Sentences with phrase «quieter than diesel»

Electric trolley buses are not perfect but they exist now, they are cheaper, cleaner and quieter than diesel, and they really should be brought back.

It's smoother, faster and quieter than the diesel, but you pay a very high premium.

Note: When running, petrol engines are quieter than diesel engines.

It's a shame that the 1.2 and 1.4 - litre petrol engines that used to be offered in the Altea have been withdrawn, because they were much quieter than the diesel engines that are the only option now.

Not exact matches

There's a little more diesel clatter coming through the cabin in the X5 than an Audi Q7 TDI, but the engine is still far quieter than most consumers would expect from a diesel.

The 40 - foot, near - zero - emission, diesel - electric hybrid buses cost more to purchase but less to operate and are cleaner and quieter than traditional diesel buses.

Apart from a pronounced cold - start diesel clatter, the engine is reasonably quiet, the suspension strikes a decent balance between composure and cushiness, and the cabin impresses with much - better - than - expected fit and finish.

On the road, the Titan XD's ride is extremely compliant and quiet, whether riding with an empty bed or loaded up with nearly 2,600 pounds in the bed — 500 more pounds than the XD diesel can haul.

This BMW diesel had a more quiet than normal engine sound considering the fact that it was a diesel.

Ford's newest PowerStroke diesel engine is way, way quieter than the last - generation version was.

By diesel V6 standards this is a quiet, off - road - capable SUV — although still marginally noisier than the V8 model tested last year.

Diesel is a decent drive As the most expensive model in the CX - 3 range, the 1.5 - litre diesel variant was conspicuously noisier when the engine was under load, but it was also quieter than some larger - displacement diesels in cars costing considerably more than the CX - 3.

Well, it's not surprising to discover — despite Renault's claims of quieter - than - usual diesel operation — it's more rowdy and less refined than the petrol engine.

The 1.6 - litre diesel in the C 200d is a smooth enough unit and quieter than the bigger biturbo diesel, but it doesn't dip below 100g / km CO2 in any format and is in broadly the same VED bands as the 2.1.

The gas engine feels more responsive off the line and on the road than the diesel and is quieter at pretty much every cruising speed.

They're both quieter to drive than the diesels, but they don't produce enough torque so you really have to keep your foot down to make any sort of progress.

Diesel is becoming more and more popular as the years go by because today's diesel engines are cleaner, quieter and more efficient than ever.

For many, selecting the diesel is a no - brainer; Chevy's Duramax turbo - diesel provides loads of power and is a lot quieter and smoother than diesels of the past, plus fleet models are now B20 biodiesel capable.

Our recommendation is the punchy 168bhp «Whisper» diesel engine, as it's quicker and quieter than most engines in the range and delivers a strong economy figure of around 60mpg.

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.

If the decision is made to offer diesel power in the U.S., a Mazda official said it would be the next generation diesel (called Sky - D) which would be quieter, more powerful than the 2.2 - liter unit and most likely would offer the company's new dry twin - clutch automated gearbox instead of an automatic.

Just like the petrol engines, the 1.6 - litre diesel is quiet and smooth on the move, but it works best with the manual gearbox rather than the seven - speed auto, as the manual adds a dose of much - needed fun.

It's a little quieter and smoother than the diesels, and more relaxing to drive around town.

Yes, the diesel version gets better insulation to make the cabin quieter than before.

While diesel versions pack more grunt and will deliver far more impressive figures than the 18mpg shown on the trip computer, our 201bhp 2.0 - litre TSI petrol model is quiet and smooth, and the massive, comfortable driver's seat is positioned behind a very car - like dashboard.

Upgraded top of the line Onan Gold quiet diesel generator with less than 100 hours on it.

Dennis Hayter, VP of Business Development for Intelligent Energy says, «The electric power train is very quiet and because of its greater efficiency and the weight reduction, the taxi gives a smooth acceleration to 60 mph which is much swifter than its diesel counterparts.

New diesels also are smoother, faster, and quieter than previous generations.