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Which consumes more fuel, SUV or sedan?

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MacPresley
07/29/2025, 06:59:47 PM

Generally, sedans are more fuel-efficient than SUVs. Here are some details about the fuel consumption of sedans and SUVs: 1. Influencing factors: If one is a regular sedan and the other is a hybrid SUV, the situation might reverse, with the SUV being more fuel-efficient. Another factor is that under the same conditions of displacement, pure fuel engine or hybrid, sedans are inevitably more fuel-efficient. 2. Comfort: The average weight of a family sedan is around 1.1 to 1.4 tons; SUVs are heavier, typically between 1.5 to 1.8 tons, making them relatively more fuel-consuming. When buying a car, consider the main purpose and the comfort of family members. SUVs generally have larger rear seats and more spacious trunks, with higher seating positions offering better visibility and less susceptibility to motion sickness.

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