Why does the Golf 8 have a fuel consumption of 12 liters?
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The Golf 8 having a fuel consumption of 12 liters is a normal situation. Here is relevant information about fuel consumption: 1. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers: This refers to the amount of fuel consumed by a vehicle traveling a hundred kilometers at a certain speed on the road. It is a theoretical indicator for vehicles. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is a value measured by the manufacturer in an objective environment using a dynamometer installed on the vehicle's chassis, converted into speed parameters, and then calculated under specified speeds to derive the theoretical experimental fuel consumption data per 100 kilometers for the model. 2. Road condition fuel consumption: Road condition fuel consumption is a fuel indicator calculated by repeatedly testing the values measured when a vehicle travels on specified roads at prescribed speeds and times, also known as multi-condition road cycle fuel consumption. In the specification, each cycle includes various driving conditions, and records driving conditions based on specified shift times, parking durations, driving speeds, acceleration, braking, deceleration, and other indicators for each cycle. The values measured by this method are closer to the actual values.
I also experienced fuel consumption reaching 12 liters per 100 km when driving my Golf 8, mainly due to my aggressive driving habits—always stomping on the accelerator to overtake or frequently braking hard and accelerating sharply in the city, which puts a heavy load on the engine and increases fuel consumption. Later, I switched to smoother driving, anticipating traffic lights and intersections in advance while minimizing unnecessary speed changes, and my fuel consumption dropped to around 8-9 liters. Additionally, check your tire pressure—if it’s too low, it increases rolling resistance and leads to higher fuel usage. The Golf is a great car, and maintaining it well ensures hassle-free daily driving. I recommend tracking your driving data for a while to see if you’re often stuck in congested areas.
My Golf 8 sometimes has relatively high fuel consumption, reaching 12 liters, which I believe is closely related to vehicle maintenance. I regularly take it to the shop for servicing, such as changing the engine oil every 5,000 kilometers and ensuring the air filter is clean, as a dirty filter can affect air intake efficiency and cause the engine to inject more fuel. Once, I forgot to check the tire pressure, and as a result, the low pressure increased tire friction, leading to a significant rise in fuel consumption. Paying attention to these small details in daily use, such as maintaining a properly functioning lubrication system, can help save fuel, especially since modern cars are designed to be highly efficient.
