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Team,
I am finalizing the Hyundai Alcazar petrol AT Signature. How much FE should I expect? As such, my yearly running will be less than 8k with 80% city driving. Although my running is less, don't want to get stuck with 5 -6 km/l mileage.
If petrol AT is bound to reach 5 to 6 km/l after around 1 - 2 years of usage, I may consider diesel. It will help in resale as well.
Here's what BHPian vivekkp had to say on the matter:
The general rule I follow is that for heavier cars, diesel is the preferred option. This is because cars which seat 6+ have higher chances for carrying more load than a 5-seater and also the kerb weight of these cars are higher. In these cases, the extra torque + larger band provided by the diesel improves the driveability.
But you have to go ahead with what your heart liked.
Here's what BHPian yajaman99 had to say on the matter:
I am using the Alcazar 1.5 AT 6S in Bangalore and I normally keep the panoramic roof open.
When the car is parked in the sun for a few hours the cabin does get hot.
So I normally open the windows and pop open the sunroof and fire up the Aircon to full. I would say in 5 to 10 mins all is good.
So depending on where I park I at times close the panoramic roof.
Summary, no complaints on the Air Con front.
I too was in this situation of FE Petrol vs Diesel.
You need to understand what is your driving usage, each person is different.
Take me for example I use the car for short runs to the local grocery store 2km away and to my parent's place 3 km away.
The short runs play a big factor in FE if you ask me.
My current FE without going to the office (60 km round trip) is around 12km/l
So when I calculated the Petrol 2.0L FE for my usage I was sure I would get around 7 to 9 Km/l and overall may hit a 10 but need to be prepared for single-digit at times.
Below is a picture of the Accumulated info, I am going by the car's calculation and not by the full tank to full tank approach.
If FE is a major concern the other option is an Electric Vehicle. I was very close to getting MG ZS EV instead of the Alcazar however for the following reason I did not.
- I stay in a rented apartment
- Was not able to upgrade to 3Phase power
- Did not want to connect the 15amp plug all the time for charging
- The Alcazar's Gadgets got me hooked
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