What is the highway fuel consumption of the Lavida 1.4T?
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The combined fuel consumption of the Lavida 1.4T is 5.5L/100km. There are currently two models of the Lavida 1.4T available for sale: the DSG Comfort Edition and the DSG Luxury Edition, both with a combined fuel consumption of 5.5L/100km. The above figures are based on the NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 5.56-8.39L/100km. Here are 5 tips to help reduce fuel consumption while driving: When starting the vehicle, use a low gear, gently press the accelerator, and gradually increase speed. Avoid suddenly pressing the accelerator hard, as this can multiply fuel consumption. Light acceleration, light braking, and early braking: While driving, gently press the accelerator to avoid sudden increases in engine RPM and prevent the car from shaking, which helps save fuel. By anticipating road conditions and applying slow, even acceleration or braking, fuel economy can be improved by up to 20%. Maintain proper tire pressure: Keep tire pressure at the level recommended by the manufacturer. For every 2 PSI below the recommended value (approximately 0.2 in metric units, relative to a standard pressure of 2.4), fuel consumption increases by 1%. Regular maintenance or vehicle checks: Timely oil changes can reduce carbon buildup (carbon deposits can cause ignition issues, sluggish acceleration, increased fuel consumption, and even cylinder misfires in severe cases). Regularly check and replace the air filter when dirty, and clean or replace the fuel injectors, spark plugs, and throttle body as per the recommended mileage. Close the windows while driving. Driving with windows open increases wind resistance, which in turn increases the resistance the car faces, requiring more power and thus increasing fuel consumption.
I've owned this Lavida 1.4T for three years and clocked over 70,000 km, so I know its highway fuel consumption inside out. With AC on under normal driving conditions, the displayed fuel consumption typically fluctuates between 5.6 to 6.2 liters per 100km. Last time on the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway, I tested it properly - maintaining 100 km/h with cruise control was most fuel-efficient, achieving just 5.4L/100km over 300 consecutive kilometers. Pushing to 120 km/h or above immediately increases consumption to around 6.5L. A fully loaded trunk adds about 0.3L to the consumption, and here's a counterintuitive fact many don't know: using AC in summer is actually more fuel-efficient than driving with windows down. Honestly, German turbo engines really shine on highways - my friend with the same model driving mainly in urban areas gets about 9L/100km.
Last time I drove the Lavida 1.4T on a long trip and specifically measured the fuel consumption. With two people and luggage in the car, driving at the speed limit the whole way, the displayed fuel consumption stabilized at around 6.3. During a rest stop at the service area, I met a guy driving the same model who maintained a fuel consumption of just 5.8 by driving at a relaxed 90 km/h. The car controls RPM quite well on the highway, basically maintaining just over 2000 RPM, and the dual-clutch transmission shifts quickly and smoothly. My refueling habit is to stop at the first click when filling up, working out to less than 0.5 yuan per kilometer. A key point is tire pressure—I found that inflating to 2.5 bar actually saves more fuel than the manufacturer's recommended value.
