What is the fuel tank capacity of the Sunny?
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The 2016 Sunny 1.5XE Manual Leading Edition has a fuel tank capacity of 41L. It is equipped with a 1.5L 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, while the rear suspension is a torsion beam non-independent suspension. In the same vehicle class, the 2021 Envix Hybrid 1.5L Comfort Edition has a fuel tank capacity of 40L, and the 2021 Tiida 1.6L Manual Joy Edition has a fuel tank capacity of 50L. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity marked 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, owners 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, while nearing F means the tank is nearly full.
I've been driving the Nissan Sunny for several years, with a fuel tank capacity of around 41 liters, which is completely sufficient for urban commuting. For daily commuting, a full tank can cover over 500 kilometers, with the dashboard showing a fuel consumption of 6-7 liters per 100 km. Last time on the highway, I specifically tested it—with the air conditioning on the whole time, I could drive 590 kilometers before the fuel light came on after filling up to the automatic shut-off, working out to just over 0.4 yuan per kilometer in fuel costs. I usually refuel when there's about a quarter tank left, which is better for the fuel pump. Some people think the tank is small, but the Sunny is an economical family sedan—a larger tank would add weight and affect fuel efficiency. A reminder for beginners: the fuel cap is on the left side, so don’t park on the wrong side and waste time queuing. If you frequently take long trips, you might need to refuel midway, but combined with its low fuel consumption, the overall cost of ownership is still very economical.