Why is the Tiggo 8 Plus more fuel-efficient than the Tiggo 8?

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Tiggo 8 Plus is more fuel-efficient than Tiggo 8 for two reasons: First, although the Tiggo 8 PLUS is larger in size than the Tiggo 8, the curb weight of both vehicles is the same at 1.54 tons, which proves that the Tiggo PLUS has done a good job in body lightweighting; Second, on the Tiggo 8 PLUS, the tuning of the 1.6T+7DCT powertrain is more economical and smoother compared to the Tiggo 8. The differences between the Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 8 Plus are: 1. Different engines: The Tiggo 8 engine is a 1.5TL4; The Tiggo 8 Plus engine is 126kW (1.5L turbocharged + electric motor). 2. Different length and height: The Tiggo 8 length and height are 4700mm and 1746mm respectively; The Tiggo 8 Plus length and height are 4722mm and 1745mm respectively. 3. Different transmissions: The Tiggo 8 transmission is a 6-speed manual; The Tiggo 8 Plus transmission is a CVT. 4. Different maximum torque: The Tiggo 8 maximum torque is 230nm; The Tiggo 8 Plus maximum torque is 250nm.