What is the difference between 1.5 and 1.5T car engines?

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SanAnderson
07/30/25 10:54am
Automobile engine 1.5 and 1.5T difference is as follows: 1. 1.5L refers to a 1.5 naturally aspirated engine. While 1.5T means a turbocharger is added on the basis of a 1.5 naturally aspirated engine, that is, 1.5T is a turbocharged engine. 2. 1.5L indicates that the car is equipped with a 1.5L displacement naturally aspirated engine. While 1.5T indicates that the car is equipped with a 1.5L displacement turbocharged engine. The specific differences between 1.5 and 1.5T are as follows: 1. Power: In terms of power, 1.5T is better than 1.5L. Under the same displacement, the one with "T" is often much more powerful than the one with "L". Just like the domestic independent car, which is also the best-selling SUV in China—the Haval H6, if you choose the one with "T", 1.5T can meet daily use. If you choose the one with "L", the minimum is 2.4L. 2. Fuel consumption: Generally, the fuel consumption of 1.5L models is lower than that of 1.5T models. Because the car with "L" will inhale air while sucking oil, so the fuel consumption of the one with "L" is lower. 3. Reliability: The engine with "L" has been used for a long time, so the technology is more mature and the reliability is higher. On the other hand, the engine with "T" has a shorter service life, the technology is not very mature, and the temperature of the turbocharged engine during operation is much higher than that of the naturally aspirated engine, so the service life will be shorter. 4. Maintenance cost: The reliability of the 1.5L engine is relatively high, and the failure rate during use is relatively low, so the daily maintenance cost is quite low. On the other hand, for the 1.5T engine, when the car's mileage reaches 150,000 kilometers, the turbocharger may need to be replaced, and the maintenance cost of the engine with "T" is more, and the maintenance cost is much higher.
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