Developed in pursuit of lighter weight and a smaller size than previous
engines in the compact car class, the new 3 - cylinder 1.2 - liter HR12DE engine requires fewer moving parts compared to the more commonly used 4 - cylinder engines.
With such a compact
engine in a compact car, the F0 is estimated to get roughly 56 mpg on the highway.
Not exact matches
In many ways the Aston and Corvette are the most comparable cars here, with oversize engines in the front driving the rear wheels, but the Aston feels slightly short geared where the Corvette is long and the Vantage is compact and confidence inspiring where the ZR1 is intimidatin
In many ways the Aston and Corvette are the most comparable
cars here, with oversize
engines in the front driving the rear wheels, but the Aston feels slightly short geared where the Corvette is long and the Vantage is compact and confidence inspiring where the ZR1 is intimidatin
in the front driving the rear wheels, but the Aston feels slightly short geared where the Corvette is long and the Vantage is
compact and confidence inspiring where the ZR1 is intimidating.
The second - generation 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
compact sedan builds upon the qualities we liked
in the original, such as a quiet ride, with the addition of a more refined turbocharged four - cylinder
engine and greater
in -
car connectivity, but I wish the driving experience were more engaging.
What it is: The Chevrolet Cruze is a
compact car with a standard turbocharged gas
engine, available
in sedan and hatchback body styles.
That said, the Mazda 3 is still one of the best
cars to drive
in the
compact class, and with the new
engine,
compact -
car buyers can have fuel efficiency without giving up the fun factor.
A smooth automatic transmission, strong four - cylinder
engine, and well - damped suspension make the Rio an admirable choice
in the burgeoning
compact -
car segment.
Like the purest muscle
cars of the»60s, the 5.0 LX had a big
engine in a
compact, relatively affordable, bare - bones package.
But the S1 deserves attention, offering a compelling combination of a
compact footprint, muscular 2 - litre turbocharged
engine, and something not offered by any other
car in this sector — all - wheel drive.
Mazda's rich rotary history was forged with the popularity of the RX sports
car, ranging from the
compact RX - 3, to the lithe and athletic RX - 7, to the RX - 8 (pictured
in gallery below) that departed the world — and brought an end to production -
car use of rotary
engines —
in 2012.
It may not be as powerful as other crossovers on the list, with a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder
engine providing 187 hp and 186 lb - ft of torque, but the CX - 5 is basically the sports
car of the
compact crossover segment
in this price bracket thanks to great steering and handling.
The new crop of C63s begins arriving
in U.S. showrooms this March starting with the sedan that will be offered
in two flavors: The C63 and the even hotter C63 S. Both are powered by a 4.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V8 closely related to the
engine that powers the aforementioned GT sports
car, which features a «hot inside V» layout for the two turbochargers, meaning they're mounted inside the V portion of the
engine to produce a more
compact package and provide optimal response time.
Because of the
engine's
compact size, engineers were able to mount it farther back
in the RX - 8's chassis, giving the
car a coveted 50 - 50 front - rear weight distribution.
Very economical across the board, but don't expect much oomph from the base
engine Though the mantra often goes that small, not - very - powerful
engines work at their best
in compact cars, there are exceptions to that rule.
At the heart of the concept
car is an advanced diesel - electric hybrid system, based on a
compact turbocharged 1.5 - liter, three - cylinder common - rail diesel
engine that will first appear
in the second - generation 1 - series due
in 2011.
Front - wheel drive
cars typically package a
compact engine transversely
in the
engine bay.
The new V6 and V8
engines are cleverly packaged to make them more
compact, mounted lower
in the
car to improve the centre of gravity.
The
compact engine and transmission
in a FWD
car also sit directly over the driven wheels.
Of course, if sporty is what you're after
in a
compact car, we'd recommend the turbocharged
engine with the manual transmission for maximum performance and fun.
A
compact, two - door
car, the GR Supra Racing Concept has a pure front -
engine / rear - wheel drive configuration and makes use of advanced lightweight materials
in its construction.
Combining hot - hatch performance with exemplary fuel efficiency through the new two - litre, four cylinder TwinPower turbo
engine, the BMW 125i extends BMW's on - road dominance of the luxury
compact class as the only rear - wheel drive
car in the segment.
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.
But, speaking to Australian media at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Dr Klaus Frolich, BMW board member for development, made it clear the decision had been made to retain the traditional north - south
engine and rear - drive layout for the next generation of BMW's
compact sports
car family, which is due
in 2020.
With all the updates made to the
car, although none are to the
engine or suspension, the Q3 continues to be the best luxury
compact SUV
in the market today.
[30] Several
compact executive
cars are rear - wheel drive with longitudinal
engines, for improved stability and handling, [30] and
in order to accommodate the larger size of higher - performance
engines (straight - 6, V6, rarely V8), with four - wheel drive often being available.
This is also fairly common for a 4 - cylinder
engine in this class, but less than a
compact car like a Corolla can tow.
The smallest
engine available here
in any other
compact car is the Chevy Cruze's 1.4 - litre turbo four - cylinder.
The new
engines were developed for GM's global vehicle portfolio and will power many of the company's highest - volume small
cars and
compact crossovers — including the next - generation Chevrolet Cruze specifically tailored for China, which launches
in 2014 as a 2015 model.
The most recent press release announced that the
compact car will benefit from a system that restarts
engine for drivers
in the event of a stall.
The
compact car, designed as a two - door
compact coupe
in the vein of the new A-Class, is powered by two electric
engines, one on each axle, with a total system output of 275 HP and 500 Nm.
The BMW 2002 turbo, launched
in 1973 with a four - cylinder, 125 kW / 170 hp
engine, was the first European production
car to be fitted with an exhaust gas turbocharger, and is still regarded as a the template for a
compact, high - performance driver's
car.
Tata Motors has launched a new
compact sedan
in the country's
car market that comes with both petrol and diesel
engine options.
The 1.5 - litre i - VTEC
engine has not been seen
in an EU specification
car before and was chosen for its combination of light weight, fuel efficiency and
compact size.
New
Car Test Drive called it... one of the most enjoyable
compacts in its price range... This Focus
engine never skips a beat.
The two - seater city
car has been around for nearly 20 years, and
in that time its
compact dimensions and rear -
engined layout have marked it out as a unique proposition on the new
car market.
Today, just one
in five popular
compact cars — such as the Baleno, Grand i10 and Tata Tiago — sold
in the local market comes fitted with a diesel
engine.
GR Supra Racing Concept A
compact, two - door
car, the GR Supra Racing Concept has a pure front -
engine / rear - wheel drive configuration and makes use of advanced lightweight materials
in its construction.
The 2005 -2009 Honda Civic can be had
in both coupe and sedan editions, and it offers a range of equipment and
engine choices that covers the gamut from stripped - down commuter
car to peppy
compact performance model.
Because competition
in this segment of the new -
car market is so tough, manufacturers have sought to stay ahead of the pack by adding more powerful
engines, convertibles and luxury features to
compact cars.
The more
compact fuel cell powertrain, comparable
in size to a V - 6
engine, fits entirely under the hood of the
car, allowing for a spacious cabin with seating for five passengers.
Interior looks like a sports
car, 28 mpg, it's a turbo, so the
engine revs strong and loud, it comes with rims, 3 door
car, even though it's small and
compact, it's push start, so doesn't require you to put
in the key.
The more
compact fuel cell and integrated powertrain, now comparable
in size to a V - 6
engine, fits entirely under the hood of the
car, allowing for a more spacious cabin with seating for five passengers.
The more
compact fuel cell and integrated powertrain, comparable
in size to a V - 6
engine, now fits entirely under the hood of the
car, allowing for a more spacious cabin with seating for five passengers.
The first cabriolet
in Audi's
compact car line up, the Audi S3 cabriolet features a turbocharged 2.0 - liter TFSI
engine mated to a
On the diesel front, following the debut of the OM 654
engine family
in the E 220 d, there are plans for several output variants as well as longitudinal and transverse installation
in vehicles with front -, rear - and all - wheel drive, including the
compact family of A-Class derived
cars.
Audi's
compact roadster comes with a 220 - horsepower, turbocharged four - cylinder
engine, but more importantly the
car is relatively light (3,200 lbs) and features standard all - wheel drive, improving the TT's handling while also giving it additional grip
in slippery weather.
The Amaze has become Honda's best seller
in India as the
car is priced attractively while offering loads of space and a diesel
engine, which is the most powerful
in the
compact sedan space.
Nissan's new Sentra - even with its buzzy
engine - should prove to be a viable competitor to the Saturn SL2, Dodge and Plymouth Neon and the other best - selling
cars in the subcompact /
compact class.
The 2.0 L non-turbo
engine was replaced with a 2.3 L SOHC I4
engine, rated at 110 hp (82 kW), 127 lb · ft The 2.3 L
engine was offered only
in the US market, because the larger
engine would have obligated Japanese consumers to pay more annual road tax, thereby affecting sales, as well as the larger
engine conflicted with Japanese government regulations concerning maximum displacement for
cars classified as «
compact».
Under the hood is a 2.0 - liter, double - overhead - cam, inline four - cylinder
engine rated at 140 horsepower and 133 foot - pounds of torque, making this one of the most powerful
cars in the economy -
compact class.