Why is the fuel consumption of the Lynk & Co 01 so high?

[AliyahMarie]

The high fuel consumption of the Lynk & Co 01 may be due to low engine speed, long-term lack of oil changes, or the driver's driving habits. Below are some factors that affect fuel consumption: Vehicle Condition: In addition to regular cleaning, car owners should also pay attention to the vehicle's condition, perform regular maintenance, and timely repairs. Driving Habits: Poor driving habits can waste fuel unknowingly, such as leaving the vehicle idle for too long, carrying excessive weight, driving with windows open at high speeds, or sudden acceleration and deceleration, all of which can lead to increased fuel consumption. Driving Routes: When choosing a route, try to select less congested roads and shorter distances to save more fuel.

[OLaila]

When I first drove the Lynk & Co 01, I also noticed higher fuel consumption in the initial months, but later figured out some tricks. The car comes with a 2.0T engine, which has a decent displacement, and the body uses high-strength steel, making the curb weight over 1.6 tons. When I drive aggressively, the fuel consumption can spike to 11L/100km, but with a more relaxed driving style on the highway, I can achieve 7-8L/100km. The key issue is that short commutes are particularly fuel-intensive, especially during cold starts in winter—when the engine temperature hasn’t risen, the transmission hesitates to upshift, and the engine revs loudly while the speed climbs slowly. Once, a mechanic mentioned that low tire pressure also significantly increases fuel consumption, so I bought a tire pressure monitor and now check it monthly. Japanese cars in the same price range might indeed be slightly more fuel-efficient, but Lynk & Co’s material quality and safety features are undeniable. It’s hard to have the best of both worlds.

[DeJake]

The displayed fuel consumption is often inaccurate. I've been using Xiaoxiong Fuel Consumption to record real data for two years. The Lynk & Co 01's on-demand four-wheel drive provides great stability in rain and snow, but the additional mechanical loss from the driveshaft increases fuel consumption by about 0.8L compared to the two-wheel-drive version. The car's computer has flaws in its fuel consumption calculation method, such as showing 0 fuel consumption when coasting downhill in gear, while the engine is still injecting fuel to maintain RPM. In northern winters, the car needs to warm up for three to five minutes, and the idling fuel consumption during this period is not counted in the mileage but is real. After installing a roof rack, the drag coefficient soars, increasing fuel consumption by 15% at 120 km/h compared to the stock car. Later, I removed the roof rack and installed rain guards, which had almost no impact below 80 km/h. Taking the car on a monthly highway run to clear carbon deposits at high RPM can reduce fuel consumption by more than half a liter.