Why is the new Emgrand often said to have high fuel consumption?
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The fuel consumption performance of the new Emgrand with a 1.5L displacement can reach the standard of a 2.0L engine, with a combined fuel consumption of around 8.5L/100km. This figure generally applies to automatic transmission models, while manual transmission models are slightly lower, typically around 7.8L/100km. Although not as fuel-efficient as Japanese cars in the same class, it is not considered a fuel-guzzling model. The fuel consumption details of the Geely Emgrand are as follows: 1. MIIT fuel consumption: The Emgrand 1.5L 5-speed manual transmission model (China V) has a MIIT combined fuel consumption of 5.8L/100km, the Emgrand 1.5L 5-speed manual transmission model (China VI) has a MIIT combined fuel consumption of 5.8L/100km, the Emgrand 1.5L CVT model (China V) has a MIIT combined fuel consumption of 6.1L/100km, and the Emgrand 1.5L CVT model (China VI) has a MIIT combined fuel consumption of 6.1L/100km. 2. Actual fuel consumption: The Emgrand 1.5L 5-speed manual transmission model (China V) has a fuel consumption range of 6.82-8.75L/100km with an average of 7.78L/100km, the Emgrand 1.5L 5-speed manual transmission model (China VI) has a fuel consumption range of 6.68-8.62L/100km with an average of 7.65L/100km, the Emgrand 1.5L CVT model (China V) has a fuel consumption range of 7.58-9.92L/100km with an average of 8.76L/100km, and the Emgrand 1.5L CVT model (China VI) has a fuel consumption range of 7.42-9.71L/100km with an average of 8.58L/100km.
When I first got my new Emgrand, I was also quite puzzled by the fuel consumption. Actually, after driving it for a while, I realized that the 1.5L engine is indeed a bit underpowered for a car weighing over 1.3 tons. I mostly commute in the city, and when accelerating from traffic lights, the tachometer shoots up quickly, with the display often showing around 8.5 liters per 100 km. However, it's quite surprising on the highway—cruise control can bring it down to just over 6 liters. Later, I learned from car owner groups that insufficient tire pressure or long-term use of air conditioning has a significant impact. Last week, I adjusted the tire pressure from 2.1 to 2.4, and the fuel consumption immediately dropped by half a liter. I recommend new owners develop the habit of anticipating road conditions in advance and avoid sudden braking, and the fuel consumption will naturally be under control.