Sentences with phrase «smoother than diesels»

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

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.

It is slightly smoother than the diesel, however, which is typically clattery.

We found it smoother than the diesel, while it also gives the Giulia a sportier nature that suits the car.

Not exact matches

It emits a deeper, smoother note than the smaller diesel.

It's smoother, more linear and more refined throughout its rev range than Mazda's current Skyactiv - G petrol, pulls cleanly from tickover in high gears if required, and doesn't have a hint of diesel - style rattle.

Still, in both GLC's it's more refined and smooth than it used to be, with only the tell - tale diesel clatter evident at high revs or around town.

The 1.6 - litre TDI is marginally the smoothest of the Octavia's diesel line - up, but while its 74.2 mpg fuel economy (80.7 mpg for the GreenLine III version) is very impressive, many drivers will hanker for a quicker 0 - 62mph time than the 10.6 seconds it can manage.

The E 200 d and E 220 d use the same 2.0 - litre diesel which is far smoother than Merc's ageing 2.1 - litre, and they make 150bhp and 194bhp respectively.

It's worth bearing in mind that the quicker, smoother 1.4 EcoTSI 150 petrol offers cheaper company car tax than the 1.6 TDI, although it won't match the diesel's average fuel economy.

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.

If Nissan is right, this engine will be much smoother than any four - cylinder turbo thanks to the connecting rods remaining more upright throughout their stroke, with a torque curve very similar to what you'd see from a diesel.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — For anyone other than a diehard diesel fan, the big news in the recently updated Volkswagen lineup would have to be the revitalized GTI, all turbocharged 210 horses of creamy smooth hot hatch.

While it'll be more expensive to buy and run than the 187bhp 2.0 - litre diesel, our experience has shown it to be smoother and faster — although this will be of little consequence if fuel economy is your priority; the diesels simply make more sense from the point of view of running costs.

That's far more torque than you get with the gasoline V6, and not only can a diesel Chevy Colorado handle even bigger towing jobs, it'll also feel stronger and smoother pulling your trailer up highway grades.

There's plenty of poke in the low end for pulling into traffic, or for towing, ample upper end to run steady and smooth on the freeway, and virtually no evidence of diesel - ness other than the badges and the fuel filler (which is fitted with a handy AdBlue filler neck for the treatment tank refill).

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

Today's diesels are cleaner and smoother running, yielding up to 35 percent better fuel economy than a similar sized gasoline engine.

The 7 Series» 3.0 - litre six - cylinder diesel is smooth and powerful, and although it's a little less potent than the S - Class» new engine, the BMW's lighter kerbweight helps keep it competitive with its limousine rival here.

With 340 - hp and 332 lb - ft of torque to play with (rising to 380 - hp in the flagship «S» spec), it's pretty quick, and — as a result of it being a six - cylinder gasoline engine — it's smoother and more refined than the diesel.

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).

But for our money the six - cylinder XFs are disappointing, offering smoother and more flexible power delivery than their four - pot petrol and diesel counterparts, but weighing about 200 kg more at 1750 kg.

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.

The 1.5 dCi diesel feels much more at home on the motorway than the 898cc TCe petrol, as it's smooth and pulls strongly.

Updated Juke offers more practicality than ever before, and its smooth 1.5 - litre diesel engine helps keep costs down

Adding nearly five inches to the wheelbase and slightly increasing suspension travel gives the 2015 Ranger Diesel 4 × 4 a smoother ride than the previous model, while the environmentally - friendly Kohler's 110 - amp alternator doubles the electrical output of the old diesel.»

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.

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.