What is the difference between 1.5T and 1.6L? Which one is more fuel-efficient?
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Generally, the maximum power of a 1.5T engine ranges between 100 to 130 kilowatts, while that of a 1.6L engine is below 100 kilowatts. The 1.5T engine has higher power output, which naturally results in higher fuel consumption. The differences between the two displacement types are as follows: 1.6L: The 1.6L is a naturally aspirated engine. Naturally aspirated engines are a type of automotive intake system that draws air into the combustion chamber without the use of any supercharger, relying solely on atmospheric pressure. Modern engines can be categorized into naturally aspirated and forced induction types, with the latter further divided into mechanical supercharging, turbocharging, and the latest pressure wave supercharging. 1.5T: The 1.5T is a turbocharged engine. A turbocharged engine refers to an engine equipped with a turbocharger. A turbocharger is essentially an air compressor that increases the intake air volume by compressing air. It utilizes the inertial force of exhaust gases expelled by the engine to drive a turbine in the turbine chamber, which in turn drives a coaxial impeller. The impeller then pressurizes the air delivered through the air filter pipeline, forcing it into the cylinders under increased pressure.
