planning routes to avoid congestion. Additionally, don’t overlook maintenance; dirty engine oil and air filters can increase engine load. Lightly pressing the accelerator and using cruise control can save more fuel. When buying a car, you can also check the data of different model years, as older models might have slightly higher consumption. In any case, flexibly adjusting driving habits and using apps to track fuel consumption can help manage it more precisely.
