What is the real fuel consumption of the Mondeo 1.5t?
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The Mondeo 1.5t currently has two models on sale: the Luxury and the Fashion, both with a combined fuel consumption of 7.3L/100km. The above figures are the NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is the data measured under the NEDC test procedure for combined driving conditions. The real fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 9.63 to 12.03L/100km. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: Clean engine carbon deposits: Excessive carbon deposits in the engine are a significant cause, mainly due to the use of unsuitable fuel. It is recommended to add a certain amount of cleaning agent when refueling. If the effect is not noticeable, it indicates a high level of carbon deposits in the engine. In this case, the car must be taken to a 4S shop for professional technicians to clean the carbon deposits inside the engine. Check the oxygen sensor: As an internal control unit of the car, the oxygen sensor mainly monitors the fuel-air ratio in the engine. Once it is damaged, it will cause an imbalance in the fuel-air ratio, leading to a sudden increase in fuel consumption. When the oxygen sensor is damaged, the exhaust pipe will emit darker-colored exhaust gases during driving, and the oxygen sensor should be replaced at this time. Regularly replace the three filters: During the use of the vehicle, the oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter must be replaced regularly. If they are not replaced for a long time, they become dirty and send incorrect information to the engine control unit, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion and increased carbon deposits in the engine. Check the electronic control unit: Although the engine's electronic control unit is highly reliable, in older vehicles, various faults may inevitably occur.
I just got my Mondeo 1.5T less than half a year ago. In city traffic jams, the fuel consumption can reach around 11 liters, while it drops to just over 7 liters when cruising on the highway, averaging over 9 liters per 100 kilometers. My daily commute is 40 kilometers round trip, costing me over 600 yuan a month on fuel, which feels okay but is really annoying when gas prices rise. Using the AC in the city adds another liter to the fuel consumption. I've tried gentle acceleration and braking early, which can save about half a liter. I recommend regularly checking tire pressure and oil condition to maintain good upkeep, otherwise, fuel consumption increases even faster. Overall, it's powerful but requires frequent refueling. Compared to hybrid models, it falls short, but I bought it for its affordability.
