How is fuel consumption calculated?
With the fluctuation of oil prices and the increasing awareness of energy conservation, fuel consumption costs have become the focus of car owners. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the calculation method of fuel consumption in detail, and provide structured data to help you quickly grasp the cost of fuel consumption.
1. Calculation formula of fuel consumption

Fuel consumption is usually measured in "liters/100 kilometers" and the calculation formula is as follows:
| Project | formula |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers | (Refueling amount ÷ mileage) × 100 |
| Fuel cost per kilometer | Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers × oil price ÷ 100 |
For example, if a car is filled with 50 liters of gasoline and travels 500 kilometers, and the current oil price is 8 yuan/liter, then:
| Calculation steps | result |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers | (50 ÷ 500) × 100 = 10 liters/100 kilometers |
| Fuel cost per kilometer | 10 × 8 ÷ 100 = 0.8 yuan/km |
2. Main factors affecting fuel consumption
According to recent hot discussions, the following factors have a significant impact on fuel consumption:
| factors | degree of influence |
|---|---|
| driving habits | Rapid acceleration/braking increases fuel consumption by 10%-20% |
| Vehicle load | For every additional 100kg, fuel consumption increases by 5%-7% |
| road conditions | Fuel consumption on congested road sections is 30%-50% higher than on highways |
| Air conditioning use | Air conditioning increases fuel consumption by 15%-25% in summer |
3. Popular ranking of fuel-saving tips
Combined with social platform data in the past 10 days, the most popular fuel-saving methods are as follows:
| Ranking | method | expected effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maintain economical speed (60-80km/h) | Reduce fuel consumption by 8%-12% |
| 2 | Regular maintenance (especially oil changes) | Reduce fuel consumption by 5%-10% |
| 3 | Reduce idling time | Reduce fuel consumption on congested road sections by 15% |
| 4 | Use fuel additives | Controversial, the effect is about 3%-8% |
4. Comparison of fuel consumption of different models (data of popular models)
According to the latest measured data from the Automobile Forum:
| car model | Official fuel consumption (L/100km) | Actual fuel consumption (L/100km) | Annual fuel cost difference (20,000 kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla 1.2T | 5.5 | 6.2 | reference base |
| Honda Civic 1.5T | 5.8 | 6.8 | Extra expenditure of 960 yuan/year |
| BYD Qin PLUS DM-i | 3.8 (Hybrid) | 4.1 | Save 2480 yuan/year |
5. The impact of oil price fluctuations on costs
Taking a vehicle with a fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100 kilometers as an example, calculate the annual fuel costs under different oil prices (annual driving of 20,000 kilometers):
| Oil price (yuan/liter) | Annual fuel cost | Increase or decrease from 7 yuan |
|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 11,200 yuan | benchmark |
| 7.5 | 12,000 yuan | +800 yuan |
| 8.0 | 12,800 yuan | +1,600 yuan |
From the above structured data analysis, it can be seen that accurate calculation of fuel consumption costs requires the integration of multiple factors such as vehicle performance, driving habits and fuel prices. It is recommended that car owners regularly record refueling data, use fuel consumption calculation APP, and pay attention to the latest fuel-saving technology trends to achieve more economical vehicle costs.
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