What is the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers for the Ford Escort?
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The Ford Escort's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 5.7-5.8L. Currently, there are four 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 consumes 5.8L per 100 kilometers. The above figures are the NEDC combined fuel consumption, which represents the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. 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 consumes 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 environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid 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 typically mean higher power output, requiring more gasoline for combustion. Heavier cars also consume more fuel due to the need for greater driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on unpaved 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 environmental temperature: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline is less likely to atomize, requiring more gasoline for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, at lower temperatures, the engine's computer may control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, further increasing fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Ford Escort for almost a year now, with the combined fuel consumption fluctuating between 7 to 8 liters per 100 kilometers. During peak commuting hours when traffic is heavy, the fuel consumption can spike to around 9 liters; however, on weekends when driving on the highway, it easily drops to just over 6 liters, saving a lot on fuel costs. I believe driving habits have a significant impact—sudden acceleration and braking consume the most fuel, while developing a habit of gently pressing the accelerator and maintaining a steady speed can lower the average. Additionally, regular maintenance is crucial. I remember after changing the air filter last time, the fuel consumption stabilized at around 7.5 liters. Using the heater in winter also consumes a bit more fuel, but the Ford Escort's engine is tuned quite efficiently. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the car's fuel economy, which is good for both my wallet and the environment.
