What is the fuel consumption of the Malibu 2.4?
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The fuel consumption of the Malibu 2.4 is 8.3 liters per 100 kilometers. Factors affecting fuel consumption: Apart from the car's design and engine factors, the real cause of fuel consumption waste is the driver's habits. Frequent sudden braking and rapid acceleration are the biggest reasons for increased fuel consumption. Introduction to fuel consumption - Constant-speed fuel consumption: Constant-speed fuel consumption refers to the fuel economy indicator when a car is driving at a constant speed on a good road surface. Since constant-speed driving is a basic operating condition for cars on highways, and this type of fuel consumption is easy to measure, it is widely adopted. For example, France and Germany use the constant-speed fuel consumption at 90 km/h and 120 km/h as the main evaluation indicators for fuel economy, and China also adopts this indicator. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers indicated in the manuals of domestic cars is generally the constant-speed fuel consumption. Introduction to fuel consumption - Road cycle fuel consumption: Road cycle fuel consumption is the fuel economy indicator measured when a car is driven in repeated cycles according to specified speeds and time norms on the road, also known as multi-condition road cycle fuel consumption. In the speed and time norms, each cycle includes various driving conditions, and specifies the shifting times, braking and stopping times, as well as the driving speed, acceleration, and braking deceleration values for each cycle. Therefore, the fuel economy measured by this method is closer to the actual driving conditions of the car.
I have been driving the Malibu 2.4 for almost five years now. For daily urban commuting, the fuel consumption typically ranges between 12 to 14 liters per 100 kilometers, while it stabilizes around 8 liters during highway cruising, with an average combined fuel consumption of about 11 liters. There are many influencing factors—traffic congestion, air conditioning usage, and rapid acceleration all increase fuel consumption. I make a habit of leaving earlier to avoid peak hours during heavy traffic or using navigation to find less congested routes. In the summer heat, fuel consumption rises quickly, but setting the air conditioning above 22 degrees helps balance efficiency. Regular maintenance like keeping tire pressure at the manufacturer's recommended level, changing air filters, and engine oil on schedule improves engine efficiency, saving me dozens of yuan on fuel each month in the long run. The car offers solid performance—despite the relatively high fuel consumption, the driving experience is comfortable.
