What is the real fuel consumption of the Yidong Plus?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Yidong Plus is 5.6-5.8L/100km. There are currently 6 models of the Yidong Plus 2021 available for sale: the Blue Whale NE Flagship and Blue Whale NE Premium models, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km. The manual Luxury and manual Elite models have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km. The CVT Elite and CVT Luxury models have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.8L/100km. The above figures are the NEDC comprehensive 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 7.47-9.81L/100km. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light, will increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean greater power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Heavier cars also consume more fuel because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases car resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily during cold starts, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine computer controls the car to warm up at higher RPMs, which also increases fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Eado Plus for several years, mostly commuting in the city. The actual fuel consumption fluctuates between 7.5 to 9 liters per 100 kilometers. In heavy city traffic, it often exceeds 8.5 liters, especially in summer when the AC is on—frequent braking and accelerating really guzzles fuel. However, it performs well on highways, dropping to around 6.5 liters, and maintaining a steady speed saves a lot. I remember once on a 500-kilometer long trip, the average fuel consumption was just over 7 liters. I recommend driving gently and anticipating road conditions to keep consumption around 8 liters. Regular maintenance is also crucial—poorly changed engine oil or air filters can increase fuel consumption. Overall, the car's fuel efficiency is reasonable—slightly higher in the city, but reliable and cost-effective.
