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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). Currently applied in the new Golf and Golf Variant ( earlier post ), the 1.5 The NEDC extra-urban figure drops as low as 4.0

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine Economy 257

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APRIL 19, 2011

TDI Clean Diesel; and the 2.0L Volkswagen’s DSG 6-speed dual-clutch transmission will be offered on the TDI Clean Diesel and 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel engine produces 140 hp (104 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 N·m) of torque. The optional 6-speed automatic offers manufacturer estimates of 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 218

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The Macan S Diesel is the economical long-distance runner of the three Macan models. liter V6 turbo diesel engine achieves NEDC fuel consumption figures of between just 6.3 mpg US ), which corresponds to a CO 2 value of between 164 and 159 g/km. Nevertheless, the Macan S Diesel accelerates from 0 to 100 km in just 6.3

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Porsche SUV Diesel MPG 218

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JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. Average diesel take rates. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Model year.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy 150

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JANUARY 1, 2020

In comparison, over the same period, the best-selling body type—SUV—saw an increase of just 16.4%. as well as average combined mpg (14.6 mpg vs. 17.8 liter diesel engine and 5,530 lbs. For example, pickups from the 2019 model year had an average base MSRP of $44,039—an increase of 35.1% vs. 2,186 lbs.)

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F-150 Price 2019 2010 195

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cummins is one year into a four year program (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems) to develop, in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), a new light-duty diesel truck engine that will meet Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission requirements while achieving at least a 40% fuel economy improvement (26.1 mpg US vs. 18.6

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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JULY 16, 2013

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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MARCH 16, 2009

liter diesel to its Zafira van line-up as its first ecoFLEX model. mpg UK (5.3 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. By comparison, the 1.9 mpg UK (6.0 mpg US) fuel economy rating. Vauxhall has added a 1.7-liter ecoFlex Zafira has a combined cycle fuel consumption of 53.3 L/100km, 44.4 L/100km, 39.2

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Diesel MPG Fuel Economy GM 150

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AUGUST 23, 2010

diesel engine with fuel consumption of 5.2 L/100km (45 mpg US) and a 15% reduction in CO 2 emissions in comparison to the previous 2.0-liter liter diesel. diesel engine, offering more power and torque as fuel consumption of 4.4 diesel engine, offering more power and torque as fuel consumption of 4.4

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Mazda Fuel MPG Diesel 210

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AUGUST 9, 2013

Mercedes-Benz also introduced the new diesel E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition, with CO 2 emissions of 114 grams/km. mpg US), with CO 2 emission of 147 g/km. kg of natural gas per 100 kilometers in comparison to the predecessor model. Diesel Engines Europe Natural Gas' The E 200 Natural Gas Drive uses 4.3 l/100 km (53.5

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Mercedes Gas Gasoline MPG 311

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Additionally, the A 200 CDI 4MATIC and A 220 CDI 4MATIC represent the first all-wheel-drive diesel models forming part of the new generation of compact cars from Mercedes-Benz. mpg US)—7% less compared to its predecessor. The top diesel models—A 220 CDI, B 220 CDI and CLA 220 CDI—have also been revamped.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

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JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The two-cylinder diesel is very audible when it runs.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Subaru is now applying the 110 kW (148 hp) boxer diesel engine in the Impreza hatchback in Europe. liter diesel already appears in Legacy, Outback and Forester. 100km (40 mpg US), with acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in a 9.0 The boxer diesel is matched to a six-speed manual gearbox. Earlier post.). The Impreza 2.0D

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Diesel MPH Gasoline Convert 186

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AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The second proposed label retains the current label’s focus on miles per gallon (MPG) and annual fuel costs, while updating the overall design and adding the required new comparison information on fuel economy and emissions. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

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MARCH 31, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. The C 180 with manual transmission shows a drop in fuel consumption in comparison to its predecessor from between 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG 252

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APRIL 28, 2015

km/L (42 mpg US, 5.6 mpg US, 7.0 mpg US, 6.9 Global comparison of light truck/light commercial vehicle fuel economy standards (in mpg or km/L under CAFE test cycle). The new standards will require that the fuel economy of model year 2022 light and medium commercial vehicles sold in Japan average 17.9

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Fuel Economy Japan Economy Light 150

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The 140 PS diesel version has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 mpg US), equivalent to 150 g/km CO 2 , while fuel consumption for the 170 PS version is 5.8 mpg US), equivalent to 152 g/km CO 2. For the Passat Alltrack with a 140 PS TDI, Volkswagen will offer all-wheel drive as an option. l/100 km (41.3 l/100 km (40.6

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MPG SUV 2012 Gasoline 186

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The review found that in the US, average tractor-trailer fuel consumption rates for the entire fleet are approximately 39 L/100 km (6 mpg). mpg), while tests of individual vehicles done by trucking magazines suggest somewhat higher average rates of consumption at approximately 36 to 38 L/100 km (6.5

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Fuel Economy China Fuel Europe 150

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Depending on the model, the savings achieved by all currently available model series in comparison with the corresponding predecessors lie in the double-digit percentage range while simultaneously offering significantly increased performance. l/100 km (24 mpg US). L/100 km (25 mpg US). L/100 km (29 mpg US).

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Fuel Economy Cayenne Porsche Economy 236

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MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). L/100km (170 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36 g/km.

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

liters of diesel per 100 km (73.5 l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6 l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. By way of comparison: the 18 PS weaker corresponding engine in the already fuel-efficient previous model (90 kW / 122 PS) consumed 6.2

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

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MARCH 4, 2010

The chart shows heat release from a standard diesel combustion cycle (solid black line), overlaid with the heat release from a TSCi cycle (dashed blue line). Researchers at Syracuse University are working on a method to prepare, inject and combust supercritical diesel fuel. As a comparison, the 2010 Prius delivers 51 mpg US (4.6

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The White Paper was published by the US Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars, a national organization focused on promoting technology neutral policies and the energy efficiency and environmental benefits of advanced clean diesel technology. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG. Offered with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic, the fuel efficiency has been increased up-to 29 mpg city/43 highway/34 combined with the manual. Topping 40 mpg on the highway is a big plus for this compact sedan, though we can’t talk how it felt on the road–yet.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 71

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Following the introduction of the Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in PSA Peugeot Citroën diesel vehicles ( earlier post ), the two companies are now planning to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars. Elements of the “Hybrid Air” hydraulic hybrid powertrain under development for B, C, and D vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid 2016 Gasoline-Electric Fuel 391

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JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

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JANUARY 14, 2015

EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 l/100 km) combined—1 mpg shy of RAM’s EcoDiesel—the F-150’s life-cycle environmental and economic performance “ leaves RAM and others in the dust ,” according to ASG. ASG’s 2015 Study assessed 225 light-duty truck models. Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% Both the Freightliner hybrid model and the conventional model use a Mercedes-Benz MBE 904 four-cylinder diesel engine. greater than the diesel van group’s 10.2 Source: Lammert 2009.

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid 210

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4 L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 EV fuel economy is based on a 2012 Nissan LEAF—99 mpg gasoline equivalent (mpgge) (equivalent to 2.4 The CNGV is based on a 2012 Honda Civic natural gas vehicle with a combined EPA label fuel economy of 30.9

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

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JANUARY 18, 2013

Vehicles from model years 2003 to 2012 with a wide variety of powertrains were represented and included two hybrid sedans and a diesel sedan. Percent mpg decrease for a given 10 mph increase based on 74 vehicles. A comparison of the three histograms shows a slight shift toward higher mpg penalties for each 10-mph speed increase.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH 326

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MAY 9, 2012

Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Eaton have demonstrated the application of downspeeding and supercharging a diesel vehicle, in conjunction with optimizing transmission gear ratios and the shift schedule, to deliver a greater improvement in fuel economy than a downsped and turbocharged configuration.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Eaton 199

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

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JANUARY 8, 2013

liter V6 TDI Biturbo diesel, and was not available in the US. As a comparison, the Audi SQ5 TDI produces 230 kW (313 hp), with peak torque of 650 N·m (479 lb-ft). liters of fuel per 100 km in the NEDC (21 mpg US). New Audi SQ5. Click to enlarge. The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L

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Audi Detroit Gasoline Engine 210

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

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APRIL 18, 2022

Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 4-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined with front-wheel drive, and 21/27/23 mpg with AWD.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81