What is the real fuel consumption of the 10th-generation Accord?
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The real fuel consumption of the 10th-generation Accord is 7-9L. Here are the factors that affect fuel consumption: 1. Driving habits: Incorrect driving habits have the greatest impact on fuel consumption. During driving, especially in heavy traffic, at red lights, or when changing lanes, sudden acceleration and braking are the most common issues. 2. Rough roads increase fuel consumption: Congested roads or uneven surfaces force the vehicle to drive in lower gears for extended periods, which increases fuel consumption. 3. Neglecting maintenance: Many car owners, due to a lack of automotive knowledge, limit vehicle maintenance to keeping it clean and often neglect other aspects. In fact, scientific maintenance can help achieve fuel savings. For example, wheel bearings should be lubricated regularly, but some owners are unaware of this until the bearings wear out. Lack of lubrication in wheel bearings increases friction, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving a 2010 Accord 2.4L for over eight years, and the highway fuel consumption is quite impressive, usually around 7-7.5 liters per 100 km on long trips. However, it's much thirstier in the city, reaching over 11 liters during rush hour traffic, and adding another half liter with the AC on full blast in summer. After the car passed 100,000 kilometers, I noticed a slight increase in fuel consumption, which only went back down after replacing the spark plugs and oxygen sensor. Honestly, fuel efficiency largely depends on driving habits—a colleague with the same model who accelerates aggressively consistently shows over 12 liters on the display. Tire pressure is also crucial; I once had low pressure, and my fuel consumption immediately increased by 0.8 liters.
Last year, I helped a friend pick out a used 2010 Honda Accord 2.0L and specifically tested its fuel consumption. Under mixed driving conditions, this car averages about 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers, can drop to around 7.8 liters on highways, and reaches up to 11.2 liters in pure city driving. It's normal for a 10-year-old car to have higher fuel consumption than a new one, especially paying attention to throttle carbon buildup issues. I recommend using 95-octane gasoline for more stable performance, and using 0W-20 thin oil can also reduce consumption by about 0.3 liters. The car has a 56-liter fuel tank and can actually run about 550 kilometers. It's indeed more fuel-consuming than current new cars, but it was considered average for its time.
