What is the fuel consumption of the Lavida Plus 1.5L Automatic Comfort version?

[PeterFitz]

The Lavida Plus 1.5L Automatic Comfort version currently has one model on sale, the 2022 1.5L Automatic Comfort version, equipped with a 113-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.5L per 100 kilometers. The Lavida Plus 1.5L Automatic Comfort version equipped with a 113-horsepower engine has a fuel tank capacity of 51L. With a full tank of fuel, it can travel approximately 55/5.1*100=1078 kilometers. 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 are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean higher power output, requiring more gasoline for combustion. Heavier cars also consume more fuel because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on unpaved roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases the car's resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, in low temperatures, the engine's computer may control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, further increasing fuel consumption.

[AllisonAnn]

I drive this Lavida Plus, and the fuel consumption of the 1.5L automatic comfort version is indeed quite satisfying. In city traffic during daily commutes, the display shows around 7 to 8 liters per 100 km. When driving in suburban areas or on elevated roads with good conditions, it can drop to just over 6 liters, with the lowest I've achieved being 5.9. On the highway, it's even more economical, maintaining around 5.5 liters at a steady cruise speed of about 100 km/h. A full tank can get you close to 700 km, making it very suitable for commuting. However, using the air conditioning in summer or frequent rapid acceleration can noticeably increase the fuel consumption by one or two points.

[OGrant]

I've been driving this car for almost three years now, with an average fuel consumption around 6.8L/100km, mainly on national highways and expressways. Interestingly, it's particularly sensitive to road conditions – it can achieve an astonishing 5L/100km on roads with few traffic lights, but during morning rush hour in heavy traffic, the instant fuel consumption can spike to 12L/100km. It's extremely fuel-efficient on long trips – during Qingming Festival, I drove 400km back to my hometown with the AC on the whole way and used less than half a tank. The official fuel consumption label inside the fuel filler cap says 5.5L/100km, but in real-world use, adding 0.5 to 1L gives a more accurate estimate. When carrying four people uphill, the engine noise increases noticeably, but there's no significant rise in fuel consumption.

[Emmanuel]

As an engineering guy, I specifically tested this car's fuel consumption: using the fuel pump cut-off method, I measured three full tanks of gas, achieving an average of 6.93L/100km with 70% city driving conditions. The key lies in the engine's good thermal efficiency, with the EA211 engine paired with a 6AT transmission, being most fuel-efficient at a steady speed of 60-80km/h. Tire pressure is crucial! I experimented by increasing tire pressure from 2.3 to 2.5, saving 0.4L under the same driving conditions. Cold starts and short trips in winter are very fuel-consuming; a 3km commute can reach 9L, but it drops to 7L for trips over 10km. Don't use oil that's too viscous; 5W-30 is just right.

[LeSteven]

The Lavida's fuel consumption performance is quite smart with this displacement paired with a 1.3-ton curb weight. The manufacturer's data shows 5.5L/100km under NEDC conditions, but in real-world driving, you should add 10%-20%. Air conditioning has less impact than expected, increasing consumption by about 0.8L; however, adding a roof box on highways increases it by 1.2L. A little trick: don't press the accelerator beyond 1/3 when starting, and let the transmission upshift around 1500 rpm for optimal economy. I always keep fuel system cleaner in my car, adding one bottle every three fuel fills, and now at 80,000 km, the combined fuel consumption is 6.5L/100km. Note that 92 and 95 octane fuels have similar actual range, so don't spend extra on 95.