
Electric v hybrid v petrol v diesel: Driveline technologies compared and explained
We always talk about the different types of engine technologies in new cars, but how do they work? We take a closer look at electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel.
Type | ||
TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
Size (cc) | ||
1499 - 1998 | 1998 - 2993 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 1.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
Cylinders | ||
4, 3 | 6, 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
12 - 16 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
100kW - 190kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4500 - 7000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
Torque | ||
220Nm - 380Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
100 - 1500 | 1500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | - |