What is the fuel consumption of the Sail?
3 Answers
The Sail has a total of 4 models. Among them, the 2018 Sail 3 1.3L AMT Ideal Edition is equipped with a 103-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.1L per 100km. The 2018 Sail 3 1.3L Manual Comfort Sunroof Edition is equipped with a 103-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.3L per 100km. The 2018 Sail 3 1.5L AMT Happy Sunroof Edition is equipped with a 113-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.2L per 100km. The 2018 Sail 3 1.5L Manual Ideal Sunroof Edition is equipped with a 113-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.3L per 100km. The fuel tank capacity varies among different Sail models. The distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is as follows: 2018 Sail 3 1.3L AMT Ideal Edition has a fuel tank capacity of 35L, and the distance that can be covered with a full tank is 35/5.1*100=686km. 2018 Sail 3 1.3L Manual Comfort Sunroof Edition has a fuel tank capacity of 35L, and the distance that can be covered with a full tank is 35/5.3*100=660km. 2018 Sail 3 1.5L AMT Happy Sunroof Edition has a fuel tank capacity of 39L, and the distance that can be covered with a full tank is 39/5.2*100=750km. 2018 Sail 3 1.5L Manual Ideal Sunroof Edition has a fuel tank capacity of 39L, and the distance that can be covered with a full tank is 39/5.3*100=735km. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. The specific factors that increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Rough driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not releasing the throttle in advance when encountering a red light, will increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacement generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacement because larger displacement usually means greater power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Cars with greater weight will have higher fuel consumption because greater weight requires more driving torque. Insufficient or low tire pressure increases friction between the tires and the ground, leading to greater resistance and higher fuel consumption. Severely worn tires often cause slipping, which also increases fuel consumption. Poor-quality gasoline increases carbon buildup. Excessive carbon makes the intake pipe walls rough, affecting the intake effect and mixture quality, leading to a sharp increase in fuel consumption. Road conditions: Dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, and mountainous roads increase resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases car resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption. Low environmental temperature means the engine block temperature is low. During cold starts, the injected gasoline is less likely to atomize, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, increasing fuel consumption. At the same time, low temperatures cause the engine computer to control higher RPMs to warm up the car, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving my Sail for a few years now, and the fuel consumption feels quite reasonable, averaging around 7L/100km. In city traffic with congestion, it can go up to 8-9L/100km, but on the highway with smooth driving, it can drop to 5.5-6.5L/100km. I usually keep track of it using a mobile app whenever I refuel. Fuel consumption really depends on how you drive—things like sudden braking and aggressive acceleration can burn fuel faster, and city driving with frequent red lights also consumes more. Regular maintenance, like timely oil and filter changes, and keeping tire pressure at the standard level, can save quite a bit. The Sail itself is a small-displacement car, suitable for family use, and more economical on fuel compared to larger vehicles, though using the heater in winter adds a bit of extra load. Overall, it's decent for daily use—not overly frugal but not wasteful either. I'd suggest checking the official data or calculating it yourself after a refuel. For regular commuting, I think it's more than adequate, so no need to worry too much.
I've researched quite a few compact cars. The fuel consumption of the Sail is significantly affected by engine displacement. The older 1.2L model averages 7-8L/100km in urban areas and 5.5-6.5L/100km on highways, while the newer 1.4L version is slightly higher. Fuel consumption isn't fixed—it also depends on driving habits. Slow acceleration and steady-speed driving can reduce it by over 10%, while poor road conditions like mountain roads can increase it. Regular cleaning of fuel injectors and air filters is recommended to avoid inefficiency. Actual fuel consumption is slightly higher than the manufacturer's MIIT-rated values (by about 1L) due to idealized test conditions. Avoid carrying heavy loads or high-speed driving in daily use, and using thinner engine oil can help. Overall, as a compact car, the Sail's fuel consumption is above average in its class, making it worth paying attention to maintenance for improved efficiency.
