Though they have to yet catch up with the fuel
efficiency of diesel cars.
Not exact matches
However, both
of these
cars offer larger, more powerful 3.0 - liter six - cylinder
diesel engines and do not match the E250 BlueTec in terms
of fuel
efficiency.
They made no modifications to the Honda Civic Tourer, inflated tires to the recommended pressure, always filled the
car full
of diesel to maximum capacity, and collected a range
of evidence to prove their feat
of efficiency.
Reliable and long - lasting
diesel powered heavy trucks move our goods from coast to coast and
diesel propelled
cars offer better fuel
efficiency ratings than those
of gasoline powered vehicles, still American consumers seem hesitant to purchase these clean burning and economical
cars as their primary source
of transportation.
The fuel
efficiency of the new Panamera
diesel stands at 44.1 mpg (15.5 km / l) which is 0.6 mpg better than the previous
car.
Improvements such as an increase in fuel injection system pressure and the adoption
of a compact, high -
efficiency turbocharger have allowed the 1.4 - liter ND
diesel engine for passenger
cars to achieve both high fuel
efficiency and high driving performance.
Its 1.3 - litre, four - cylinder, turbo -
diesel engine makes the same power and torque as on the old
car (75hp and 190Nm), but with gearing being significantly taller here (the final drive is different) in the interest
of efficiency, there are no performance gains borne out
of the weight reduction.
The Bottom Line The 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon combines 40 + mpg
diesel efficiency, the flexibility
of a wagon, and the thrills
of a driver's
car.
The Polo TDI BlueMotion comes with a three - cylinder
diesel engine that makes 75 hp, returning a fuel
efficiency of 32.25 kmpl, setting a consumption record for
diesel cars.
The fuel
efficiency numbers
of the Jazz are impressive with the
diesel engine claiming 27.3 Km / l, just 0.3 Kms behind the newly launched Maruti Celerio
diesel, making it one
of India's most fuel efficient
car.
India has recently seen a steep rise in the price
of petrol and this has prompted buyers to go for
diesel cars due to the lower cost
of diesel and also higher fuel
efficiency.
Volvo's V40 is another
efficiency champ with D2
diesel power, while the comfortable cabin and long list
of safety kit make the
car tempting, too.
City
cars aren't intended for the kind
of driving that makes
diesel engines desirable, and the official economy figure
of more than 70mpg for the economy - orientated SE Blue version means the lack
of a
diesel option isn't a problem for buyers seeking
efficiency.
After all, in a world where fuel -
efficiency is
of paramount importance to a lot
of people, the development
of a synthetic
diesel like RenDiesel could pave the way for more
diesel cars to be enjoyed out on the road.
You may think your dreams
of fuel economy can be fulfilled only by a
car with a
diesel engine, but direct injection engines offer another option for high
efficiency and performance.
The immediate priority is to improve the fuel
efficiency of petrol and
diesel cars.
On the other hand, it is reasonable to assume that natural market factors will gradually result in a reduction
of ever more expensive fossil fuel combustion as older coal - fired power plants are shut down and replaced by nuclear plants, as hybrid and electrical
cars gradually replace gasoline and
diesel driven ones, and as energy
efficiency is improved and waste reduced.