Sentences with phrase «well more diesel»

It had improved safety features and a significantly stiffer body, as well more diesel engine choices, but the B4 was essentially a refresh of the B3 Passat rather than an all - new model.

Not exact matches

The International Agency for Research on Cancer agrees with California on this one: diesel oil has more than 30 known components that can cause cancer, though in a well - ventilated parking deck, there shouldn't be too many fumes.

They should instead re-examine their practices that might have led to traces of, for example, diesel turning up in the Wyoming groundwater and come up with standards that would make leaks along the well bore impossible before less appropriate and more costly rules are thrust upon them at a time when natural gas prices are hitting 10 - year lows.

Even the oil sands ultimate consumption in a gasoline, diesel or jet engine only results in 500 kilograms of CO2 - equivalent per barrel of refined petroleum products, meaning total oil sands emissions from well to wheel are considerably lower than those of this nation's more than 500 power plants burning coal to generate electricity.

«This process is 10 percent to 15 percent more efficient than the best commercial diesel engines, which are the most efficient internal combustion engines,» Reitz says.

If you usually use your car for long stretches on the highway, an efficient gas engine — or better yet, modern diesel engine — may be even more eco-friendly than the hybrid.

«The better we understand these technologies in detail, the more cleanly diesel vehicles will run on the streets.»

Well, DIESELS, I've written far more than I meant to, but it just poured out of me.

My name is Marcus I am 31 single from California I work at a diesel repair shop and i don't have any kids and yet but just allows me to dedicate more of my time and energy towards something that will also give back to me and I can't think of a better way than dedicating me to a woman and I know...

VW sold just 877 more cars and CUVs than Mazda in February, and if Volkswagen still can't legally sell diesels by the time the new CX - 9 launches, it had better sign some new deals with Hertz and Enterprise.

The E350 BlueTec is a tough sell for several reasons: It's priced higher than the regular E350, it's fuel economy is only marginally better than its gas - fed counterpart, and average fuel costs for its owner will be higher because diesel fuel is generally more expensive than gasoline.

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.

«It has a very strong engine, but it's coarse, with more idle noise than a good diesel.»

Because it gets fuel economy that's significantly better than the S400 Hybrid, particularly on the highway (the EPA rates the hybrid at 19/25 mpg city / highway, and Mercedes reckons that the diesel will earn a 20 / 31 - mpg rating), but is expected cost only a few thousand dollars more.

Unsurprisingly the diesels and petrol engines deliver different experiences, those TDIs are all about low and mid range grunt, the TFSI petrol units being faster and freer revving and demanding more work to extract their best.

The fuel savings between the two models are minimal at best, especially when you consider that diesel fuel often costs a bit more than gasoline.

The diesels deliver from 64.2 to 70.6 mpg combined, and emit as little as 104g / km of CO2, but it's the hybrid that offers best economy, delivering over a claimed 70mpg combined and more than 90mpg in town, while emitting less than 103g / km of CO2.

Petrol / diesel engines are outdated in about the same way as books, theatre, steaks or good wine - there are so many cheaper, simpler, more accessible or user - friendly alternatives, but life without them would suck.

The hybrid also manages to earn a better EPA rating on the highway, but the diesel feels more at home cruising at speed.

«The Silverado 4500HD / 5500HD trucks are the flagship of our full - line commercial truck portfolio and we've designed them to be among the best in the industry in maneuverability, serviceability, visibility, quietness and comfort, diesel fuel economy, and more,» said Ed Peper, General Motors Fleet VP, in a statement.

It's probably worth noting that diesels may well become significantly more expensive to run in future as governments clamp down on the pollution they produce - and some plan to ban diesel vehicles entirely in cities.

and it wouldn't have been bad had they just offered this car with a more powerful engine or V8, but no, instead anemic derivative engines and a diesel that's absolute crap, cause they're right, for the price of this car optioned you can get a much better BMW, Audi or MB.

It offers modest levels of entertainment even as a basic diesel but the more appealing options are the # 35,420 M240i and of course the M2, which is probably a better car than BMW's own M4.

Thanks for the reply I wan na fix caras for a living I'm in va there are a lot of shops around here as well as dealers I wan na work at a dealer I ain't scared of flat rate but there are a lot of jobs and techs that stop cause of the pay they tell me I am wastn my time I won't make money but I already been offered a job but at entry level what will I be doing are there more oppurtunities as a diesel tech I know it takes time to make money I am in it for a career any info will be helpful

To that extent the 1.6 CDTi engine with 134bhp and 236 lb ft seems like the better option — if you're relying on low down torque in the petrol then you might as well have the turbo diesel which has even more low down torque and actually revs as far as you want to rev the petrol.

This standard Ghibli may represent better value than the flagship S, but also occupies a strange gap in the UK market, appealing more to diesel un-friendly markets like the US.

These qualities make the powerplant feel more spry and more flexible than Volkswagen's very good (but less powerful) 2.0 - liter diesel.

«We can do lot more with today's propulsion systems, both gas and diesel, as you downsize and add direct - injection and electrification to those systems,» Smyth says, noting GM is working on all possible future powertrain technologies, including hybrid - and all - electric vehicles, as well as plug - in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells.

Yet still, in a world of digital sound augmented motors, whether you like them or not, modern diesels have become aurally bearable as well as getting increasingly more potent as you rev them.

The diesel is noticeably more nose - heavy and a bit joyless but it does suggest that the base petrol model, which shares the same chassis, will be good, clean fun.

That will help more buyers access the diesel powertrain, which was previously positioned well into the premium end of the Golf range.

And while the monster G55 AMG version will always grab the headlines, the G350 Bluetec diesel is torque - rich and much better suited to the boxy Wagen's more utilitarian nature.

Where applicable the Fastback is identically - priced to the hatchback (though starts at # 300 more, with no entry - level 99bhp model in the range), while an automatic transmission costs # 1200 more than a manual and the entry - level diesel option is the auspiciously well - priced SE at # 18,895.

EPA fuel economy figures for the diesel are still a ways off, but we can tell you that in the European test cycle it's nearly 25 percent more efficient than the GLK350; ours probably won't do quite as well, however, because the U.S. diesel doesn't get the auto stop / start system.

We reckon this drop in economy compared to the 1.6 - litre diesel is acceptable, as the extra power makes it a far more relaxing car to drive and much better suited to towing or carrying heavy loads.

The fact that diesel has more BTUs / gallon is good, too, but not the only reason a diesel engine is more efficient as a generator.

Its combined fuel economy of 44.1 mpg is bettered even by the considerably more powerful 3.0 - litre TDI diesel of the Q5, which goes to show how far Land Rover has to go before its oil - burning engines match the best in the class.

Plug - in petrol - electric Panamera makes a better case than ever to supplant the diesel best seller, but it still appeals more to the head than the heart

For those who are seeking even more thrills with their compact sedan, the Figo Aspire Sports edition is the car you should consider since the tweaked suspension makes the dynamics even better while the powerful diesel engine makes the car super fun to drive.

Yet, the best hatchbacks also need to cater for a range of drivers, often coming in a wide range of formats, including automatic, manual, petrol, diesel and, more recently, hybrid and all - electric configurations.

For drivers covering more miles annually, the diesels may be a better bet.

The Touareg's 28 - mpg EPA highway mileage — the best among six diesel - powered SUVs for sale in the United States — coupled with the vehicle's 26.4 - gallon fuel tank gives you an effective range of more than 700 miles.

The 2013 Range Rover Sport is expected to be powered by the 3.0 - litre V6 diesel engine, boasting of 255 BHP of power as well as the supercharged 5.0 — litre V8 petrol engine with more than 500 BHP of power.

Although it doesn't ride as comfortably as some rivals, whether you're tempted by the unique performance appeal of the V8 GTS, or the more cost - efficient diesel, the Maserati Quattroporte is well worth considering as an alternative to the German brands if you're shopping for a big luxurious saloon.

The 95bhp 1.3 - litre diesel costs about # 2,000 more than the cheapest petrol and its fuel economy of 76.3 mpg is significantly better, but it's slow, with 0 - 62mph again taking 12.3 seconds.

Something similar can be said about the first generation 1 Series with diesel engines providing better acceleration, more torque and more fun!

A frugal 1.2 litre petrol engine kicks off the range and is joined by two more petrol units, as well as two diesel engines.

In terms of handling the Micra diesel does feel more planted compared to the CVT, thanks to the extra weight and is one of the good cars when comes to drive and handling.

Having recently been updated, the current Quattroporte boasts (alongside its Ferrari - developed V8) more efficient petrol engines than before, as well as a diesel version.

And for 2011 it's got even better, particularly in the Freelander 2 HSE SD4 we have in for review, where Land Rover has done the sensible thing and tweaked the 2.2 litre diesel for a bit more oomph.