Which consumes more fuel, 2.5L or 2.0T?
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2.0T engines are generally more fuel-efficient than 2.5L engines because turbocharged engines require more fuel consumption to maintain stronger power output. Here are more factors that affect a car's fuel consumption: 1. Drag coefficient: Drag is the resistance from air when the vehicle is moving. Tests show that when a car moves at 80km/h, 60% of the fuel consumption is used to overcome air resistance. Therefore, the faster the vehicle speed, the greater the resistance it needs to overcome, and the higher the fuel consumption. 2. Tires: As the only part of the car that contacts the ground, tires play a decisive role in the overall performance of the vehicle. Different tires can also make a noticeable difference in fuel consumption and comfort. The main factor affecting fuel consumption is the width of the tires, while the thickness of the tire walls affects comfort. 3. Transmission: From a fuel consumption perspective, dual-clutch transmissions and CVT transmissions are the most fuel-efficient, while torque converter transmissions are relatively more fuel-consuming. Of course, this is also related to the number of gears in the torque converter transmission. The more gears there are, the clearer the gear division, allowing different gears to match different speeds for better fuel efficiency. Conversely, fewer gears result in higher fuel consumption.