What is the difference between D gear and S gear in a car?

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DiMiranda
07/29/25 3:07pm
There are several differences between D gear and S gear in a car: 1. The advantage of D gear is that it is more fuel-efficient compared to S gear, but the disadvantage is that it has relatively less power and is not as responsive. 2. S gear is used for overtaking; after overtaking, you can switch back to D gear. S gear is a mode where the engine runs at higher RPMs, with the transmission shifting up later and downshifting earlier. The advantage of S gear is better vehicle performance, while the disadvantage is poorer fuel economy. It is suitable for overtaking and climbing hills. Here is some related information about D gear and S gear: 1. D gear is the drive mode, which is present in all automatic transmission vehicles. After shifting into D gear, the vehicle's computer will shift gears according to the preset program, operating entirely based on its logic. 2. S gear stands for Sport mode. After shifting into S gear, the computer's shifting logic changes, delaying upshifts to naturally provide stronger power.
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