What is the fuel consumption of the Haval Big Dog 1.5t?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Haval Big Dog 1.5t is 6.9L/100km. There are currently 6 models of the Haval Big Dog 1.5t on sale: the Border Collie Edition, Husky Edition, Labrador Edition, Border Collie Wangcai Edition, Drive Horse Dog Wangcai Edition, and Two-Wheel Drive Horse Dog Edition, all with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km. The above figures are the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 6.9-7.8L/100km. When driving, the following 5 tips can help reduce fuel consumption: During the starting process, the vehicle should start in a low gear, gently press the accelerator, and gradually increase speed. Do not suddenly press the accelerator hard, as this will multiply fuel consumption. Light acceleration, light braking, early braking: When driving, gently press the accelerator to avoid a sudden increase in engine speed and prevent the car from shaking during driving, thereby making the car more fuel-efficient. By estimating road conditions and adopting slow and uniform acceleration or braking, fuel economy can be increased by up to 20%. Maintain proper tire pressure: Keep the tire pressure at the level recommended by the manufacturer. For every 2 PSI below the recommended value (equivalent to about 0.2 in the metric system relative to the standard pressure of 2.4), fuel consumption increases by 1%. Regular maintenance or inspection of the vehicle: Regular oil changes can reduce carbon deposits (carbon deposits can cause uneven ignition, sluggish acceleration, increased fuel consumption, and in severe cases, even cylinder misfires); regularly check and replace the air filter if dirty, and clean or replace the fuel injectors, spark plugs, and throttle body as per the mileage. Close the windows while driving. Driving with the windows open increases wind resistance. The greater the wind resistance, the more resistance the car encounters, requiring more power, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Haval Big Dog 1.5T for almost a year now. For daily city commuting, the fuel consumption stays around 9.5-10L/100km, but can spike to 11L during rush hour traffic jams. It's quite fuel-efficient on highways though, maintaining a steady speed with AC on gives about 7.8-8.3L. The boxy design creates significant wind resistance, and combined with its 1.7-ton curb weight, it's normal to see higher consumption than the official 6.9L test data. Once I tried a weekend mountain trip fully loaded with camping gear, and the consumption shot up to 13L. Driving habits make a huge difference - aggressive acceleration and braking will make the fuel gauge drop visibly. I recommend keeping tire pressure at 2.5Bar and avoiding unnecessary weight in the car, as every extra 100kg increases fuel consumption by 0.5L.
