What is the fuel consumption of the Golf 1.4T?
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The Golf 1.4T comes in 3 models. The 2016 1.4TSI Automatic R-Line, equipped with a 150-horsepower engine, has an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.4L per 100km. The 2016 1.4TSI Manual R-Line, also with a 150-horsepower engine, has an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.5L per 100km. The 2016 1.4TSI 25th Anniversary Edition, featuring a 131-horsepower engine, has an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.8L per 100km. The fuel tank capacity of the Golf 1.4T is 50L. The distance each model can travel on a full tank is as follows: The 2016 1.4TSI Automatic R-Line can travel 50/5.4*100=925km on a full tank. The 2016 1.4TSI Manual R-Line can travel 50/5.5*100=909km on a full tank. The model with the 131-horsepower engine can travel 50/5.8*100=862km on a full tank. Vehicle fuel consumption is directly influenced by five major factors: driving habits, the vehicle itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that increase fuel consumption include: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as rapid acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light, can increase fuel consumption. The vehicle itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements typically produce more power, requiring more gasoline for combustion. Heavier vehicles also consume more fuel due to the greater driving torque needed. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous terrain increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases vehicle resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, injected gasoline does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, in cold temperatures, the engine control unit may command higher idle speeds to warm up the engine, further increasing fuel consumption.
I drive a seventh-generation Golf 1.4T, with a daily commuting fuel consumption of around 7.2L/100km in real-world conditions. In city traffic jams, it can spike to 9L, but it's particularly fuel-efficient on highway cruises, with the lowest recorded at 5.3L. I remember one summer trip with the AC on full blast and four passengers on mountain roads, and the display showed just 8.6L. Fuel efficiency really depends on driving technique—I tend to lightly press the throttle and avoid sudden braking, which noticeably saves fuel compared to my friend’s identical car. He loves flooring it from a stop, resulting in 1.5L higher consumption than mine. Keeping tire pressure above 2.5 and using 0W-20 full synthetic oil also help save fuel.