As for the engines, the 2017 A3 comes with a brand new 1.4 - litre TFSI turbocharged petrol engine (150PS / 250Nm)
with cylinder deactivation tech, which has replaced the 1.8 - litre TFSI unit available in the pre-facelift model.
I'd say that after 30 plus years of messing
with cylinder deactivation tech, this will * probably * work very well.
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a choice between a 5.3 - and 6.2 - liter V - 8, both
with cylinder deactivation tech that's capable of shutting off all but one cylinder.
Not exact matches
The engine was designed from the ground up
with cylinder deactivation and integrated stop / start
tech to help save fuel.
Turbocharged and utilising
cylinder deactivation tech and a petrol particulate filter, it makes a sturdy 161bhp
with 184 lb ft of torque, delivered through either a six - speed manual or seven - speed
The V8 itself is a new - generation 32 - valve «hot - vee» unit,
with VAG's complete arsenal of fuel saving
tech like
cylinder deactivation and pre-emptive start stop.
It's also fitted
with active
cylinder deactivation tech which comes in handy for cutting down fuel consumption at higher speeds.
Although the first wave of hybrid trucks were met
with indifference, the technology is poised to make a comeback
with hybrid versions of the Ram 1500 and Ford F - 150 coming soon, while each of the big three have gradually implemented various fuel saving
tech like
cylinder deactivation, lightweight construction, automatic stop - start, efficient diesel and downsized turbocharged engines.