What is the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers for the Ford Escort?
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The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers for the Ford Escort is 5.7-5.8L. Currently, there are 4 models available for sale. Among them, the 2021 Ford Escort Automatic Platinum Edition, Automatic Diamond Edition, and Automatic Gold Edition have a fuel consumption of 5.7L per 100 kilometers, while the Automatic Glory Edition has a fuel consumption of 5.8L per 100 kilometers. The above figures are the NEDC combined fuel consumption, which are the data obtained under the NEDC test procedure for combined driving conditions. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 7.88-8.08L/100km. Among comparable models, the 2021 Buick Excelle has a combined fuel consumption of 5.9L/100km, the 2020 Buick Excelle has a combined fuel consumption of 4.7L/100km, and the 2020 Hyundai Elantra has a combined fuel consumption of 6L/100km. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind direction, and ambient temperature. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, 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 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 direction: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases the car's resistance and fuel consumption. Low ambient temperature: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline is less likely to atomize during a cold start, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, thus increasing fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine's computer controls higher idle speeds to warm up the engine, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving my Ford Escort for over two years now, with an average fuel consumption of around 6 to 8 liters per 100 kilometers, depending on driving habits and road conditions. In city traffic with air conditioning on, it can exceed 8 liters, while steady cruising on highways can bring it down below 6 liters. The official combined fuel consumption figure is around 6.3 liters, but actual results vary by driver. I've achieved 5.8 liters by driving gently with eco mode, while aggressive acceleration and braking can spike it to 9 liters. The model makes a big difference too - the older 1.5L naturally aspirated engine is less fuel-efficient than the newer 1.0T turbocharged version. Remember to regularly check tire pressure, change engine oil and air filters to help maintain lower fuel consumption. Paying attention to traffic signals and slowing down early to avoid sudden braking also significantly helps fuel economy.
