Recently, General Motors did its own fuel efficiency test, driving the same car on the same route for the same number of minutes. With summer in Canada already in full swing, motorists should be wary of proper driving to make the most out of their full tank of gas. The results showed a big difference between drive-thru and takeout.
For the test, two GM fuel economy engineers drove a Chevrolet Cruze LT with a fuel efficiency rating of 7.8 L/100km for city and 5.2 L/100km for highway driving. One engineer drove the car in a fuel-saving way while the other engineer drove the same car without regard for fuel efficiency, both for 20 minutes. To cover a broader base in driving, they conducted the test on both city streets and the nearby highway. Here is a breakdown of the two cars.
The fuel saver
The fuel-saving Cruze was in top form during the test: well-inflated tires and no attachments in the car body. On the highway, the driver took her Cruze at 70 mph while the cruise control function is active. In the city, she parked in front of a coffee shop for a latte before taking it easy driving in city streets.
The gas guzzler
The gas-guzzling Cruze, on the other hand, had a few problems: the tire on the front left wasn't well-inflated and had four flags attached to the roof. On the highway, the driver navigated the car at 80 mph while cruise control isn't active. In the city, she went inside for a latte at a coffee shop drive-thru before driving in city streets.
The results of the study were consistent with data collected from the OnStar systems of various GM cars in the US. The fuel saver's fuel consumption averaged at 6.4 L/100km, well within the specs of the Cruze LT, while that of the gas guzzler averaged at 11.2 L/100km. This accounted for 43 percent savings in fuel, allowing the fuel saver to save more than $1,200 annually in fuel costs. This can be applied to other new and used vehicles Regina dealers are selling.
While the Cruze is generally well-known as a fuel saver, GM says it can be any car type, make, or model. It all boils down on the person behind the wheel of new or used vehicles Regina—on how he drives. Also, if you want to order something to go, it's better to park.
For more information about the test, visit the website of GM Canada at GM.ca and go to their Media section. Fuel efficiency on new and used vehicles Regina dealers offer won't mean a thing without the driver's proper discretion.
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