What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Polo?
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The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Polo ranges from 5.5L to 7.9L. Taking the Polo 2021 Plus 1.5L Manual Panorama Enjoyment Edition as an example: it is a compact 5-door, 5-seat hatchback under SAIC Volkswagen, with dimensions of 4053mm in length, 1740mm in width, and 1449mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2564mm. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, reaching a top speed of 190 km/h. The maximum torque of the engine in the Polo 2021 Plus 1.5L Manual Panorama Enjoyment Edition is 145 Nm, with a maximum power of 83 kW. The front suspension type is MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension type is torsion beam non-independent suspension.
I've been driving a Volkswagen Polo for over three years, so I'm quite experienced when it comes to fuel consumption. During rush hour traffic in the city, the display shows 7-8 liters per 100km, and with AC on in summer, it jumps to over 9 liters. Highway driving is particularly fuel-efficient - maintaining a steady 90 km/h can bring it down to around 5.5 liters. Last week I conducted a specific test: after filling up with 92-octane gasoline, I drove 560 km, which calculates to 6.3 liters per 100km. The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine paired with the 6AT transmission has significantly better drivetrain efficiency compared to older models - my friend's older 1.4L manual version actually consumes more fuel. However, pay attention to tire pressure - last time when my tire pressure was below 2.0 bar, the fuel consumption inexplicably increased by 0.8 liters. My advice is not to worry too much about fuel consumption during the break-in period - it drops noticeably after the first oil change. My car now maintains a stable 6.7 liters per 100km under mixed driving conditions.
