With the GM 2.8 L diesel gaining only 2 MPG over the 2.5 L gasoline engine, while adding 440 pounds to its curb weight,
the diesel fuel economy gains are not sufficient to offset the higher emission factor for diesel fuel, with the diesel option producing 4 % more CO2 - equivalent emissions over the truck's life - cycle.
Not exact matches
By combining the high - revving performance of petrol power and superior torque and
fuel economy of
diesel propulsion, Mazda quotes 10 - 30 per cent increases in torque and 20 - 30 per cent
gains in engine efficiency over the current Skyactive - G generation engines.
To help their makers meet mandated
fuel economy gains, the Ram 1500 gets a standard 48 - volt system for its V - 6, optional in the Hemi, and loses about 275 pounds, while the new Chevy Silverado gets a new
diesel and a rumored 2.7 - liter twin - turbo I - 4, and loses 450 pounds thanks to its mixed - material construction.
The
diesel's
fuel economy gain was less marked, from 5.9 L / 100 km (39.9 mpg ‑ US) for the previous manual transmission - only
diesel model to 5.4 L / 100 km (43.6 mpg ‑ US) for the new automatic - only offering.
If you're not looking for maximum performance, the A7 TDI is the one to get, with no loss in performance but a serious
gain in
fuel economy from its
diesel engine.
Critical Knowledge: 2010 A3: The compact hatchback loses its V - 6 engine option but
gains a turbocharged
diesel with improved
fuel economy.
While hybrids and EV technology have become more prevalent in today's» automotive world,
diesel - powered cars are also
gaining popularity as they offer equal or similar levels of power with higher
fuel economy.
Via Planet Ark: «Daimler - Chrysler said it would produce a «test - fleet» of up to 20 plug - in hybrid versions of its 2007 Dodge Sprinter in order to evaluate the performance of the electric vehicles in real - world driving conditions... DaimlerChrysler said it would combine the rechargeable battery on the Dodge Sprinter with a
diesel engine for a bigger
gain in
fuel economy, saying that would be the first real - world test of that technology.»