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

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