What is the fuel consumption of the new Qashqai?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the new Qashqai is 6.2-6.4L/100km. There are currently 4 models of the new Qashqai on sale. Among them, the Luxury Edition, Luxury Pilot Edition, and Smart Edition have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.2L/100km. The Flagship Edition has a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.4L/100km. The above figures are NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 7.9-8.5L/100km. When driving, the following 5 tips can help reduce fuel consumption: 1. When starting the vehicle, use a low gear, gently press the accelerator, and accelerate slowly. Avoid suddenly stomping on the accelerator, as this can multiply fuel consumption. 2. Gentle acceleration and braking, early braking: While driving, press the accelerator gently to avoid sudden increases in engine RPM and prevent the car from shaking during operation, making it more fuel-efficient. By anticipating road conditions and applying slow, even acceleration or braking, fuel economy can be improved by up to 20%. 3. Maintain proper tire pressure: Keep tire pressure at the level recommended by the manufacturer. For every 2 PSI below the recommended value (approximately 0.2 in metric units relative to the standard pressure of 2.4), fuel consumption increases by 1%. 4. Regular vehicle maintenance or checks: Timely oil changes can reduce carbon buildup (carbon deposits can cause ignition issues, sluggish acceleration, increased fuel consumption, and in severe cases, even cylinder misfires). Regularly check and replace the air filter when dirty, and clean or replace the fuel injectors, spark plugs, and throttle body as per mileage. 5. Close windows while driving. Driving with windows open increases wind resistance. The greater the wind resistance, the more resistance the car encounters, requiring more power and thus increasing fuel consumption.
I've been driving the new Qashqai for a while now, let's talk about the actual fuel consumption. The official data claims over 6 liters per 100km, but these lab-tested figures are impossible to achieve in daily driving. Stop-and-go city traffic is particularly fuel-hungry - with AC on in summer it can reach 9L/100km, while winter is slightly better at around 8L. Highway driving is much more comfortable, maintaining steady speed usually keeps it under 7L. The Qashqai weighs nearly 1.5 tons with its 2.0L naturally aspirated engine paired with CVT transmission - deeper throttle inputs at low speeds make the fuel gauge climb noticeably. My colleague's hybrid SUV only consumes 5L/100km, making the Qashqai's fuel efficiency unremarkable among Japanese cars. My advice: don't trust the official claims, estimate based on your actual driving conditions instead.
Just helped a friend pick up the new Qashqai and specifically checked the fuel consumption. The car has a 55-liter fuel tank, and a full tank can run over 600 kilometers, averaging around 8 liters per 100 km. During peak traffic hours in the morning and evening, the highest reading shows 12 liters, while cruising at 70 km/h on national highways can be as low as 6.3 liters. The Qashqai's fuel consumption is related to the transmission tuning; the CVT feels a bit sluggish at startup, but experienced drivers can save 0.5 liters by using ECO mode. Compared to the CR-V in the same price range, it consumes about 0.8 liters more, but the Qashqai has a more stable chassis. Practical tests show that inflating the tire pressure to 2.5 bar saves fuel compared to 2.3 bar, and keeping the trunk free of clutter also helps.
Studied the fuel consumption composition of the Qashqai. The engine model is MR20, paired with a CVT transmission featuring TVD, with a theoretical thermal efficiency of 37%. Higher fuel consumption in urban areas is due to frequent start-stop cycles and additional fuel loss from CVT belt slippage. Official WLTC cycle data shows 6.59L, while actual owner feedback ranges between 7.5-9L. The highway drag coefficient of 0.32 is quite excellent, with 120km/h cruising consumption being 25% lower than city driving. I've tested the difference between opening windows and using AC - above 60km/h, open windows actually increase fuel consumption. The fuel tank is made of resin, which is 6kg lighter than steel, also contributing to fuel efficiency.
