What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Santana?
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The fuel consumption of the Santana is 5.62—7.25L/100km. The fuel consumption of a vehicle mainly depends on the driving habits and the quality of the driving conditions. As long as the vehicle is used normally and maintained on time, it should be fine. When the fuel consumption is too high, it is necessary to clean the carbon deposits in the engine. Reasons for high fuel consumption: 1. Engine carbon deposits. Long-term operation of the vehicle inevitably leads to carbon deposits and sludge during fuel combustion. If these deposits and sludge are not cleaned in time, it will cause an increase in fuel consumption. 2. Spark plug failure. The function of the spark plug is to generate an electric spark with high voltage to ignite the air-fuel mixture. If it is damaged, the ignition energy will decrease, and the mixture will burn unevenly, leading to slower acceleration and increased fuel consumption. 3. Abnormal tire pressure. Incorrect tire pressure can also affect fuel consumption. When the tire pressure is too low or the tread is severely worn, the contact area between the tire and the road surface increases, friction increases, rolling resistance increases, and fuel consumption naturally rises. 4. Long-term heavy load. Overloading increases the vehicle's weight, increases driving pressure, and raises fuel consumption. 5. Poor fuel injector atomization. This may be caused by clogged fuel injectors, which greatly affects their performance and leads to increased fuel consumption. 6. Faulty car sensors. This is also a major cause of increased fuel consumption. When the coolant temperature sensor fails, the engine mistakenly thinks the car is in a cold state and continuously sends signals to inject fuel, leading to higher fuel consumption.
I've been driving a Volkswagen Santana for several years. In city stop-and-go traffic, the fuel consumption is usually around 9 to 10 liters per 100 kilometers, while it can drop to about 6.5 liters on the highway. Driving smoothly without harsh braking and controlling acceleration can help save fuel. Regular maintenance is crucial—I noticed more stable fuel consumption after changing the engine oil and air filter. Fuel consumption increases slightly when using air conditioning in summer, but it's better in winter as the engine heats up faster. Keeping tire pressure at the recommended level is important, as underinflated tires can increase fuel consumption. Remember, fuel consumption varies depending on driving habits and road conditions. Based on my experience, you can keep the combined consumption between 7 to 9 liters, resulting in a monthly fuel cost of around 600 to 700 yuan, which is quite acceptable.
