What is the real fuel consumption of the Golf 1.6 naturally aspirated engine?
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Golf 1.6L consumes approximately 9 liters per 100 kilometers. Methods for calculating fuel consumption: Measure the amount of fuel added in one refill, record the distance traveled, and then calculate the vehicle's fuel consumption. The fuel consumption obtained through these two methods represents the average fuel consumption of the vehicle. Methods to save fuel: When driving in the city, traffic jams are common, so experienced drivers often plan their routes in advance to avoid congested areas. Reducing frequent starts and stops and maintaining an economical speed can effectively save fuel.
My Golf 1.6L automatic transmission bought in 2014 typically consumes around 9 liters per 100 kilometers in city driving with AC on. It's more fuel-efficient on highways - keeping it at 100 km/h can bring consumption down to 6.5L. But it depends on driving style - my wife's driving adds about 1L more. Carrying two cases of mineral water in the trunk noticeably increases fuel consumption. This displacement feels a bit underpowered by today's standards, but maintenance is genuinely cheap - the last oil change at the dealership only cost over 400 yuan.
I drove my relative's manual transmission 1.6L Golf for two months. For urban commuting, it averaged around 7.5L/100km, but during rush hour traffic jams, the consumption could spike to 8.3L. There wasn't much difference between using 92 and 95 octane fuel, but gas station promotions offered the most tangible savings. This car really struggles on mountain uphill roads, yet ironically consumes less fuel than in city driving - on national highways in 6th gear, it often stayed below 6L/100km. When winter tire pressure dropped to 2.0 bar, fuel consumption suddenly increased by 0.8L.
