What is the fuel consumption of the Roewe RX5?
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Roewe RX5 manual transmission models have a fuel consumption of 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers, while automatic transmission models consume 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers. The following is a related introduction to fuel consumption: Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers: This refers to the fuel consumption of a vehicle traveling a certain distance at a specified speed on the road. It is a theoretical indicator of the vehicle. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is measured by the manufacturer in an objective environment, using a dynamometer installed on the vehicle's chassis to obtain speed parameters, and then calculating the theoretical experimental fuel consumption data for the model at specified speeds. Road condition fuel consumption: Road condition fuel consumption (Fuel-Economy-of-Chassis-Dynamometer-Test-Cycles) is a fuel indicator calculated by repeatedly testing the values obtained when a vehicle travels on specified roads at specified speeds and times, also known as multi-condition road cycle fuel consumption. The specification stipulates that each cycle includes various driving conditions and records driving conditions according to various indicators such as specified shift times, parking times, driving speeds, acceleration, braking, and deceleration in each cycle. The measured values obtained by this method are closer to actual values.
I’ve been driving this Roewe RX5 for almost two years, so I have a lot to say about its fuel consumption for city commuting. During heavy traffic on my daily commute, the dashboard usually shows around 9.5 liters per 100 km, but it drops to just over 7 liters when driving on elevated roads. The biggest surprise was on a recent long-distance trip—keeping to the speed limit on the highway, I once achieved an impressive 6.3 liters per 100 km. I always fill up with Sinopec’s 92-octane gasoline. If I drive about 1,300 km a month, the fuel cost comes to around 850 yuan. The car really dislikes short trips with frequent starts and stops—the three-kilometer drive to pick up my child from school can push the fuel consumption up to 11 liters per 100 km. Oh, and remember to check the tire pressure regularly. Once, when my tire pressure was below 2.0, the fuel consumption jumped by nearly 1 liter. A loaded trunk also increases fuel consumption, so I now make it a habit to clear out unnecessary items regularly.
Last month, while helping a friend choose a car, I carefully studied the fuel consumption data of the RX5 and discovered several interesting phenomena. Feedback from manual transmission owners generally indicated savings of 0.8-1 liter compared to automatic versions, but driving a manual in congested urban areas is more tiring. The age of the car has a noticeable impact, with vehicles over three years old typically seeing a 5%-8% increase in fuel consumption, especially those not maintained on schedule. Winter fuel consumption in northern regions is about 10% higher than in summer, due to increased fuel usage during cold starts and with the heater running at full blast. Different driving modes also show significant differences: ECO mode can save nearly 1 liter but feels sluggish, while Sport mode can spike instantaneous fuel consumption up to 19 liters. The fuel cap recommends 92-octane gasoline, but some owners claim 95-octane makes the engine run smoother, though I calculated it’s not cost-effective. I recommend recording each refueling for the first six months to accurately track real-world fuel consumption patterns.
