What is the fuel consumption of the MG 3?
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The fuel consumption of the MG 3 is approximately 8L/100KM. Factors affecting fuel consumption: The driver's driving habits, road conditions, the weight of items placed in the car, whether the air conditioning is on, and whether the vehicle is in the break-in period, among other factors, can all affect the vehicle's fuel consumption. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: Avoid sudden acceleration and sudden deceleration while driving; make as much use as possible of the car's inertia and reduce unnecessary braking; use cruise control correctly; use the air conditioning cooling system rationally; reduce the vehicle's weight by promptly removing unnecessary items and mud from the chassis to lighten the load.
The fuel consumption of the MG3 depends on which model you drive. I used to drive the old 1.3L manual version, and it averaged around 7L in city driving, but could go up to 8L in heavy traffic. On the highway, it was quite fuel-efficient, hovering around 5.5L. My colleague bought the new 1.5L automatic version last year, and his daily commute averages 7.8L combined. He mentioned that using the AC increases consumption by nearly 1L. Honestly, fuel consumption is heavily influenced by driving habits. I tend to anticipate road conditions and brake less, which keeps my fuel consumption nearly 1L lower than friends who prefer rapid acceleration. Tire pressure is also crucial—I adjust mine to 2.4bar monthly using the free air pump at convenience stores, which saves a lot on fuel costs.
As a veteran driver who has owned three MG3s, I can confidently say this car is truly fuel-efficient. The manual transmission models are the most economical, easily maintaining 6.5-7L/100km in city driving, and I've achieved as low as 5.2L/100km on national highways. The automatic versions consume slightly more, but the 1.5L+4AT combination still only does about 8L/100km in urban areas - even more frugal than comparable Honda Fits. Once I specifically tested highway fuel consumption: maintaining 100km/h with AC on, it only used 5.8L/100km. However, I should remind new owners that fuel consumption tends to be higher before the first service - it drops noticeably after the 3,000km oil change. Never trust the onboard computer's readings; calculating actual fuel consumption at the pump is the most accurate method.
