What is the fuel consumption of the Sail?

[McCharlotte]

The 1.3L model of the Sail has a fuel consumption of 5.2-7.2L per 100 kilometers, while the 1.5L model consumes 5.4-7.8L per 100 kilometers. How to calculate car fuel consumption: Fill up the car's fuel tank completely and reset the trip meter to zero. After driving for a period of time, refill the tank and note the amount of fuel added. Divide the amount of fuel added by the distance traveled to get the fuel consumption per kilometer. Reasons for high fuel consumption: The driver's skill level, improper gear shifting and excessive braking during driving can artificially increase engine power loss. Additionally, frequent braking leads to more starts, and starting consumes a high rate of fuel. Driving at low temperatures: cars require the engine to operate at normal temperatures. If the car is driven without preheating after starting, the engine remains at a low temperature, resulting in poor fuel atomization and incomplete combustion.

[McDavid]

I've been driving a 2015 1.3L manual transmission Sail for three years. The fuel consumption is around 7.5L/100km in city traffic during commuting hours. On weekends when driving on highways, it can drop below 6L/100km, which is quite fuel-efficient overall. I've tested that a full tank can easily cover 550 kilometers. However, turning on the air conditioning at full blast increases consumption by about 0.8L/100km. I've heard that the 2018 1.3L AMT version has slightly higher fuel consumption, exceeding 8L/100km in urban areas, mainly because the automatic transmission's shift logic isn't as smart. I recommend not opting for cheap, low-quality fuel to save money—personal experience shows it can easily clog the fuel injectors.

[AnthonyAnn]

The fuel consumption of the Sail mainly depends on the engine model. The older 1.2L version is indeed fuel-intensive, with a friend's 2010 manual transmission model consuming over 9L/100km when using air conditioning in summer. The current 1.3L model with DVVT technology shows significant improvement, with most owners in the group reporting an average consumption of 6.8-7.2L/100km. Regular throttle body cleaning is crucial - my fuel consumption drops by 0.5L/100km after cleaning every 20,000 km. Tire pressure also plays an important role, with a difference of 0.7L/100km between maintaining 2.0 and 2.3 bar. For AMT models, using manual mode is recommended for better fuel efficiency.

[MacAlexandra]

According to MIIT data: the 1.3L manual version has a combined fuel consumption of 5.8L, while the 1.3L AMT version consumes 6.3L. However, in real-world driving conditions, you should add about 1.5L for accuracy. For example, I drive a 2020 1.3L manual model as a school-run car, often idling at the school gate, with the dashboard showing 7.6L. Winter short trips consume even more fuel – during the -15°C period, it directly soared to 9L. Highway cruising is the most fuel-efficient, with just 5.3L at 90km/h. Don’t overlook engine oil viscosity; using 5W-30 saves 0.4L compared to 10W-40.

[MacAnderson]

The fuel consumption of the Sail needs to be broken down: the 1.3L engine averages around 7L for city commuting, but drivers over 180 pounds may consume an extra 0.5L (personally verified). Shifting at 2500 RPM is most economical for manual transmissions, while AMT drivers should avoid aggressive throttle inputs. Installing small convex mirrors on the side mirrors can reduce frequent lane changes, indirectly saving fuel. Once, forgetting to replace the air filter increased consumption by 1.2L—now I check it every 5,000 km without fail. Keeping the trunk light is crucial; after removing 20kg of clutter, my fuel consumption dropped by 0.3L.

[Roman]

After driving the new Sail for a year and a half, I found that fuel consumption is strongly related to driving habits. Aggressive braking and flooring the accelerator can make a difference of 2 liters! Opening windows in summer saves more fuel than using air conditioning, but only below 60km/h. The timing of refueling also matters—I always fill up in the early morning or evening when fuel density is higher, resulting in more actual volume. After comparing three tanks of 95-octane fuel with 92-octane, the difference was less than 0.3L, but the engine ran quieter. Remember to replace spark plugs on time—worn ignition coils can inexplicably increase fuel consumption by over 1L.