Choosing the right engine technology when purchasing your next vehicle can reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and save money at the pump. Vehicle manufacturers are improving engine efficiency by using innovative technologies. Cylinder deactivation, turbochargers and stop-start technology are just a few examples to consider.
July 2016
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Engine technology Impact on fuel consumption
Engine technologies
impact on fuel consumption
Cylinder deactivation systems
A cylinder deactivation system can reduce fuel consumption by 4 to 10%.
can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders
when going downhill
when driving at a constant speed 4 to 10%
reduction in fuel consumption
Benefit of a 1 L/100 km reduction
$200* over 400 kgfuel cost savings of
* Fuel cost based on $1.00/L
BENEFITSCO2 reduction of
in fuel consumptionover 20,000 km
SAVINGS
Stop-start technology
Stop-start technology can reduce fuel consumption by 4 to 10% or more depending on driving conditions.
reduces fuel consumption and green house emissions by turning off the engine when the vehicle is idling and during deceleration at low speeds.
4 to 10%reduction
in fuel consumption
The engine shuts off after the brakes are applied and the vehicle is stopped.
The engine starts again when the brake pedal is released.
Turbochargers
When driven with fuel efficiency in mind, a turbocharged engine can reduce fuel consumption by 2 to 6%.
force air into the engine’s cylinders to increase power
2 to 6%reduction
in fuel consumption
AIR