What is the real fuel consumption of the Touareg X?
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The real fuel consumption of the Touareg X 380 is 10.3 liters per 100 kilometers. Taking the SAIC Volkswagen Touareg X as an example, it belongs to the mid-size SUV category. Its body dimensions are: length 4905mm, width 1989mm, height 1719mm, wheelbase 2981mm, minimum ground clearance 190mm, fuel tank capacity 70 liters, luggage compartment capacity 509 liters, and curb weight 1945kg. The Volkswagen Touareg X features a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 186PS, maximum power of 137kW, and maximum torque of 320Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I've been driving the Touareg X for almost a year now, with actual fuel consumption typically ranging between 10 to 12 liters per 100 kilometers. In city traffic with congestion, it can go as high as over 13 liters, while on smooth highway cruising, it drops to around 9 liters. There are quite a few influencing factors, such as my driving habits—aggressive acceleration and braking can consume 1-2 liters more than steady driving. Poor road conditions also cause a spike in fuel consumption, and carrying more passengers or a fully loaded trunk increases it further. Additionally, weather has a significant impact; using air conditioning in summer adds about 0.5 liters to the consumption. I regularly use a mobile app to record each refueling, and the measured average is 11.5 liters, slightly higher than the official data but reasonable for such a large SUV. Developing good habits, like maintaining proper tire pressure and avoiding open windows at high speeds, can save some fuel without much effort.
