Which has lower fuel consumption, the CS55 or the Boyue?
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Between these two models, the CS55 has lower fuel consumption. Below are the relevant details about these two vehicles: 1. The CS55 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, model code JL476ZQCD. This engine has a maximum power output of 115 kW, a maximum torque of 225 Nm, a maximum power speed of 5,500 rpm, and a maximum torque range of 2,000 to 4,000 rpm. The engine features VVT technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. 2. The Boyue comes with two engine options: a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine and a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine. The 1.8-liter turbocharged engine, model code JLE4G18TDC, has a maximum power output of 135 kW, a maximum torque of 300 Nm, a maximum power speed of 5,500 rpm, and a maximum torque range of 1,750 to 4,000 rpm. This engine is equipped with direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head. The 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, model code JLD4G20, has a maximum power output of 104 kW, a maximum torque of 178 Nm, a maximum power speed of 6,000 rpm, and a maximum torque range of 4,000 to 4,500 rpm. This engine uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. Since both of the Boyue's engines have larger displacements than the CS55's engine, the Boyue has higher fuel consumption.
The fuel consumption performance of these two SUVs is actually quite similar, mainly depending on the specific configuration and personal driving habits. The CS55 primarily uses a 1.5T Blue Whale engine paired with a 6AT, with an official fuel consumption of 6.5-7.5 liters, but in actual city driving, it often reaches around 9 liters. The Boyue 1.5T is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and has better lightweight design, with an official rating of 6.3-7.7 liters. Driving a friend's Boyue on the highway is particularly fuel-efficient, showing less than 7 liters on the display, but the three-cylinder engine's fuel consumption can fluctuate at low speeds. For urban commuting, the CS55 and Boyue are pretty much on par, both potentially exceeding 10 liters in heavy traffic. In the long run, the Boyue can save about 0.3 liters on average, but the difference is too small to worry about.
A three-year Geely Boyue owner shares real experience. My 1.5T flagship model averages 8.2L/100km, with highway driving achieving 6.8L/100km at best. My colleague's Changan CS55 (also 1.5T automatic) shows long-term consumption around 8.5L. Boyue's fuel system tuning is more aggressive - quicker throttle response but sharper instantaneous fuel spikes. On mountain roads, CS55 consumes noticeably more (its extra 100kg weight matters). Highway cruising shows similar efficiency. Driving style matters most - adopting gentle driving saved me ¥60 monthly in fuel. Overall Boyue slightly outperforms, but the difference is marginal - better choose the more comfortable one.
