What is the fuel consumption of the Focus Classic 1.8 hatchback?
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There are two models of the Focus Classic 1.8t: the Focus-2014-Hatchback Classic-1.8L-Automatic Cool White Collector's Edition and the Manual Cool White Collector's Edition. Both models are equipped with a 124 horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 7.2L per 100km. The fuel tank capacity is the same for different models of the Focus Classic 1.8t. The distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is as follows: For models equipped with a 124 horsepower engine, the fuel tank capacity is 55L, and the distance that can be covered with a full tank is 55/7.2*100=764km. 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 can 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, 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 higher power, requiring 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 the car's resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the gasoline injected during a cold start does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, in low temperatures, the engine's computer may control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, further increasing fuel consumption.
I own a Ford Focus Classic hatchback with a 1.8L engine, which I've been driving for almost ten years. I mostly use it for commuting, with an average fuel consumption of around 7.5 to 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers. In city traffic with the air conditioning on, it can go above 10 liters, while on the highway at a steady speed, it's most fuel-efficient, usually around 6 liters. The car is old, but regular maintenance helps keep the fuel consumption stable. For example, I change the engine oil every 5,000 kilometers using full synthetic oil, and cleaning the spark plugs also helps. Maintaining tire pressure at 2.3 bar is crucial—low pressure can increase fuel consumption by over 1 liter. Another fuel-saving tip: avoid hard acceleration and sudden braking. Lightly pressing the accelerator with the air conditioning on is more fuel-efficient than driving with windows down, especially on summer highways—it saves at least 0.5 liters. I spend about six to seven hundred yuan on fuel each month, which is still quite economical.
