Sentences with phrase «performance than the diesel»

The latter model is cheaper, more responsive, more refined, more flexible and offers marginally better on - paper performance than the diesel, along with fuel economy that's broadly comparable in everyday use.

Not exact matches

But in the X3 you're less inclined to utilise the performance than you are in a 3 - series or 5 - series, and the X3 M40i delivers more vividly on the entertainment front, so if you're going diesel you might as well opt for the more frugal of the pair.

From then on there were the also the 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 lt turbo engines by most carmakers but since the emissions tests are now going to be based on real life conditions and not lab conditions, even those displacements apart from the diesel ones will prove to pollute more than what is claimed and as such, especially in the non-turbo small petrol engines the only way to meet the emissions is to upsize in order also to maintain and improve performance.

And even in sporty R - Line trim - and particularly with the diesel engine - it's less of a performance car purchase than the more powerful, slightly sharper, significantly more practical VW Golf GTD, a car that already struggles to raise evo's pulse.

Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W - 40 helps to maintain outstanding performance at significantly higher temperatures than other high performance diesel engine oils.

There's no diesel engine, instead you can choose between a 200t turbocharged petrol for the best performance or the 300h hybrid, which is cleaner than the thirsty 200t, but can still only manage 57.6 mpg.

It's difficult to recommend the 237bhp diesel, however, when you consider that it's more expensive to buy and to run than the 187bhp model, and the latter can do everything the more powerful model does, apart from offering mildly snappier performance.

Granted, it's not as economical as a BMW 1 Series diesel, but from the perspective of performance cars, the M4 is a lot more efficient on fuel than most of its rivals.

Envisioned as an economy tourer rather than a proper performance diesel, this car's brief was to better the Panamera S Hybrid's economy, and provide an entry point to the Panamera range for Europeans with a taste for diesel - fuelled cars.

Performance for the estate models is just a couple of tenths slower than the lighter five - door versions, so the 2.0 - litre petrol knocks off 0 - 60mph in 5.7 seconds, while the 2.0 - litre diesel does it in 7.1 seconds.

The Velar itself will be about # 15k cheaper than the entry - level Range Rover Sport, too - but it's worth noting that the entry point is for the 176bhp diesel in Standard trim only; if you want to get close to matching the performance of even the most modest Macan, the # 43,500 model that has 249bhp, you'll need a Velar S D240, which costs # 10,000 more, at # 53,720.

Though the equitable showroom tag of the Diesel may not hint at it, our experience with the Panamera and Cayenne ranges does suggest that those Macan buyers stand to pay quite a large price on performance for the sake of that fleet - friendly engine — with the petrol versions of the larger front - engined Porsches tending to be considerably more sporting than their diesel siblings.

Comparing the Subaru Outback and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack — both in high - grade turbo - diesel guise — we find roominess, performance, fuel economy and off - road ability equivalent to, or even better than, similarly - priced SUVs.

The year 2000 marked a turning point for diesel - powered versions of the G. Featuring the latest diesel technologies (such as common rail direct injection), the powerful G400 CDI provided brisk performance equal to (or even better than) equivalently sized gas engines.

While a serious - minded buyer would likely opt for the diesel ML350, those with serious performance in mind in their crossover utility need look no further than this ML63 AMG.

True, the performance isn't up to Mulsanne and Ghost standards — although 0 - 60mph in 7.5 seconds from a diesel in a car weighing more than either Ghost or Mulsanne is none too shoddy — but with 30mpg on the combined cycle the Range Rover is distinctly less juicy than the luxo - barges.

For applications calling for the unique severe - duty strength and dependability of a diesel, the next generation of the Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 for 2015 delivers higher performance ratings than ever.

As usual for diesels, real - world performance and flexibility is stronger than the bare figures suggest.

Those looking for diesel - like fuel economy might enjoy the hybrid, which offers better performance than the base V6 and impressive fuel - economy figures.

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The TSI and TDI share the same suspension and driving characteristics — turn - in is crisp and the performance on par, though the diesel has an advantage in torque, making it a feel snappier than the 1.8.

It has a lovely interior that's more modern than the Golf, and is quieter, I would highly recommend the Leon TSI Petrol, it's a lot better than the diesel, with very good performance when in sport mode.

The Range Rover Sport Td6 makes for an extraordinarily comfortable and capable SUV, while its diesel engine achieves much better fuel economy than its gasoline - equivalent, but don't expect the most modern electronics or performance driving.

By comparison, the 20d variant (itself weighing 85 kg less than the higher - performance diesel) is more responsive where turn - in is concerned.

When we factored that the diesel motor produces 34 PS less than the 1.0 - litre EcoBoost, we were quite skeptical about its performance.

Once warm, not only does the 30d's silky - smooth inline diesel six sound and feel like a petrol engine at most speeds, it revs cleanly to 4500rpm and its buxom 560Nm of torque spells effortless acceleration anywhere between 1500 and 3000rpm, offering a broad performance spread that's perfectly suited to the 1820 kg SUV (just 5 kg heavier than the 35i).

That confident chassis combines with the turbocharged inline six - cylinder diesel engine that delivers strong performance via an orthodox eight - speed auto without any hint of lag and with less noise and vibration than many petrol engines.

Volkswagen's TDI diesel engine is easily better than the City's i - DTEC mill, not only in performance but also NVH

The company knows that the fullsize truck market is big business, and we feel the performance potential of the V - 8 diesel under the hood is much greater than what they are giving us.

When it came to powering the Talisman, it seems as though Renault went the way of efficiency rather than performance, with a variety of small - displacement gas and diesel powerplants and a low, 0.27 drag coefficient.

Performance from the Partner's diesel engines is decent rather than spectacular.

Also, although that high - performance engine is strong enough to tow more than 7,700 pounds, so are the Range Rover's other engines — a 3.0 - liter supercharged V6 and a 3.0 - liter, six - cylinder diesel.

The 2.0 - litre diesel offers livelier performance, with both the 148 and 178bhp giving the 508 enough punch to reach 62mph in less than nine seconds.

For buyers seeking out fuel efficiency more than they are supercar performance, Jaguar will make available in Canada a 180 - horsepower Ingenium four - cylinder diesel in late 2016.

The BMW 4 Series Convertible can be fitted with a 3.0 - litre petrol engine (for impressive pace), two smaller petrol engines that are quick and economical, or a range of diesel engines providing excellent performance while being more economical than the petrols.

In addition, the Auris HSD generates significantly lower NOx emissions than diesel engined cars of comparable performance, Toyota points out.

The little diesel engine needs more revving than most of its ilk, the five - speed gearbox isn't the most fluent going, and performance (0 - 62mph in 16.8 seconds) is only adequate.

Where the old car needed the extra grunt of the bigger diesel to extract good performance, the new one is more than 300 kg lighter and delivers similar levels of performance despite the displacement deficit.

The 45 TDI is more powerful offering great performance and also is very fuel - efficient than the 40 TFSI and thus the diesel variant continues to be our preferred choice over the petrol Q7.

The 20i petrol version is best avoided, a 20d diesel offers similar performance and isn't much more expensive to buy, and the extra fuel and depreciation costs of the petrol will more than offset the difference.

The new diesel promises greater performance, efficiency, refinement, and durability than the 2.2 - liter TDCi it replaces.

In addition, the Toyota Auris HSD generates significantly lower NOX and PM emissions than diesel engined cars of comparable performance.

Use of the latest technology has allowed us to comply with the stringent Euro 6 standard, increase the available range and ensure performance very similar to the petrol version at a lower running cost, due to the use of a cheaper fuel than petrol and diesel.

Until that date, Motoring says we'll be in the dark about its performance and technical specifications, but the website believes the Australian - market version of the aggressive mid-size pickup will be fitted with a new, turbocharged 2.0 - liter diesel four - cylinder capable of greater output than the ordinary Ranger's 200 - hp / 350 - lb - ft 3.2 - liter diesel I5.