What is the real fuel consumption of the Acura CDX hybrid?
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According to data shared by some car owners online: The model equipped with a 2.0L 146hp L4 (hybrid) engine and E-CVT (continuously variable transmission) gearbox has an average fuel consumption of 5.93L/100km, with a consumption range between 5.38~6.48L/100km. More details are as follows: 1. The Acura CDX is a hybrid model, which explains its remarkably low fuel consumption. In fact, not just the Acura CDX, all hybrid vehicles exhibit very low fuel consumption. 2. Due to severe resource (oil) consumption and significant environmental pollution caused by gasoline vehicles, the world is now moving towards smaller displacement vehicles. This is why more and more automakers are adopting three-cylinder engines or turbocharged engines. 3. The major trend in automotive development is: Naturally aspirated engine era → Turbocharged engine era → Hybrid era → Pure electric vehicle era.
I've been driving this CDX hybrid for almost a year now, and the daily commute fuel consumption is quite reasonable. During rush hour traffic in the city, it consumes the most fuel, with the gauge showing between 6.8 to 7.2 liters, and it goes even higher with the air conditioning on. On the highway, it's much more fuel-efficient, maintaining around 80 km/h with cruise control can achieve about 5.3 liters, slightly more than the official rating of 5.0 liters. However, driving habits make a significant difference. Once, when I was in a hurry and accelerated aggressively, the fuel consumption shot up to over 8 liters. Using the air conditioning in summer consumes about 0.5 liters more than in winter. Based on my monthly fuel expense records, the average is around 6.5 liters, which saves quite a bit of money compared to a pure gasoline car.
