Why is the Ford Escort's fuel consumption so high?

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The Ford Escort's fuel consumption is relatively high compared to engines of the same displacement, which is closely related to its body weight. Of course, fuel consumption is also closely tied to individual driving habits, road conditions, vehicle weight, driving skills, and other factors. The same car can exhibit different fuel consumption performance when driven by different people. Below are some relevant explanations: Fuel Consumption: Ford, as an American brand, is often criticized for its high fuel consumption. Some car owners have reported achieving a "remarkable" 13L per 100 km with the Escort's 1.5L engine. In fact, this is quite normal, especially when living in a city with heavy traffic—if 80 out of 100 kilometers are spent in traffic jams, such fuel consumption is not surprising. Reason for Weight: The Escort's high fuel consumption is inevitably linked to its body weight. Imagine a car weighing 1.3 tons—even with a different 1.5L engine, it wouldn’t be much better. Fortunately, Changan Ford has done an excellent job tuning the Escort's engine, ensuring prompt acceleration response in the early stages, making the "small horse pulling a big cart" feeling less obvious.