What does a displacement of 1498ml equate to in terms of turbocharging (T)?
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Displacement and turbocharging are not directly related. A 1.5T turbocharged engine has a displacement of 1498ml, but a naturally aspirated 1.5L engine also has a displacement of 1498ml. Definition of displacement: Displacement (Swept-volume), a specialized term in hydraulic transmission, refers to the volume of fluid inhaled or exhausted per stroke or cycle. Classification by level: According to the standards in mainland China, it is categorized as: mini cars (displacement below 1L), compact cars (displacement 1.0-1.6L), mid-size cars (displacement 1.6-2.5L), executive cars (displacement 2.5-4.0L), and luxury cars (displacement above 4L).
I've been in the car business for over a decade, dealing with displacement data every day. 1498 milliliters converts to approximately 1.5 liters, which is labeled as 1.5T according to common automaker naming conventions. However, it's important to note that the 'T' after the displacement value only indicates the engine uses turbocharging technology and isn't directly related to the actual milliliter figure. Some manufacturers label 1490ml as 1.5T, while others may label 1520ml as 1.5T too. Most Japanese and German 1.5T models on the market today fall between 1490-1500ml, like the Civic's 1498ml engine. When car shopping, don't just focus on the numbers - test driving to feel the turbo lag and power response is more important.
