What is the real fuel consumption of the Tharu 1.4t?
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The real fuel consumption range of the Tharu 1.4t is 6.98~9.12L/100km. The following is an introduction to the Volkswagen Tharu: 1. Exterior: The exterior adopts the Rock-Cutting design concept, with raised lines on the ridge-style hood enhancing the sense of power, and the wide-body dual U-shaped full LED headlights tilting upwards, with grille strips extending to the headlights. 2. Interior: The interior features a horizontal design, using IMD material panels to elevate the grade, with large panels integrating the instrument cluster, display screen, and air vents into a unified design. 3. Space: The dimensions are 4453mm in length, 1841mm in width, and 1632mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2680mm, an unladen ground clearance of 182mm, and seating space heights of 1013mm and 975mm for front and rear passengers respectively. The standard trunk capacity is 455 liters, and the rear seats can be folded in a 4/6 split, expanding the space to 1543 liters when fully folded. The total storage spaces have been upgraded to 33 locations. 4. Power: The Tharu is equipped with a 1.4T and two 2.0T turbocharged engines, with maximum power outputs of 110kW and 137kW respectively, and peak torques of 175Nm, 250Nm, and 320Nm.
I've been driving the Tharu 1.4T for almost two years now, and it's been most authentic for my urban commute. The dashboard shows an average of around 7.8L, but actual fuel consumption calculated from refueling is approximately 8.2L per 100km. Rush hour traffic is particularly fuel-intensive, with the gauge once jumping to 9.5L, though it drops to just over 7L on the ring road. The key is to avoid stomping on the accelerator—this car's turbo packs a punch when it kicks in, but a hard press can spike instant fuel consumption to 20L. Running the AC adds about 0.6L to the consumption. The most fuel-efficient scenario is highway driving; maintaining a cruise control speed of 110km/h brings it down to just 6.5L for the entire trip. I recommend more highway driving during the break-in period. Nowadays, I even opt for 95-octane fuel as it seems to last longer.
Previously conducted a dedicated fuel consumption test on the Tharu 1.4T, and the data speaks volumes. In Eco mode under urban road conditions, the average consumption was 8.0-8.4L, while Sport mode directly increased consumption by 1L. The transmission upshifts very proactively, reaching 7th gear at just 60km/h. Tire pressure should always be maintained at 2.5bar; I tested with 0.3bar lower and fuel consumption increased by 5%. Cold starts in winter are particularly fuel-hungry for the first five minutes. Avoid randomly loading the trunk—every additional 50kg increases fuel consumption by 0.4L. Practical tests showed that driving with windows down is more fuel-efficient than using air conditioning at speeds below 65km/h, a trick you can use in summer.
