What is the fuel consumption of the Grand Vitara 2.4?
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The fuel consumption of the Grand Vitara 2.4 is 8.7L per 100 kilometers. The reasons for high fuel consumption and methods to reduce it are as follows: Methods to reduce fuel consumption: Enhance vehicle maintenance. The adjustment and maintenance of the vehicle affect engine performance and driving resistance. Statistics show that a poorly maintained engine can increase fuel consumption by 10% to 20%. Owners should regularly take their vehicles to repair shops for routine maintenance, such as checking tire pressure, wheel alignment, adjusting brake pad and drum clearance, lubricating chassis points, changing oil on schedule, and inspecting filters. Additionally, choose the least viscous oil specified in the manual, as higher viscosity increases friction and fuel consumption. Reasons for high fuel consumption: Using higher viscosity oil increases engine resistance. Prolonged idling leads to more carbon buildup, and the engine injects extra fuel to maintain operation at low temperatures. Other factors include frequent short-distance driving, carrying heavy loads for extended periods, low tire pressure, wider tire replacements, stop-and-go driving, aggressive driving habits, driving with windows open at high speeds, and incorrect gear selection (too low or too high).
I've been driving the Grand Vitara 2.4 for several years and am very familiar with its fuel consumption. The combined fuel consumption is approximately 10-11 liters per 100 kilometers, depending on driving habits. In city traffic jams, it can rise to over 13 liters, while on highways, maintaining a steady speed can bring it down to around 9 liters. Given its heavy body weight and high wind resistance, the relatively high fuel consumption is normal, especially for short urban trips. Proper maintenance can help improve it, such as regularly replacing the air filter and spark plugs, and maintaining proper tire pressure. I usually drive gently, avoiding sudden acceleration and braking, which saves quite a bit of fuel. I recommend keeping a trip log to track fuel consumption changes and promptly check for issues like low oil or carbon buildup if consumption increases.
