Sentences with phrase «lower fuel economy»

Independent road tests [108][109][110][111] found that the vehicle did not out - perform its competitors, which had much lower fuel economy ratings.

One caution about lower fuel economy: You should expect it to go down at least a little during the cold months, and maybe a lot.

The hydraulic pump puts a constant load on the engine, which lowers fuel economy.

Trim levels with access to better amenities and safety tech get lower fuel economy than the base model.

In order to meet those standards, which have been dramatically increased under President Obama, carmakers have to make light, inexpensive cars with high fuel economy to offset their trucks and SUVs with lower fuel economy.

Dr. David Greene, Oak Ridge National Lab: Consumers will begin to see cars with new, lower fuel economy estimates on the same lot with cars with the old, higher fuel economy estimates.

In reviews we've found the EX's substantial equipment level more than compensates for its slightly lower fuel economy.

Adding four - wheel drive to the four - cylinder 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon lowers fuel economy ratings by 1 mpg city, 2 mpg highway, and 1 mpg combined for totals of 19/25/21 mpg city / highway combined, and the base trucks with a six - speed manual instead of the optional automatic are rated at 19/26/22 mpg city / highway / combined.

Simply put, under / over-inflated, improperly aligned or simply worn out tires can typically result in lower performance as well as lower fuel economy ratings.

Adding 4WD lowers fuel economy to 26 mpg while the Outlander GT with 3.0 - liter V6 is rated at 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway).

In a further sign of the times, the 6MT also gets significantly lower fuel economy.

In the meantime, several automakers noted the rarity of this crash and argued that the weight of the added structure needed to pass this test could adversely affect handling and will undoubtedly lower fuel economy.

Hyundai and Kia lowered fuel economy ratings by approximately 1 mpg on effected models, roughly a 3 - percent difference, far less than 6 to 9 mpg variances the consumer watchdog group said it saw in the Fords.

By adding a new diesel engine that lowers fuel economy while offering low CO2 emissions, Opel has updated its Astra for 2014.

The Trump administration may be intent on lowering fuel economy standards for 2022 - 2025 model year vehicles, but automakers said last week that it won't slow the pace of their research and development to make internal combustion engines more efficient.

With higher horsepower comes lower fuel economy, so the SEL and Sport trim has 29 mpg combined fuel economy.

It's reported that slow sales and low fuel economy figures may prompt Mazda to drop the RX - 8 from its U.S. lineup after 2011.

Additionally, the Insight features less power and slightly lower fuel economy than the competition from Toyota.

Just like it has disappeared due to low sales and lower fuel economy ratings in the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX - 5, and Honda CR - V and pretty much every other compact crossover.

The Bad Trim levels with access to better amenities and safety tech get lower fuel economy than the base model.

Still despite the low fuel economy and possible skin - liquefying side effects of jetpack travel, the internet's frenzied reaction to the Dubai stunt indicates that mere practicalities aren't going to keep up from dreaming of personalized flight anytime soon.

(The larger a vehicle's footprint, the lower its fuel economy target.)

If that happens, you'll notice a loss of engine performance or lower fuel economy.

Bye - bye 40 mpg: Hyundai and Kia are lowering the fuel economy ratings of some 900,000 vehicles due to a «procedural error» made during the Environmental Protection Agency's testing cycle.

I've got an»02 Jetta TDI (diesel) with ongoing problems (DTCs and low fuel economy) that seem related to the engine electrical system.

Since all of these factors lower fuel economy, the 2008 changes lowered fuel economy estimates for all vehicles.

Last August, Ford announced it was lowering the fuel economy rating for the C - Max Hybrid to 43 mpg from 47 mpg and reimbursing owners for the difference.

The raw economy numbers from these tests are used in determining a car makers compliance with Federal CAFE standards, but the number found on the window sticker is determined by applying a pre-set multiplier, to account for variables such as wind, temperature and driving conditions that can lower fuel economy.

If the FB25 2.5 L Boxer engine in your 6th generation (2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018) Subaru Outback has a rough idle or experienced surging, hesitation, jerking and lower fuel economy (MPG), you may need to clean or replace the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor.

Ford is lowering the fuel economy rating for one vehicle that received heavy criticism for not achieving its advertised rating.

The RAM 2500 has a bigger and more powerful engine with a lower fuel economy rating, but that same RAM work ethic.

This isn't the case with the 2018 Toyota C - HR, which has an estimated combined fuel economy of 29 mpg, while the 2017 Honda HR - V has a lower fuel economy at 28 mpg.

Normally, when a vehicle has a more powerful engine, it also has a lower fuel economy.

Yes, at $ 25,900 to $ 27,400 it costs more and it has a lower fuel economy rating but, believe or not, it's fun to drive, is spacious and offers some of the high - tech features found on the Prius.

Because of their additional maintenance needs and lower fuel economy, they also increase total ownership costs compared to two - wheel - drive versions of the same vehicles.

Its 1.8 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine, however, has less power and lower fuel economy than most other models.

For those seeking performance, the GTi is the way to go, despite its lower fuel economy.

BMW has hit the M4 with ground - breaking water - injection, OLED rear lights, lower fuel economy, a hike in power and even more speed.

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA - compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges.»

Low fuel economy.

In SPORT, throttle response quickens and shifts are held longer, but you pay the price in lower fuel economy.

Though not as popular among buyers, due to lower fuel economy, but this petrol engine is very potent when it comes to performance.

I must have spent most of my driving time playing around with the paddles, which defintely explains the low fuel economy averaged during our testing.

But it would lower fuel economy.