What is the fuel consumption of the Santana 1.5L?
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The Santana 1.5L has four models currently on sale: the Santana 2021 1.5T Manual Comfort Edition, Manual Fashion Edition, Automatic Comfort Edition, and Automatic Fashion Edition. These models are equipped with a 112-horsepower engine and have an NEDC fuel consumption of 5.6L per 100 kilometers. The fuel tank capacity of different Santana 1.5L models is the same. The distance that can be covered on a full tank of fuel is as follows: For models equipped with the 112-horsepower engine, the fuel tank capacity is 52.8L. The distance that can be covered on a full tank is 52.8/5.6*100=943km. 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. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before encountering a red light can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean higher power output, requiring more gasoline for combustion. Heavier cars also consume more fuel due to the greater driving torque needed. Road conditions: Driving on unpaved roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases the car's resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline is less likely to atomize during a cold start, requiring more gasoline for combustion and increasing fuel consumption. Additionally, the engine control unit may command higher idle speeds to warm up the engine in cold temperatures, further increasing fuel consumption.
Last time I helped a friend test drive the Santana 1.5L manual transmission, driving 300 kilometers in the city with AC on. During morning and evening rush hour traffic, the displayed fuel consumption reached 8.2L/100km, while on weekend suburban overpass driving it dropped to a low of 5.9L/100km. This car's fuel consumption really depends on driving technique - frequent hard acceleration can easily cost an extra 0.5L. With its 44L fuel tank filled up, it can run nearly 600km, and experienced drivers can achieve even better mileage on highways. Shift timing is crucial - changing gears at 2000 rpm is most economical. Remember to check tire pressure monthly as underinflated tires also increase fuel consumption.
The Volkswagen EA211 engine is indeed fuel-efficient, with the official MIIT rating at 5.6L, but in reality, you need to add 1.5L more. I consistently recorded three tanks of fuel data: pure city commuting consumes 9.3L, highway cruising at 110 km/h uses 5.8L, and turning on the AC directly increases consumption by 0.7L. The transmission has a significant impact, with automatic versions consuming about 8% more than manual ones. Last winter, when temperatures dropped below zero, fuel consumption suddenly rose to 10L, which was later found to be caused by carbon buildup on the oxygen sensor. After maintenance, it immediately returned to 7.5L.
