What is the real fuel consumption of the Teramont 380?
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The combined fuel consumption of the Teramont 380 is 8.5L/100km. There are currently 3 models of the Teramont 380 on sale: the Premium Luxury Edition, Luxury Edition, and Premium Flagship Edition, all with a combined fuel consumption of 8.5L/100km. The above figures are NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. The real-world fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 10.0-12.5L/100km. The specific factors affecting a car's fuel consumption are as follows: Vehicle weight: Larger and heavier cars tend to 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 conditions), while an SUV weighing about 1.5 tons consumes around 8.5 liters. Different weights result in different fuel consumption levels. Drag coefficient: Higher drag increases fuel consumption during driving. Cars with better aerodynamics have lower drag coefficients, leading to lower fuel consumption. Optimal engine speed: During driving, the engine has a most efficient torque output point. Maintaining the car's speed within this torque output range significantly reduces fuel consumption. Typically, small-displacement cars achieve this at about 70 km/h, while larger-displacement cars reach it at around 100 km/h. Staying within this optimal speed 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.
The real fuel consumption of the Touareg 380 is highly dependent on road conditions. For my daily city driving with frequent traffic lights, the dashboard shows around 12-13 liters per 100 km, and it can spike to 15 during rush hour traffic. On highways, it's quite fuel-efficient, maintaining around 7.5-8 liters at a steady cruise speed of 100 km/h. Using air conditioning in summer has a noticeable impact on fuel consumption, especially for short commutes when the engine is cold—it's particularly thirsty during warm-up. With a 70-liter fuel tank, it's common to see the low fuel light come on after just over 400 km in city driving. That said, for a 2-ton, 7-seater SUV, this fuel consumption is quite reasonable—you can't expect it to be as economical as a sedan.
