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12-09-2012, 08:22 AM | #61 | |||
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12-09-2012, 12:40 PM | #62 | |||
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in the Jetta range yoiu choose between a 1.4L twin turbo a 2L turbo and the 2L TDI. I see you point comparing the 1.4L and the TDI but im betting the 2L turbo would be the nicest to drive it gets peak torque at 1700 RPM. & its 280NM plus ecconmy is not too bad.
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13-09-2012, 07:57 AM | #63 | |||
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13-09-2012, 12:10 PM | #64 | |||
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Im not anti diesel, but I think Petrol engine technology is taking a new turn.
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13-09-2012, 04:39 PM | #65 | |||
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13-09-2012, 05:16 PM | #66 | ||
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As technology moves along, Petrol would ultimately provide better effciancy then diesel (at least in road cars/small engines). Having control of the way the fuel is burn (spark etc) is a great advantage.
An interesting point is that diesel passanger cars are in decline...due to the development of engines like the EcoBoost. In europe, the likes of BMW are gearing up towards small capacity turbo petrol engines, and people are buying them... However, a car like the territory is bound to be used to tow things, and go on some (comparitvely) rougher grades terrain (hills etc) then the falcon, this is where having the Diesel is an advantage... So, i think ford have done the clever thing with the two models.
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13-09-2012, 05:25 PM | #67 | ||
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Why would you buy a ecoboost 2 petrol when the diesel is available?
Dosen't make any sense.
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13-09-2012, 05:59 PM | #68 | |||
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I doubt Ford could afford the double whammy of Ecoboost development costs on top of more lost I-6 sales. |
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13-09-2012, 06:18 PM | #69 | ||
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With diesel it could go in ute and sedan, Ecoboost is a waste of time as long as the I6 is around.
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13-09-2012, 09:09 PM | #70 | |||
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13-09-2012, 11:19 PM | #71 | |||
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Having driven the EcoBoost, I know I'd choose the EcoBoost over the six any day.
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14-09-2012, 09:18 PM | #72 | |||
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Anyone who thinks the Ecoboost could replace the I6 in the world of large car buyers is very wrong, the sales figures prove it. It might be the better option, but buyers don't want it. Or is that because Ford did nothing to market and sell its advantages? |
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