Sentences with phrase «better than its gasoline counterpart»
Not exact matches
The E350 BlueTec is a tough sell for several reasons: It's priced higher than the regular E350, it's fuel economy is only marginally better than its gas - fed counterpart, and average fuel costs for its owner will be higher because diesel fuel is generally more expensive than gasoline.
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Of course, any one of the diesel SUVs is a better bet than their gasoline - fueled counterparts.
But, for the first time in electric car history, the EV is actually better than it's gasoline - burning counterpart.
The 2007 model year saw the return of the diesel - powered Touareg, with a 10 - cylinder twin - turbo engine that delivered better acceleration and fuel economy than its gasoline - powered counterparts.
Toyota's midsize Camry sedan comes with four - cylinder or V6 gasoline engines, or a hybrid gasoline - electric drive system, getting significantly better fuel economy than its gasoline - only counterparts.
With just a driver and front - seat passenger aboard, the Grand Cherokee diesel is downright fast; while we didn't tow with it during our weekend stint, Jeep claims up to 7,200 pounds of towing capacity properly equipped, and we have no doubt the diesel model will be a better - behaved tow vehicle than any gasoline counterpart.
As a commuter and an errand runner, the Fortwo Electric Drive can work well, and is an even better choice than its gasoline - powered counterpart, if you have a place to plug it in, as electricity to run it will cost approximately a tenth of running the gasoline version.