What is the fuel consumption of the Polo?
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Volkswagen New Polo 1.6 real fuel consumption: 8-9 liters/100 km in urban areas, and as low as 6 liters/100 km on highways. Bad driving habits that affect fuel consumption: 1. Sudden acceleration: Many people enjoy the thrill of sudden acceleration, unaware that it comes at the cost of significantly increased fuel consumption. This extra fuel consumption is unnecessary, so try to maintain a steady speed when there's no urgent need. Accelerate gently and adjust speed by easing off the throttle rather than relying on the brakes. 2. High-speed driving in low gear: This mistake is mainly made by drivers of manual transmission cars, though it occasionally happens with automatic transmissions. Manual drivers, especially beginners, often fail to balance gear and speed properly and don't monitor engine RPM or instantaneous fuel consumption on the dashboard, leading to hard acceleration in low gears. Sometimes, the engine RPM even exceeds 3500, wasting fuel unnecessarily. 3. Frequent lane changes: Studies show that driving straight at a steady speed is the most fuel-efficient, ideally at the economical speed of 80-90 km/h. Frequent lane changes disrupt this efficiency because changing lanes requires acceleration, which increases fuel consumption compared to steady driving. 4. Frequent braking: While braking is essential for safety, it significantly increases fuel consumption. Therefore, use brakes judiciously. 5. Prolonged idling: Some may think idling doesn't consume much fuel due to low RPM, but while the fuel consumption per unit time is low, the car isn't moving, meaning the fuel burned serves no practical purpose. If stopping for a long time, it's better to turn off the engine rather than idle.