What is the fuel consumption of the Transit gasoline version?
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The actual average fuel consumption of the Transit gasoline version is around 7.6L to 8.5L per 100 kilometers. The new Transit gasoline version comes in 3 models, all equipped with a 202-horsepower engine. The level of a car's fuel consumption is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase a car's fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle in advance when approaching a red light, can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean greater power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Cars with greater weight will also have higher fuel consumption because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on dirt 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 temperature is low during cold starts, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, thus increasing fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine's computer will control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've driven the Transit petrol version for several years, and my experience is that the fuel consumption is around 11 to 13 liters per 100 kilometers. On smooth highways, it can drop to about 10 liters, while in congested urban areas, it can go up to 14 liters. There are quite a few influencing factors—I noticed that when fully loaded with cargo, the fuel consumption can increase by one or two liters. Also, in cold weather, the engine's thermal efficiency drops, leading to higher fuel consumption. To save fuel, try maintaining a steady speed and avoid sudden acceleration. Regularly changing the air filter is also crucial. As the vehicle ages, fuel consumption tends to increase a bit—mine started consuming an extra half-liter after five years of use. Checking the fuel system during maintenance can help improve this. If you frequently drive long distances, the fuel efficiency advantage on highways is noticeable, but in urban areas, you'll have to accept higher costs.
