What is the difference between 1.5T and 1.5L in cars?

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LaAddyson
07/30/25 3:49am
The engine displacement of 1.5T and 1.5L refers to the nature of the car's engine. L stands for a naturally aspirated engine, while T represents a turbocharged engine. Below are the specific differences between 1.5T and 1.5L: 1. In terms of meaning: 1.5T indicates a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, and 1.5L represents a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. 2. In terms of power: 1.5T is better than 1.5L. Under the same displacement, the "T" engine is often much more powerful than the "L" engine. 3. In terms of fuel consumption: The fuel consumption of 1.5L models is lower than that of 1.5T models. This is because vehicles with "L" engines intake air while drawing fuel, resulting in lower fuel consumption.
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