What is the real fuel consumption of the Camry Hybrid?
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The average urban fuel consumption of the Camry Hybrid is around 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and approximately 6 liters on highways. Here are several factors that affect a car's fuel consumption: 1. Air conditioning has a significant impact on fuel consumption. Running the AC at maximum setting while driving consumes 525% more fuel than when it's turned off. Turning on the AC immediately after starting the car results in unnecessary work by the AC system, greatly increasing fuel consumption. 2. Number of passengers or cargo weight. For the same distance traveled, the heavier the car, the more work it has to perform, leading to higher fuel consumption. 3. Rapid acceleration and hard braking. These driving behaviors can increase fuel consumption by 5% to 30% compared to normal driving. It's essential to avoid sudden braking or acceleration, as this not only increases fuel consumption but also accelerates wear and tear on the car.
I've been driving a Camry Hybrid for almost two years, mainly commuting in the city with a one-way distance of over ten kilometers, where traffic congestion is the norm. Under such road conditions, the fuel consumption remains stable between 5 to 6 liters, saving me half the fuel costs compared to my previous gasoline car. On the highway at 120 km/h, it's around 6.5 liters, with the air conditioning adding about half a liter more. The fuel tank isn't large but it's remarkably efficient, easily covering 800 kilometers on a full tank. My personal experience is that avoiding sudden acceleration and hard braking is the most fuel-efficient way to drive. Once you get used to a hybrid, it's hard to go back to a conventional gasoline car. If the road conditions are smoother and you control your right foot well, dropping to around 5 liters isn't difficult.
