Sentences with phrase «slightly more fuel»

Tests conducted by Consumer Reports showed that while A / C uses slightly more fuel, the drag caused by the open windows negates any fuel savings.

Mazda3 is slightly more fuel efficient at 30city / 41hwy vs Civic's 30city / 39hwy.

I originally had an SUV, and then traded it in to get something slightly more fuel efficient.

Its automatic transmission gets two more gears — eight, total — all of which helps make the raised wagon slightly more fuel efficient.

Perhaps just as worryingly, the TRD Pro's pricing is only a few thousand dollars less that of the Ram 1500 Rebel, which not only tows and hauls a lot more, it's actually likely to be slightly more fuel efficient.

On the other hand, Forester is cheaper and slightly more fuel - friendly than its sibling.

More baffling is the optional 2.0 - liter four — CVTOnly — whose only claim to fame is that it's slightly more fuel efficient, according to the EPA, than the CVT - equipped 2.4 - liter.

Not exact matches

That factor, along with above - trend GDP growth, could fuel an increase in total employee compensation by slightly more than 2 % in 2017 and 2018 — in line with nominal GDP growth — while growth in average hourly earnings could accelerate to around 3 % in 2018, according to Morgan Stanley Chief Japan Economist Takeshi Yamaguchi, in a recent report.

If the force of gravity were adjusted upward just slightly the stars would consume their hydrogen fuel much more rapidly than they do now and the sun would burn itself out faster.

Specifying premium film is similar to opting for higher grades of fuel — they are slightly more expensive but performance is enhanced.

The state this year reduced the number of answers kids needed to get right on 11 of the 12 Common Core exams, fueling concerns that rising scores were inflated, but state education officials said the questions were «slightly more difficult» than those used in past years.

If that force were slightly more powerful, all the protons in the early universe would have paired off and there would be no hydrogen, which fuels long - lived stars.

In only two weeks of driving, the district coordinator of science for the Port Chester, N.Y., public school system has driven at least 600 miles (965 kilometers) on the car and her fuel cell Equinox has gotten as much as 191 miles (307 kilometers) on its three full tanks (each holding slightly more than four kilograms, or 8.8 pounds, of compressed hydrogen gas).

As of 10 P.M. local time on Thursday, the JAIF listed the following status of the six Fukushima Daiichi reactors: • Buildings around reactor Nos. 1, 3 and 4 were «severely damaged»; the building housing reactor No. 2 was «slightly damaged»; • Cooling was not working for reactor Nos. 1, or 3; • Water levels were covering more than half of the fuel in reactor No. 2; reactor Nos. 1 and 3 water levels were covering only about half of the fuel.

China's newly released five - year plan requires that China source 11.4 percent of its energy needs from other than fossil - fuel — at least 43 gigawatts of that to come from nuclear alone — up from slightly more than 8 percent now.

IF YOU were lucky enough to join the film stars and sporting heroes in Colorado for the skiing last winter, you'll have noticed that the petrol in some parts of the state smells slightly sweet and fruity — and costs up to 10 cents per gallon more than conventional fuel.

The first step in such an electrolytic approach is splitting CO2, a tough, stable molecule, into oxygen and carbon monoxide (CO), a slightly more energy - rich molecule that can form the basis for hydrocarbon fuels like methanol.

This is a fast fuel for the body, and it will choose to burn through this before resorting to burning fat cells, which take slightly more effort to break down.

The LaSpRa comes only with the six - speed dual - clutch transmission that we whined about in our Four Seasons Evo, with slightly taller fifth and sixth gears for quieter and more fuel - efficient cruising.

The new, seventh - generation Golf isn't a huge departure from its predecessor but it is slightly bigger, roomier, and significantly more fuel - efficient.

The higher octane fuel and compression ratio the more max timing you can set and and slightly leaner the fuel mixture you jet for.

Fuel economy numbers have not been released for either new model, but it would be safe to bet that the X3 sDrive 28i will be slightly more efficient than its all - wheel - drive variant, which is rated at 28 mpg on the highway.

The new V - 6 engine in the Cayenne S increases fuel economy without affecting performance, and adding more standard equipment to the mix helps the pricey SUV seem like it's a slightly better value for money.

Might it be that my car's engine runs more efficiently at 3,000 RPM, and as such slightly harder acceleration than normal will improve fuel efficiency?

Maybe so, but the slightly to greatly inflated convex surfaces of the hydrogen fuel - cell SUV are more on the zaftig side.

The Sonic was also unable to confidently trump the Swift in fuel consumption figures, with the Suzuki being largely more economical under duress, and only slightly less economical under regular driving — the Suzuki sipping 6.3 l / 100 km, whilst the effortless torque of the Chevrolet helped it to figures of 6.2 l / 100 km.

Not much is known, except its gas engine is believed to be slightly larger and more powerful, running on Regular fuel instead of the current Premium.

And skip the 6 - speed automatic; the paddle shifters are fine, and you get slightly better fuel economy, but the 86 is simply more fun to drive with the manual.

Kunikane also told Car and Driver the Civic Type R gets its own, higher - flow fuel injectors and a more aggressive software tune than the Accord, with a slightly higher, 7000 - rpm redline.

While they are easier to get in and out of and provide slightly better forward visibility, they're often more expensive to buy than the small hatchback they're usually based on, use more fuel and handle more sloppily.

Its 57.6 mpg fuel economy is only slightly poorer than the 58.9 mpg that the less powerful engine can manage, which sits a tax - band below the more powerful engine.

2.0 - liter turbocharged diesel inline - 4 180 horsepower @ 4,000 rpm 318 lb - ft of torque @ 1,750 - 2,500 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 31/42 mpg (RWD), 30/40 mpg (AWD) 3.0 - liter supercharged V6 340 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm 332 lb - ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 20/29 mpg (RWD), 20/28 mpg (AWD) 3.0 - liter supercharged V6 380 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm 332 lb - ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 20/29 mpg (RWD), 20/28 mpg (AWD) Note: Due to changes in EPA testing to more effectively reflect real - world conditions, some 2017 models show slightly lower fuel - economy scores than their 2016 versions.

Petrol powered variants are claime to return ARAI rated fuel economy of 18.6 km / l and diesel variants are tuned to deliver slightly more at 22.5 km / l.

Most of the materials you'll find are of a good quality for a car of this price, and some of the more questionable quality trim pieces have been masked slightly be their implantation in the cabin (the large, motorcycle fuel tank - inspired plastic mound that forms the lower center console is the most obvious example of this).

Although their fuel economy is slightly lower than the Prius C, non-hybrid cars like the Ford Fiesta SFE, Honda Civic Hatchback and Chevy Spark also cost a lot less, offer better performance and more features.

Intended for drivers who are looking for slightly better fuel efficiency, or those buyers who prefer more torque, the RS will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0 L four - cylinder engine, also paired with a nine - speed automatic.

For most drivers we think the 290 - horsepower 3.8 - liter V6 will be more than adequate, while offering slightly better fuel economy.

The new four makes slightly more horsepower and torque — roughly 270 horsepower and 300 lb - ft — but holds on to the same impressive fuel economy figures.

While acceleration is slightly slower for the diesel, the extra torque provides a more relaxed powerband, while fuel economy is also improved.

The 2012 M - Class has slightly bigger exterior dimensions and a sleeker design, upgraded interior and tech features, standard all - wheel drive, a new 7 - speed automatic transmission, and V6 and V8 engines that are more powerful yet drink less fuel.

Similarly equipped, the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is slightly more expensive than the Murano, and its fuel economy estimates aren't quite as good unless you get the diesel model.

If you want slightly better fuel economy and a little more horsepower, the Crosstrek also comes as a hybrid, ranging from $ 25,995 to $ 29,225 with about the same differences in standard equipment across the price range.

The more powerful version of the same engine returns 65.7 mpg and emits 114g / km of CO2, so it isn't any more expensive to tax per year and will be only slightly pricier to fuel in the long run.

On the other hand, its fuel economy is slightly better than the more potent V8, a point that may become more relevant as fuel costs continue to rise.

The new Mini Cooper will be slightly larger than the current outgoing model, and also lighter and more economical on the fuel front with 27 % lower consumption.

Fuel economy is slightly more impressive, though not class - leading.

Neither is particularly fuel efficient; the 3.2 - litre has an official average of 24mpg and costs # 535 to tax per year, while the slightly more economical 3.0 - litre claims 27mpg and will cost # 520 in annual tax.

The fifth - gen model has been redesigned inside and out, receiving a revised boxer engine with slightly more horsepower and enhanced fuel economy.

Engine options include a frugal 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder with 155 horsepower and a combined fuel economy rating of 33 miles per gallon or a slightly more powerful 2.5 - liter version with 184 horsepower.

For that kind of cash, you can get into a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 that offers slightly more power and returns similar fuel economy figures.