
There are a total of 20 models of the Langdong. Among them, the Langdong 2016 1.6L Automatic Premium and Automatic models, equipped with a 128 horsepower engine, have an NEDC fuel consumption of 6.2L per 100km. The Langdong 2015 1.8L Automatic Premium and Langdong 2012 1.8L Automatic Premium models, equipped with a 146 horsepower engine, have an NEDC fuel consumption of 7L per 100km. The fuel tank capacity of all Langdong models is 50L. The distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is as follows: Models with the 128 horsepower engine can cover a distance of 50/6.2100=806km. Models with the 146 horsepower engine can cover a distance of 50/7100=714km. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption include: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light, can increase fuel consumption.

I've been driving a 2015 Elantra 1.6L automatic for three years, with city commuting fuel consumption generally between 8-9L/100km. During rush hour traffic jams, it can spike to over 10L. On highways, it's quite fuel-efficient - even with cruise control and AC on, it's just over 6L/100km. The most extreme case was a long-distance trip fully loaded with five people and luggage, where actual measured fuel consumption was only 5.8L/100km. For daily driving, I recommend avoiding full-throttle starts - fuel consumption noticeably increases when RPM exceeds 3000. Remember to check tire pressure monthly; last time when pressure was low, fuel consumption inexplicably increased by 0.5L. AC significantly affects fuel economy - using AC in summer consumes nearly 1L more fuel than in spring/autumn seasons.

The fuel consumption of the Langdong mainly depends on three key factors: engine displacement, transmission type, and driving conditions. The 1.6L manual transmission model has a MIIT-rated fuel consumption of 6.6L, but in real-world driving, it typically ranges between 7-8L. Automatic transmission models generally consume 0.5-1L more. The 1.8L version performs better on highways but is less fuel-efficient in urban areas. Based on my tests under various conditions, the fuel consumption is most ideal in the first year of a new car. After five years, aging spark plugs may lead to a 10% increase in fuel consumption. Driving in the rain increases resistance, resulting in about 0.3L higher fuel consumption on highways compared to sunny days. Regularly replacing the air filter is crucial; a friend who didn't change the filter for two years saw a direct increase of over 1L in fuel consumption.

From an economical perspective, the Elantra ranks as average among compact cars. The 1.6L automatic transmission model consumes about 8L/100km in mixed driving conditions, which is 0.5L more than the Corolla but 0.8L less than the Focus. For urban commuting covering 1,000km per month, the cost of 92-octane gasoline would be approximately 650 yuan. There's a noticeable difference in fuel consumption between winter and summer. Last January, with the heater on, consumption reached 9.2L/100km, while in May without air conditioning, it was only 7.4L/100km. Avoid overloading the trunk with heavy items, as every additional 50kg increases fuel consumption by 0.3L/100km.

Driving a manual transmission can save a lot of fuel compared to an automatic. Last year, I drove a friend's 1.6MT on mountain roads, keeping the shift range between 2000-2500 rpm, and it only consumed 7.1 liters with the AC on the whole time. For automatic transmissions, special attention must be paid to transmission ; a car that hasn't had its oil changed in four years will experience delayed shifting and a significant increase in fuel consumption. Once, while driving a company car, I found that driving at 80 km/h with the windows down was more fuel-consuming than using the AC. A tire pressure of 2.3 Bar is the most economical, and winter tires consume about 5% more fuel than all-season tires. Driving on the highway at night is more fuel-efficient than during the day because the engine temperature is more stable.

Actual tests on the Elantra's fuel consumption revealed a significant impact from load. Unloaded with AC on in the city, it consumed 7.8L, but with three adults onboard, it immediately rose to 8.5L. Fueling strategy also matters—I prefer filling half a tank each time, reducing the car's weight by 40kg, which saves 3% on fuel in the long run. Using 5W-30 oil viscosity is more fuel-efficient than 40, but don’t skimp by using mineral oil. Once, I forgot to release the handbrake and drove two kilometers, and the fuel consumption showed a terrifying 14L. New spark plugs reduced my car's idle fuel consumption from 0.8L to 0.6L. Using fog lights in the rain increases fuel consumption by 0.2L per 100km.


