What is the real fuel consumption of the MG ZS automatic transmission?
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The MG ZS automatic transmission has 5 models on sale, including the 2020 180DVVT Automatic Lite4, Automatic Plus L2+, Automatic Base, Automatic UP, and Automatic Super Player Edition, all equipped with a 120-horsepower engine, with an NEDC fuel consumption of 6.2L per 100km. The fuel tank capacity of different MG ZS automatic transmission models is the same. The distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is as follows: Models equipped with a 120-horsepower engine and an NEDC fuel consumption of 6.2L per 100km have a fuel tank capacity of 45L. The distance that can be covered with a full tank of fuel is 45/6.2*100=726km. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase a car's fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before encountering a red light, will increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacements consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements generally mean greater power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Cars with greater weight will also have higher fuel consumption because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases car resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block temperature is low, the gasoline injected during a cold start does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine's computer will control the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, which also increases fuel consumption.
As an owner of a MG ZS for two years, I commute 40 kilometers daily, mainly on urban expressways and congested road sections. The actual fuel consumption of this 1.5L automatic transmission model fluctuates between 7.6-8.9L. The most fuel-intensive scenario is short-distance commuting with cold starts in winter, where the display can show up to 9.3L; in contrast, driving on elevated roads with air conditioning in summer can bring it down to 7.2L. Last week, I conducted a specific test: filling up the tank and driving 500 kilometers, then refueling 39.2 liters, which calculates to 7.84 liters per 100 kilometers. It's recommended to maintain tire pressure at 2.5Bar, avoid sudden acceleration, and use cruise control at around 90 km/h on highways for optimal fuel efficiency.
