Sentences with phrase «economy of the diesel»

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.

The Golf TDI takes the value, refinement, and practicality of the entire Golf lineup and adds the torque and economy of a diesel engine.

So does the fuel economy of the diesel and 1.4 - litre turbo engines warrant their higher purchase and maintenance costs?

The clatter, smoky fumes and remarkable fuel economy of diesel engines have nearly disappeared from the American car and light - truck scene, thanks, among other things, to cheaper gasoline.

The Volkswagen Golf GTD is a family hatchback that aims to blend the economy of a diesel engine with the sporting appeal of the petrol - powered GTI model.

A new diesel version, the Volvo 850 TDI, was introduced - a turbocharged 2.5 - litre unit with electronic direct injection and a power output of 140 bhp, combining the comfort of a petrol engine with the fuel economy of a diesel.

BMW owners are delighted by the engines, gearboxes, ride and handling of their cars, but aren't particularly impressed by their exterior styling or running costs — although the fuel economy of diesel and plug - in hybrid models may be another matter.

The research vehicle features a homogenous charge compression ignition engine, a technology that produces the high fuel economy of a diesel engine from a clean - burning gasoline engine.

Not exact matches

FUEL ECONOMY - Diesels can get up to 30 percent more miles per gallon of fuel than similar gas powered cars and can be more economical than gasoline - electric hybrids.

The report authored by the chief energy policy adviser to government, the Energy Commission, says the amount required will expended on natural gas, light crude oil, diesel and heavy fuel oil to power the various thermal plants as the country looks to contain the threat of erratic energy supply on the economy.

It would be a black Jaguar XJ - diesel, of course, for economy.

But the E320 is the vanguard of a new wave of diesel cars, SUVs and pickups that release far fewer air pollutants without compromising the engine's traditionally excellent fuel economy.

The diesel plug - in hybrid can run in all - electric mode for 14 miles with an estimated fuel economy of 89 mpg equivalent and can achieve 35 mpg as a hybrid, which a comparable gasoline - powered SUV would be hard - pressed to beat.

Both of those fast - growing economies, for example, have liberalized policies on gasoline and diesel subsidies, allowing prices to more closely mirror actual supply costs.

Best of all, this diesel powerplant promises to deliver better fuel economy than its gasoline - powered siblings» 15/23 mpg city / hwy rating.

The Kei Concept's song - and - dance is that it is powered by the brand's much - touted Skyactiv - X engine, a spark - controlled compression ignition powerplant designed to give diesel levels of fuel economy and torque without spewing pesky diesel particles.

Elsewhere, the range of rivals is huge: the Mazda3 is a neat handler and the Honda Civic offers great real - world economy in 1.6 - litre diesel form, but its gawky looks won't be to all tastes.

Those weary of diesel power have the more approachable, less - powerful GL450 to choose from, but it's still hard to beat the GL350 Bluetec's impressive fuel economy and cruising range.

Of course, with a diesel engine fuel economy is 30 percent better right out of the boOf course, with a diesel engine fuel economy is 30 percent better right out of the boof the box.

When VW began building Passats in its Tennessee plant, it allocated nearly 50 percent of production to diesel models because of the popularity of the cars» high fuel economy.

It kind of sounds like a diesel as it rasps for a second when you accelerate, and it performs a bit like a diesel as well because the smooth but slow - shifting transmission keeps the rpms low to enhance fuel economy.

While the UK's engine details are yet to be confirmed, Audi boasts of seven diesel units, ranging from a 134bhp 2.0 - litre four - cylinder TDI unit (which manages impressive economy figures of 67mpg and 112g / km of CO2) to a 3.0 - litre V6 TDI with 241bhp.

The diesels deliver from 64.2 to 70.6 mpg combined, and emit as little as 104g / km of CO2, but it's the hybrid that offers best economy, delivering over a claimed 70mpg combined and more than 90mpg in town, while emitting less than 103g / km of CO2.

Presume for the sake of argument that both cars can deliver on those economy numbers — and on our experience the petrol got impressively close — you're looking at nearly 50,000 miles before the diesel justifies its higher pricetag.

The 2014 Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition is also available in diesel guise, with a 3.0 - liter turbodiesel V - 6 engine good for 240 hp and EPA fuel - economy ratings of 20/29 mpg (city / highway).

A quartet of diesels offer healthy performance, economy or a combination of both.

The 2014 Audi A8 L TDI doesn't let being diesel - powered detract from its luxuriousness, but its improved fuel economy doesn't push it immediately ahead of its competitors.

On a side trip into and around Denver, a pleasant mix of freeway, city, and suburban driving, observed fuel economy exactly matched the F - 150 diesel's EPA combined figure of 25 mpg.

Other engines on offer include two petrols — a 99bhp 1.4 - litre and 118bhp 1.6 - litre — as well as a 108bhp tune of this 1.6 diesel and a very meagre sounding 89bhp 1.4 CRDi, which majors only on list price with worse fuel economy than the 1.6 and a yawning 13.5 sec 0 - 62 time; unlikely to be called upon in Top Trumps, but it will translate into overtaking frustration in the real world.

This year's flood of new diesels (from Audi, BMW, Chrysler, General Motors and Mercedes - Benz) illustrates the need for automakers to take unconventional steps to comply with pending fuel - economy mandates in the U.S. while meeting continued heavy demand for diesels in Europe.

While using a small diesel engine to achieve such excellent fuel economy numbers could work, it wouldn't work in terms of pricing.

Of course diesel is becoming a dirty word, but it's hard not to like a car that combines a 4.9 second 0 - 62mph time and 171mph top speed with claimed economy of 46.3 mpg and a potential touring range of 600 mileOf course diesel is becoming a dirty word, but it's hard not to like a car that combines a 4.9 second 0 - 62mph time and 171mph top speed with claimed economy of 46.3 mpg and a potential touring range of 600 mileof 46.3 mpg and a potential touring range of 600 mileof 600 miles.

And a new diesel engine — the only one available on a light - duty pickup — achieves the fuel economy of a mid-size crossover.

Which is why we were (mildly) intrigued by the arrival of a new 158bhp 1.8 - litre turbocharged petrol engine to the range, claimed to offer the combination of upper - warmish performance — 136mph and 0 - 62mph in 8.6 seconds — plus almost - diesel fuel economy of 41mpg on the official test.

You've got to figure that VW would prefer that fuel - economy - conscious Americans just buy diesels, which VW has lots of experience with and which are immensely popular in Europe.

«The Silverado 4500HD / 5500HD trucks are the flagship of our full - line commercial truck portfolio and we've designed them to be among the best in the industry in maneuverability, serviceability, visibility, quietness and comfort, diesel fuel economy, and more,» said Ed Peper, General Motors Fleet VP, in a statement.

If you want reasonable economy but can't bear the thought of filling up with diesel (and the still quite agricultural tones the SD emits at low speed) then the Ford Fiesta 1.0 T Ecoboost is a fine choice.

Even without the diesel engine, fuel economy is decent for a big five - seat SUV, with an EPA rating of 18/27/21 mpg city / highway / combined with all - wheel drive.

To boot, diesels get their best fuel economy under the types of conditions that most Americans drive — on the open road.

The quickest diesel is the 2.0 TDI 184, which reaches 62mph in 7.8 sec and tops out at 142mph, though the real benefit of the torquey diesel lump is strong low - to mid-range performance combined with surprising economy if you temper your speed.

The turbocharged 3.0 - liter diesel V - 6 will be the powertrain of choice for the economy - minded shopper, however, with 225 horsepower and 406 pound - feet of torque on tap and 19 city and 28 highway mpg.

In fitting with the Detroit motor show's (and American car industry's) heightened awareness of fuel economy and money saving, the Sportback boasts a 3 - litre V6 «clean diesel»; it's a TDI, but the US market is seemingly still in some need of convincing that diesel isn't completely the devil's work.

Even more parsimonious is the «hybrid assist» diesel set to appear in 2017, with a targeted combined economy figure of 94.1 mpg.

Britain's fuel is brutally expensive - about $ 6 per gallon - but the long - striding Focus's 2.0 - liter turbo - diesel and six - speed manual combined economy and refinement, with 134 hp and 236 lb - ft of torque.

On paper the turbocharged car is actually a little better than its naturally - aspirated compatriots, but with a figure of 83.1 mpg combined the diesel (with the ETG6 gearbox) would be the one to go for if ultimate economy is the goal.

In our view, the 2.0 - litre TDI diesel with 148bhp is the pick of the range, with plenty of performance (0 - 62mph only takes 8.5 seconds), yet fuel economy can still reach up to 65.7 mpg.

The diesel claims an economy figure of 67mpg and CO2 emissions of 110g / km, resulting in a tax bill of just # 20 a year and a 20 % Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) rating for company car buyers.

Turbocharging can improve the fuel economy [88] of diesel engines by recovering waste heat from the exhaust, increasing the excess air factor, and increasing the ratio of engine output to friction losses.

Details of the autumn upgrade are understood to include a new 2.0 - litre diesel engine, codenamed Panther, which will be EU6d - compliant for the new WLTP driving cycle, with its real - world emissions and fuel economy testing, plus a new interior and tweaks to the exterior styling.

Of the engine choices, the diesel - powered 320d makes the most sense, offering acceleration from 0 - 62mph in 7.9 seconds with claimed fuel economy of 57.6 mpOf the engine choices, the diesel - powered 320d makes the most sense, offering acceleration from 0 - 62mph in 7.9 seconds with claimed fuel economy of 57.6 mpof 57.6 mpg.