
The combined fuel consumption of the MG5 is 5.6-5.9L/100km. There are a total of 7 models of the MG5 currently on sale. The manual transmission Youth Fashion Edition and manual transmission Youth Luxury Edition have a combined fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km. The CVT Youth Fashion Edition and CVT Youth Luxury Edition have a combined fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km. The Luxury Trend Edition, Luxury Flagship Edition, and Luxury Enjoy Edition have a combined fuel consumption of 5.9L/100km. The above figures are the NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. The real fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 5.6-7.0L/100km. Specific factors affecting car fuel consumption are as follows: Car weight: Larger and heavier cars consume more fuel. Generally, a small family car with a 1.6L engine and a weight of about 1.2 tons has a fuel consumption of approximately 7.5 liters (calculated under full load), while an SUV model weighing about 1.5 tons has a fuel consumption of 8.5 liters. Different weights result in different fuel consumption levels. Wind resistance: Higher wind resistance increases fuel consumption during driving. Cars with better aerodynamics have lower wind resistance, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. Economical RPM: During driving, the engine has an optimal torque output point. Maintaining the car's speed within this torque output range significantly reduces fuel consumption. Generally, small-displacement cars achieve this at around 70 km/h, while larger-displacement cars reach it at about 100 km/h. Keeping the speed within this economical RPM range ensures minimal fuel consumption. Driving style: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before stopping at traffic lights can increase fuel consumption.

I remember being particularly concerned about the fuel gauge when I first got the car. After driving for almost a year, I've figured it out a bit. The 1.5L naturally aspirated version shows around 8L/100km in city traffic during rush hours with frequent stops and starts, and it can go up to over 9L with the AC on in summer. On elevated roads or ring roads where you can maintain speed, it’s common to see between 6.5L and just over 7L. On the highway with cruise control, the lowest I’ve gotten is 5.9L, usually around 6.5L. The 53L fuel tank gives about 550-560km in the city and over 600km on the highway. However, the displayed consumption is slightly lower than actual; calculating after each fill-up shows the real consumption is about 0.5L higher than displayed. Driving habits matter a lot—being gentle on the throttle can save quite a bit of fuel.

When it comes to the MG5's fuel consumption, it depends on the specific engine and driving habits. My 1.5T model shows around 9 to 10.5 L/100km in city driving, especially during short trips with cold starts which are particularly fuel-intensive. On weekends cruising at about 70 km/h on suburban highways, the display drops to just over 7 L/100km. Aggressive driving with late gear shifts can easily push consumption above 10 L/100km. The engine and transmission work smoothly together, but turbo lag is noticeable during hard acceleration. I've also tested fuel grades—95 octane does last longer than 92. I recommend using third-party apps for more accurate real-world fuel consumption measurements compared to the onboard computer.

In actual usage, the difference in road conditions is significant. The 1.5L manual transmission consumes 7.5-8.5 liters in normal city driving, and can exceed 9 liters in heavy traffic. The automatic transmission is slightly higher. At a highway speed of 120 km/h, the manual transmission consumes around 6.2 liters, while the automatic consumes about 6.8 liters. The 1.5T engine offers stronger performance but is more fuel-hungry, typically consuming 9-11 liters in the city and 7-8 liters on the highway. Maintaining tire pressure at 2.5, avoiding heavy loads in the trunk, and minimizing sudden braking can save a lot of fuel. Winter heating doesn’t significantly increase fuel consumption, but cold starts and warming up the engine do. Recording mileage at each refueling provides the most accurate measurement.

Fuel efficiency truly requires the right techniques, and maintaining a steady speed is the most cost-effective. With my 1.5L automatic transmission, I deliberately adopted fuel-saving driving methods: cruising at the economical speed of 60-80 km/h, anticipating road conditions to minimize braking, and setting the air conditioning to 26°C. After three months of consistent practice, my actual fuel consumption dropped to 7.1L/100km in the city and 5.9L/100km on elevated roads. However, under normal driving conditions, it usually stays above 8L/100km. I’ve noticed that the displayed fuel consumption is generally 0.4-0.6L lower than the actual figure—typical of an optimistic gauge. After the fuel price hike, I learned the technique of coasting in gear downhill, which indeed helps save some fuel costs. Switching to full synthetic oil didn’t reduce fuel consumption, but it did make the engine quieter.

Over the years of car repairs, I've handled many MG5 models and remember the data clearly. The 1.5L naturally aspirated manual averages 7-8 L/100km, automatic 8-9; the 1.5T automatic typically 9-11. One ride-hailing driver converted to CNG with consumption of 9 cubic meters per 100km, costing just 0.3 yuan per km. Northern winters generally consume 0.5-1L more. Common fuel-wasting situations: dirty oxygen sensor (+15%), worn spark plugs (+10%), low tire pressure (+3%). The most fuel-efficient case was an experienced driver using manual mode exclusively, achieving 6.8L combined. Regular carbon cleaning saves fuel.


