Rising Fuel Prices Worry... Which Vehicles Have the Best Fuel Efficiency?

Seoul Area Gasoline Price Nears 1,800 Won
New Niro Hybrid Combined Fuel Efficiency 20.8 km per Liter

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] As gasoline prices continue to rise this week, surpassing 1,700 KRW per liter due to the recent surge in international oil prices, interest in fuel-efficient cars is also increasing.

According to industry sources on the 19th, the average gasoline price for the third week of this month is 1,718.4 KRW per liter. This is the first time in three months since November last year. In particular, prices in the Seoul area have approached the 1,800 KRW range.

With international oil prices steadily climbing, interest in hybrid models is also growing. Among domestic finished car sports utility vehicles (SUVs), Kia's 'The All New Kia Niro' hybrid model boasts high combined fuel efficiency. The official combined fuel efficiency of the model with 16-inch wheels and without a built-in cam (integrated black box) reaches 20.8 km per liter. Its dimensions are 4,420 mm in length, 2,720 mm wheelbase, 1,825 mm width, and 1,545 mm height. The trunk cargo capacity is 451 liters.

The K5 Hybrid also boasts high combined fuel efficiency. The K5 Hybrid's combined fuel efficiency is 20.1 km per liter. Its length, width, and height are 4,905 mm, 1,860 mm, and 1,445 mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. It is equipped with a Smartstream gasoline 2.0 hybrid engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum output of 152 horsepower and a peak torque of 19.2 kgf·m.

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Along with this, Hyundai Motor Company's Sonata Hybrid model also offers high fuel efficiency. The combined fuel efficiency is 20.1 km per liter based on 16-inch wheels. If equipped with a built-in cam, the fuel efficiency is 19.8 km per liter. The vehicle dimensions are 4,900 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, and 1,445 mm in height. The wheelbase, which affects interior space, is 2,840 mm. The All New Avante Hybrid also boasts high fuel efficiency. The Avante Hybrid features a 6-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) and an integrated lithium battery system. Its combined fuel efficiency is 21.1 km per liter.

The Kona Hybrid also offers attractive fuel efficiency. The Kona Hybrid is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, 6-speed DCT, and a hybrid system. The engine produces a maximum output of 105 horsepower and a peak torque of 15.0 kg·m. Combined with an electric motor (170 Nm), the system output reaches 141 horsepower. The official fuel efficiency is 19.3 km per liter.

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