If you need to save every drop: at what speed the car consumes the least fuel

The issue of fuel economy is particularly relevant for drivers. Read the OBOZREVATEL article to find out at what speed a car consumes the least fuel.

Driving style

There are many aspects that affect fuel consumption, and driving style is one of them. Much more fuel is consumed in the case of sudden braking and acceleration. Experienced drivers have automated their driving skills.

Fuel consumption increases:

• when driving at high speeds
• when there is sudden acceleration
• during frequent and sharp braking
• during "extreme" driving style.

To save fuel consumption, you should get used to driving smoothly and evenly, without sharp turns. Warming up an internal combustion engine and sudden acceleration affect not only fuel consumption but also the condition of the engine.

If possible, avoid driving into the city during rush hour. In traffic jams, fuel consumption increases significantly.

Experts also advise keeping an eye on the technical condition of the car. For example, underinflated tires will increase fuel consumption.

Optimal speed

Car experts have conducted many studies trying to calculate the optimal ratio between vehicle speed and fuel consumption. The Swiss magazine Automobile Revue published the results of research on cars that were moving at a speed of 60-180 km/h.

The fuel consumption coefficient varies from 1.86 to 4.49. The value depends on many factors, including the torque of the internal combustion engine, various types of resistance like rolling one, etc. On average, fuel economy is likely to be achieved when driving at a steady speed of 60 to 90 km/h. In particular, the optimal speed on highways is 90 km/h.

Powerful electrical appliances

Drivers often forget that many electrical appliances increase fuel consumption while driving. We are talking about powerful audio systems, large speakers, sound amplifiers, etc.

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