The engine, the first application in North America, combines the power of a larger
engine with the fuel economy of a smaller powerplant.
Owners of the Chrysler 300C will receive the powerful benefit of the HEMI
engine with the fuel economy that they would only expect from a smaller, less powerful engine.
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.
However, the next one is a more powerful 5.6 - liter V - 8
engine with fuel economy in the city / highway of 16/24 mpg (RWD), 16/23 mpg (AWD).
The Jeep Liberty CRD is the first mid-sized SUV with a diesel powertrain sold in the U.S. With its 2.8 - liter diesel engine, Liberty CRD combines the power and performance of an eight - cylinder
engine with the fuel economy of a four - cylinder engine.
Not exact matches
The 777X, scheduled to be released next year, is expected to make even further strides in
fuel economy,
with Boeing billing it as «the largest and most efficient twin -
engine jet in the world.»
Equipped
with an
economy switch that optimizes
engine speed according to power demand, you won't waste energy or
fuel.
With new technology introduced in the past couple of years to meet upcoming
fuel economy standards, drivers of a small handful of the latest Ford, Chevy, GMC, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi models may feel
engine hesitation when they goose the accelerator, which is a source of frustration, at minimum, to many drivers.
Among other adjustments that could help double
fuel economy are turbocharging
with smaller, more efficient
engines that produce the same level of power; advanced heat management and cooling systems, which reuse the heat produced in the
engine for energy; weight reduction, including broader use of high - strength steel that is already in some cars today; better aerodynamics; more efficient air conditioners, transmissions and lighting devices (including headlights); and increased electrification leading to full hybridization
with electric motor and regenerative breaking — all of which currently exist.
Opinion mining is not entirely new, but the team has demonstrated a strong proof of principle
with their DFOC method on car design on characteristics such as
engine power,
fuel economy, safety, comfort, exhaust, sound system, interior design etc..
These new trucks — which employ a diesel combustion
engine along
with a hydraulic high - pressure accumulator that stores energy captured during braking — get 35 percent better
fuel economy and generate as much as 30 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions as compared to the non-hybrid diesel - powered vehicles they are replacing.
With its 380 hp and 460 lb - ft of torque, this twin - turbocharged
engine is a big step up from the old 310 - hp, 5.4 - liter V - 8 in terms of both
fuel economy and power, and provides for the same maximum tow rating of 9000 lbs as the old powertrain.
What's more, due in part to European CO2 and U.S. Corporate Average
Fuel Economy standards, Mercedes and BMW, especially, aren't limiting their top - equipment offerings to models equipped only
with the biggest, most powerful
engines.
We'd hope to attract them
with the great looks of the car, a new high - technology direct - injection six - cylinder
engine, good
fuel economy, all the standard equipment, and higher technology features.»
With the departure of the V - 8
engine in the new GS, the Lexus GS450H hybrid attempts to cover both the performance and the
fuel -
economy ends of the spectrum.
Though exact numbers aren't out yet, Volvo has at least confirmed its new T8 twin -
engine plug - in hybrid powertrain will be available — it develops 395bhp in the XC90
with a 0 - 60 time of 5.6 seconds and a combined
fuel economy figure of 112.9 mpg.
Thanks to its new platform, the European Volkswagen Passat sheds weight compared
with its predecessor, making for better
fuel economy regardless of
engine choice.
Mercedes reveals the third generation of its ML - class SUV
with new
engines and better
fuel economy
Fuel economy with the smaller
engine is appreciably better,
with an EPA city / highway rating of 20/27 mpg, compared
with 18/23 mpg for our Four Seasons example.
Of course,
with a diesel
engine fuel economy is 30 percent better right out of the box.
Variable Cylinder Management, now standard across the board, is capable of turning the six - cylinder into either a four - or three - cylinder
engine during low - load cruising, and
with the Touring models» six - speed automatic (a five - speed is standard on other trim levels), the Odyssey returns the best EPA
fuel economy at 19/28 mpg city / highway.
If BMW's superb 2.0 - liter I - 4 would fit in the Mini's tiny
engine bay, it could potentially provide the extra power the Countryman needs without hurting the
fuel economy too badly (the bigger 3 - series
with that
engine actually does slightly better on
fuel than the Countryman).
Powertrain
Engine: SOHC 24 - valve V - 6 Displacement: 3.7 liters Power: 300 hp @ 6300 rpm Torque: 270 lb - ft @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 6 - speed automatic
with sportshift and paddle shift Drive: All - wheel
Fuel economy: 16/23/19 mpg (city / hwy / combined)
Such a vehicle would give Aston some wiggle room
with its corporate average
fuel economy goals, possibly sparing other models in the range from
engine downsizing.
With a displacement of 1.5 liters, the EA211 has a small turbocharger to deliver plenty of torque from as low as 1,300 rpm, and is said to return improved
fuel economy over older
engine designs.
The automatic transmission in modern automobiles is optimized to keep the
engine running at speeds that balance
fuel economy with engine output.
Cylinder deactivation and
engine start / stop technologies help bring EPA combined
fuel economy ratings up to 24 mpg for both sedans (22 mpg
with all - wheel drive), an improvement of 2 mpg in rear - wheel - drive models and 1 mpg in all - wheel - drive models.
Previously, the throttle needed to be 80 % engaged before the reserves of the electric motor were combined
with those of the combustion
engine in an earlier strategy aimed at optimizing
fuel economy.
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).
The sporty five - door 2015 Kia Forte 5 - Door is powered by Kia's intercooled and turbocharged 201 - horsepower, 1.6 - liter
engine mated to a choice of six - speed manual or automatic transmission
with paddle shifter, and offers
fuel economy of 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, 28.8 mpg combined.
Completely redesigned this year, the all - new 2015 Ford F - 150 pickup features a brand - new lightweight aluminum - alloy body paired
with a 325 - horsepower, 2.7 - liter EcoBoost V - 6
engine which promises super
fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22.3 mpg combined when equipped in SuperCab XLT trim
with two - wheel - drive and 6 1/2 - foot box.
The latest member of Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged direct - injected gasoline
engine family is found now in the Fiesta subcompact
with a base price of $ 16,050 and a highway
fuel -
economy rating of 45 mpg (5.2 L / 100 km)
with a 5 - speed manual transmission.
MSRP (
with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805
ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires
FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and
fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar
fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
The Mazda 3's Skyactiv
engine technology answers the main complaint we've had
with the Mazda 3, namely it's poor
fuel economy.
With this all - new and highly efficient
engine, transmission, and ECO + functionality, the 2016 Volvo S80 offers a trio of benefits including increased
fuel economy, reduced emissions, impressive safety ratings, and fun - to - drive performance — all in a luxurious Volvo sedan.
My understanding is that the
engine change is more to do
with fuel economy than outright power.
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.
with unparalleled
fuel economy in its class thanks to a new diesel
engine.
Infiniti M35h The sporty M hybrid boosts power and
fuel economy with a 67 - hp electric motor sandwiched between a 3.5 - liter V - 6
engine and a seven - speed automatic.
If you need the practicality of a pickup truck, the 4 × 4 2016 Ram 1500 seats up to three in the standard cab and offers plenty of storage, creature comforts, a standard 305 - horsepower, 3.6 - liter V - 6
engine, and
fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, 17.8 mpg combined when equipped
with four - wheel drive and a standard bed.
Toyota's Hybrid Synergy powertrain found in the 2015 Toyota Prius combines the benefits of an efficient gasoline
engine and a clean, quiet electric motor to boast the best mileage of all the cars in this list,
with super-efficient
fuel economy of 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, and 49.3 mpg combined.
Paired
with a new six - speed manual transmission, this
engine promises much better
fuel economy (42 mpg highway according to the Feds) and improved performance, making the standard Cooper the model that particularly intrigued us.
This
engine offers good gas mileage
with either the standard five - speed manual or available four - speed automatic — 25/34 mpg city / highway, regardless of the transmission — but Kia also offers a $ 600
Fuel Economy Package for automatic EX models that boosts gas mileage to 27/36 mpg, thanks to enhancements like a five - speed automatic instead of a four - speed, plus low - rolling - resistance tires and aerodynamic improvements.
Voted one of Ward's 10 Best
Engines of 2001, Audi's 1.8 L 5 - valve I - 4 is proving the worth of its design, offering startling performance — particularly in light of its meager displacement — combined
with exceptional
fuel economy.
Part of the Forester's issue
with fuel economy is that —
with either
engine — Subaru's automatic transmission is only a four - speed, which drags down highway ratings in particular, and makes for abrupt - feeling downshifts, due to the wide spacing between gears.
Regardless, the Korean compact siblings are at the top of the compact class in standard horsepower as well as
fuel economy, although Chevy's upcoming Sonic compact will come to the party
with a non-direct-injection 1.8 - liter
engine with 135 horsepower as standard.
Although the EPA doesn't require vehicles
with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 8500 pounds to include
fuel economy numbers (yet), Ford is saying the new gas
engine will give Super Duty owners at least 15 - percent better
fuel economy than the 5.4 L Triton.
Our Mini,
with its 1.5 - liter turbocharged
engine, is subject to an EPA
fuel -
economy adjustment that came about after an error was found in Mini's calculations.
Fuel economy for the 2.4 - liter model is down slightly for the larger
engine,
with front - wheel - drive models getting 25 mpg combined and all - wheel - drive models getting 24 mpg combined.
Bolted to a six - speed automatic transmission
with dual - overdrive, Ford says that buyers won't be sacrificing comfort of
fuel economy by opting for a gas
engine over a turbodiesel mill.