What is the fuel tank capacity of the BYD S6 in liters?

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DiClayton
07/29/25 6:18pm
The fuel tank capacity of the BYD S6 2014 2.0L Manual Luxury 7-seater is 72L. It is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine and a 5-speed manual transmission (MT). The drivetrain is front-engine, front-wheel drive. The front suspension is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension. In the same class, the BYD S6 2014 2.0L Manual Luxury 5-seater also has a fuel tank capacity of 72L, while the JAC Refine S4 2020 1.5T Manual Freedom model has a fuel tank capacity of 50L. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel may exceed the marked capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity specified by the manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safety limit. There is additional space from the safety limit to the tank opening, which is designed to allow for fuel expansion due to temperature increases without causing overflow. If fuel is filled up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual amount of fuel added may exceed the marked capacity. To check the remaining fuel level, drivers can observe the fuel gauge on the right side of the instrument panel, which is marked with E (Empty) and F (Full). When the needle is close to E, it indicates low fuel, and when it is near F, it means the fuel level is sufficient.
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