Main Factors That Affect Fuel Efficiency
While the ratings are achievable if you drive with fuel efficiency in mind, it’s important to remember that five factors can have a dramatic effect on your fuel consumption: Driving behaviour: Rapid acceleration, speeding, driving at inconsistent speeds and even extended idling can increase your fuel consumption. The smoother you drive, the better your results will be. Drive smarter – and reduce your fuel consumption by up to 25%! Weather: The colder it is, the worse your fuel consumption will be. Poorer driving conditions, more friction, different types of fuel – it all adds up. A drop in temperature from 24 to 7 degrees can increase fuel consumption in urban commutes from 12 to 28%. In the summer, air conditioning robs engine power, and open windows at highway speeds can make your car much less aerodynamic, and that increases fuel consumption too. Weight: It’s a fact that lighter cars use less fuel. For every 25 kilograms of weight you add to a mid-sized