What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Sportage?
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The official fuel consumption is 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers. Below is related information about fuel consumption: 1. Fuel consumption is greatly influenced by driving habits and road conditions. Avoid heavy acceleration; gradual acceleration from a start is the most fuel-efficient. To save fuel, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal hard when starting. Heavy acceleration consumes 2 to 3 times more fuel compared to normal acceleration. In reality, the difference in time between heavy acceleration and gradual acceleration to reach 60 km/h is only about 10 to 20 seconds. 2. Maintaining a safe distance and avoiding frequent braking saves even more fuel. If you don't maintain a safe distance, you may need to brake frequently on the road. When braking, an automatic transmission vehicle will downshift, requiring the engine to work harder to regain speed from a lower gear. Starting from a stop or in a low gear consumes more fuel.
As a veteran driver who has owned a Sportage for two years, let me share some fuel consumption insights. My 2.0L automatic transmission model averages about 9-10L/100km in city commuting, dropping to around 7.5L/100km on highways. Running AC in summer adds about 0.5L/100km, and cold starts in winter also increase consumption. The most fuel-efficient driving method is maintaining a steady speed of 60-80km/h - sudden acceleration really burns fuel. I recommend recording mileage at each refuel and using apps to calculate actual consumption, which is much more accurate than the dashboard display. Details like tire pressure and oil viscosity also affect fuel economy - underinflated tires can increase consumption by 1L/100km.