Which Consumes More Fuel: Motorcycles or Cars?

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Cars consume more fuel. Here is a detailed introduction to fuel consumption-related content: 1. Fuel Consumption: Large-displacement motorcycles consume as much fuel as household cars. 2. Comparison: For a 100-kilometer distance, a motorcycle with a 1.6L engine consumes 6 liters of fuel, while a Skoda Octavia consumes 7 liters. Sports cars typically require much larger throttle inputs compared to street cars, resulting in higher fuel consumption. High-performance motorcycles (e.g., liter-class) during aggressive acceleration or high-speed runs can have fuel consumption comparable to a 3.0L car's combined fuel efficiency. 3. Fuel: Both motorcycles and most cars use gasoline, so the energy content of the fuel is the same. Motorcycles' relatively higher fuel consumption stems from factors like high aerodynamic drag, compact designs that limit the application of fuel-saving technologies, and design philosophies focused on high-revving power output.