Analysis of driving style preferences by gender's impact on engine performance and fuel efficiency: An experimental study

¹ Departement of Mechanical Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Surabaya, 60231, Surabaya, Indonesia
² Departement of Vocational Education in Automotive Technology, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Surabaya, 60231, Surabaya, Indonesia
³ Departement of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Surabaya, 60231, Surabaya, Indonesia
⁴ Linz School of Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz, 4040, Linz, Austria

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Abstract

This research analyzes the differences in driving styles between men and women regarding engine performance and vehicle fuel efficiency. The experiment used a Honda Vario 125 motorcycle with two fuel types, RON 92 and RON 95. Torque, power, and fuel consumption data were collected through dyno tests with driving simulations typical of each driver. The results show that female drivers exhibit a smoother and more stable driving style, resulting in more efficient engine performance and lower fuel consumption, especially with RON 95 fuel. Conversely, male drivers with an aggressive style produced higher peak power at specific points but were accompanied by greater fuel consumption and less stable performance. These findings confirm that driving style significantly influences vehicle energy efficiency, surpassing the influence of fuel type. This research provides a basis for developing behavior-based driving training and adaptive vehicle technologies to support energy conservation and sustainable transportation systems.