Each body style could be combined with either of the engines and trim levels — save for the Special estate which only
came with the larger engine.
The 2.0 TDI diesel versions are predicted to lose less money than more expensive
models with larger engines thanks to their lower list prices and impressive economy.
Normally, mid-sized executive
vehicles with larger engines aren't usually that efficient — and especially in comparison with the latest crop of cars with smaller, turbocharged units.
These engines have been designed to produce as much power as possible due to the fact that they have to
compete with larger engines that make power more easily.
The biggest
penalty with the larger engine is, predictably, fuel economy, although you won't see a huge difference between the V6 and V8 in either city or highway numbers.
This is the Porsche Cayman GT4, a potent Motorsport - developed version of the mid-engined sports car that's been
equipped with a larger engine from the 911 Carrera S and hooked up to a manual gearbox.
That said,
as with the larger engine, the 1.6 - liter can sound a bit strained at higher revs, but does make up for that a tad by being smooth and refined when you're just pootling about.
The current one is a well equipped Crossroad with the 3.6 litre engine — the 2.4 is adequate, by the way, unless you are a leadfoot driver — and I get about 20.4 mpg in my combination of highway / city
driving with the larger engine — slightly better with the smaller engine, but not significantly so.
The most economical six - cylinder models can achieve combined mileage figures approaching 20 mpg, while models
with larger engines generally hover between 14 and 16 mpg.
A new front
apron with large engine air intakes, distinctive side sills, a model - specific rear apron and a John Cooper Works spoiler differentiate the JCW from the standard 3 - Door MINI Hatch.
It's based on Chrysler Group's full - size LX platform but it's considered a pony car, which has traditionally been a smaller coupe or
convertible with a large engine.
With a supercharged 6.2 - liter V - 8 — that's 376 cubic inches — under the hood, the smallest
Cadillac with the largest engine amounts to a finely tuned blunt instrument.
[79] It was introduced at the 2010 Moscow Auto Show, and aimed to circumvent the additional taxes applied to
automobiles with large engine displacements and higher emissions; import cars in China over 3.0 L are subject to additional fees.
It ups the ante considerably on the last generation 911 GT2 RS — previously Porsche's most potent 911 — by making 79bhp
more with its larger engine, borrowed from the 911 Turbo S and tweaked.
My tester also included the stock six - speed manual transmission, and when
paired with the larger engine, it is rated at 20 miles per gallon in the city and 28 on the highway.
Although it delivers slightly less interior and cargo room than to old xA it replaced in 2008, the xD is
fitted with a larger engine and, more importantly, significantly more horsepower.
Chrysler also experimented with fitting a 5.2 - litre (318 ci) American - made V8 but decided that the body lacked the rigidity to
cope with the larger engine and the V8 version never went into production.
The engine bay is accessed via a propped - up bonnet and reveals a pretty conformist
layout with a large engine shroud and easy - to - find regular service points.
The Cadillac Escalade is a stellar luxury
choice with a larger engine and GM's excellent Magnetic Ride Control, but if you're looking for more off - road prowess, check out the Lexus LX 570 or the king of dirty luxury, the Range Rover.
The smaller engine was introduced in order to allow buyers to choose an Alfa Romeo coupé while avoiding the higher taxes on the models
with larger engine capacity, especially in Alfa Romeo's home Italian market.
Its 2.0 L TFSI engine features turbocharging and Audi FSI direct injection, helping it keep
pace with larger engine competitors while achieving superb mileage.
Perhaps with less intention to infiltrate the younger buyers market, Mercedes - Benz offers the similarly sized GLA, although it is only
available with larger engines, and an extra # 3000 - 4000 depending on spec.
Even with the larger engine and about 200 pounds (90 kilograms) more weight, the Mini Cooper S keeps its average fuel economy in the high 20s.