This has been a growing trend due to the reduction of difference in prices
between petrol and diesel.
Visually, there are no telling differences
between the petrol and diesel variants.
With price gap
between petrol and diesel reducing, a lower priced petrol variant could help to appeal to customers who confused to buy a SUV over a sedan but do nt want to stretch their budget.
Moreover, the uncertainty towards diesel cars in the past months and the disparity
between petrol and diesel fuel prices have further prompted automakers to shift towards providing petrol options, the demand for which has been growing once again.
This is the instant differentiator
between the petrol and diesel engines.
For the first decade and a half, Honda offered only petrol engines and suffered a great loss in market share when the price difference
between petrol and diesel escalated at the end of the first decade of the millennium.
The new 2016 Elantra will offer a choose
between petrol and diesel engines, with the new 1.6 Turbo GDi delivering 175 hp and the possibility to mount besides to 7 - speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) as the highlights.
According to top Hyundai India officials, the current price differential
between petrol and diesel fuels will make sure that the entry - level segment will continue to be petrol heavy but in new segments like compact SUVs, diesel will continue to rule.
Visually there isn't any difference
between the petrol and the diesel variant, so you get the same outlandish exterior and design elements that are usually seen on prototypes rather than a production - ready vehicle.
A total of six engines will be offered to European customers, split evenly
between petrol and diesel power.
There are four engines to choose from, split equally
between petrol and diesel, and in each case there's a choice between a four - cylinder 2.0 - litre and a 3.0 - litre V6.
The rapid, range - topping Mercedes - AMG CLA 45 is the most eye - catching model but the standard range offers four engines, split equally
between the petrol and diesel camp.
When buying a new car, the choice
between petrol and diesel power can be complicated.
We have come up with a comprehensive comparison
between the petrol and diesel models of the Jeep Compass to see which engine option is right for you.
The BMW X4 will be introduced with six powertrain options, split evenly
between petrol and diesel.
At launch six engines will be available, spread
between petrol and diesel.
Not exact matches
The government had
between November 2014
and January 2016 raised excise duty on
petrol by Rs 11.77 a litre
and that on
diesel by Rs 13.47 per litre to take away gains arising from plummeting global oil prices.
Latest tests show that new
diesel models emit less nitrous oxides than
petrol cars (
between TWO
and SIX times less, depending)...
The Government's own figures show that
between January
and June last year, «1.7 billion fewer litres of
petrol and diesel were sold compared to the first half of 2008».
Not only can components be shared
between diesel and petrol units, but also with hybrid electric systems, suggesting we will see a significant number of hybrid cars from the automaker in the future too.
The GT is said to return
between 40.4 mpg
and 161g / km for the thirstiest
petrol 340i GT, to 61.4 mpg
and 121g / km for the most parsimonious
diesel, the 318d.
The bulk of sales will be shared
between a 113bhp turbocharged 1.2 - litre
petrol engine
and a tax - exempt 108bhp 1.5 - litre dCi
diesel, while there'll also be a more potent 187bhp turbocharged 1.6 - litre
petrol.
Choosing
between a
diesel or a
petrol motor is usually pretty easy when fun
and enjoyment are your criteria.
There will be differences
between the T5
and D5 exhausts: at least the catalaytic converter (s) will be different (
diesel vs.
petrol).
UK engine options haven't been confirmed, but in Europe the A5 will launch with two TFSI
petrols and three TDI
diesels, putting
between 188bhp
and 282bhp to the road while drinking up to 22 per cent less fuel.
A feature of both the
petrol and the V8 twin - turbo
diesel engine is the positioning of the turbochargers within the centre V of the engine,
between opposing banks of cylinders to improve throttle response, torque delivery
and reduce emissions.
Available in 18 different models, buyers can choose
between petrol or
diesel engines
between 1 -
and 1.4 - litres in capacity.
The engine range is made up of
petrols and diesels of
between 1.0
and 2.0 litres.
In terms of powertrain, the 2015 Audi Q3 will continue to be offered in 3 TFSI
petrol and TDI
diesel engines producing
between 120 PS
and 220 PS of power,
and comply with the Euro 6 emission norms.
You can choose
between 1.0 - litre, 1.5 - litre
and 2.0 - litre
petrol engines,
and there's a 2.0 - litre
diesel option, too.
The X1 is available with a turbocharged 2.0 - litre
petrol engine
and a range of 2.0 - litre
diesels, plus buyers can choose
between front
and four - wheel drive.
A range of engines are available in Europe, including 1.6 - litre turbo -
petrol four - cylinders that generate 134kW
and 168kW depending on the variant,
and 2.0 - litre turbo -
diesel mills that bang out anywhere
between 100kW
and 134kW.
Powering the 2016 Mini Clubman could be a choice
between a 1.5 - liter three - cylinder
petrol engine making 136 hp, a 1.5 - liter three - cylinder
diesel engine from the Mini Cooper D delivering 114 hp
and 270 Nm of torque through a 6 - speed automatic transmission,
and a 2.0 - liter
petrol engine from the Mini Cooper S, producing 192 hp
and 280 Nm of torque.
Wester also believes that despite the principal differences in combustion
between diesel and petrol engines, many of the technologies are very similar.
What we do know about this alliance so far is that it will bring the development of a new rear - wheel drive platform for small cars
and the sharing of
diesel and petrol engines
between the two groups.
The
petrol engines have a power output of
between 92 kW (125 HP)
and 206 kW (280 HP), the
diesel engines
between 88 kW (120 HP)
and 140 kW (190 HP).
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and new
petrol engines.»
These alternate
between minor
and major
and cost # 210 or # 280 for
petrol models,
and # 230 or # 300 for
diesels.
Speaking of engines, the new generation will be offered with three
petrol and four
diesel units
and power outputs
between 184
and 360 horsepower.
It'll have four - wheel drive as standard,
and a choice
between one
petrol and one
diesel engine.
Featuring multiple changes, the third generation Tucson gets improved exterior, interior stuffed with plethora of equipment
and choice
between 2.0 litre
diesel &
petrol units.
Under the hood, GLE gets a choice
between two
diesel and one
petrol engine.
There's a choice
between two
petrols and two
diesels.
The current cee'd is available with a choice
between two
petrol engines (1.4
and 1.6 «Gamma» engines with 90
and 126 hp)
and three
diesel CRDi engines (1.6 with 90, 115
and 128 hp) combinated with a six speed manual gearbox (the most powerful engines may be associated with a 4 - speed automatic gearbox also).
Currently the price difference
between manual
and AMT models of the XZ + variant is Rs. 60,201 for the
petrol and Rs. 70,200 for the
diesel.
Petrol fans could choose
between 122PS (120bhp) 1.4 TSI
and 160PS (158bhp) 1.8 TSI engines, while there were 105PS (104bhp) 1.6 TDI
and 140PS (138bhp) or 170PS (168bhp) 2.0 TDI
diesels.
The EcoSport
petrol engine variants (Dragon
and EcoBoost) are priced
between Rs 7.31 - 11.37 lakh while the
diesel range has a price tag
between Rs 8.01 - 11.89 lakh (prices ex-showroom, India).
With the new platform, the Tiguan will get new four - cylinder
petrol TSI
and diesel TDI engines with a choice
between manual
and DSG transmissions.
As for torque output, each 500 cc cylinder is expected to produce
between 60 Nm to 90 Nm for
petrol engines
and between 75 Nm to 100 Nm for
diesel engines.
Check - ups alternate
between minor
and major, at # 281 or # 578 for
diesels,
and # 250 or # 540 for
petrols.