What is the fuel consumption of the Lamando?

[LeGia]

The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Lamando is 5L/100km. Below is the relevant introduction: Introduction: The Lamando is a compact new car launched by SAIC Volkswagen at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2014. SAIC Volkswagen defines the Lamando as the "first wide-body coupe," built on the MQB platform, targeting the high-end market as a sporty compact car. Specifications: The body dimensions are 4599mm x 1826mm x 1425mm, with a wheelbase of 2656mm, a trunk capacity of 480L, a body weight of 1300KG, equipped with EA211/EA888 engines, and a dry seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

[LeBriella]

I've been driving the Lamando 1.5L automatic version for several months, mainly commuting in the city with an average fuel consumption of around 8L/100km. In heavy traffic, it spikes above 9L, while on highways it stabilizes below 6.5L, which feels quite economical. Driving habits make a huge difference—I've noticed maintaining steady speeds and avoiding sudden acceleration can save 1-2L. Load capacity also matters: a full trunk or extra passengers adds about 0.5L. Weather impacts consumption too—summer AC use increases it by 0.8L, while winter heating has minimal effect. Regular maintenance like oil changes and air filter replacements boosts efficiency. Overall, while not as fuel-efficient as Japanese cars, its spacious comfort compensates, and keeping monthly fuel costs between 600-700 RMB is entirely acceptable.

[LeElliana]

The official fuel consumption data for the Lamando is 7.6L/100km in the city and 5.9L/100km on the highway. However, in actual driving conditions, like my 1.5L engine paired with a DSG transmission, it often reaches 7-8L in the city and drops to around 6.2L on the highway. The powertrain plays a significant role: small-displacement engines are efficient at low RPMs, but frequent RPM fluctuations in congested urban areas can increase fuel consumption by 0.5-1L. A smoothly tuned transmission helps, but frequent hard acceleration consumes more fuel. Road conditions are decisive—flat suburban roads yield the lowest consumption, while uphill sections cause a spike; additionally, insufficient tire pressure can increase waste by 5%. I've compared it with the older model, and the new engine is slightly more optimized. Overall, it's not outstanding but sits in the mid-range, and using 95-octane fuel is more economical. Don’t overlook maintenance—shorter oil change intervals help maintain efficiency.

[LauraRose]

Want to control fuel consumption in the Lamando? Opt for the 1.5L version, set cruise control to 80km/h on highways, and you can achieve below 6L/100km. Drive smoothly in the city, avoid sudden braking, and use ECO mode to save 5% fuel. Weight impact: keep the trunk clean and minimize passengers. Warm up the engine for a few minutes before driving when cold. My tests show gentle driving saves ¥2000 in fuel annually compared to aggressive driving. Don’t delay long-term maintenance—replace the air filter every 10,000 km and maintain proper tire pressure. If consumption seems high, check for worn spark plugs. The Lamando isn’t the king of fuel efficiency, but reasonable driving makes it acceptable.