Engine Displacement | Daily commuting, long-distance travel | Industry: 1.5L-2.0L (ISO 2631) Base: 1.6L (BlueHDi 100) ▲ Advanced: 2.0L (BlueHDi 120) ▲▲ (20% more power) | Base balances power/economy; Advanced handles heavy loads ▲▲ (e.g., towing 1.5-ton trailers) | Base may underperform in towing; Advanced consumes 15% more fuel ▲▲ (5.2L/100km vs 4.8L/100km) |
Turbocharging Technology | Performance vehicles, sports cars | Industry: Optional (e.g., 1.5L engines) Base: 1.2 THP (turbocharged petrol) ▲ Advanced: 2.0 THP (dual-turbo) ▲▲ (40% more torque) | Base boosts 1.2L engine to 130HP ▲; Advanced delivers instant torque ▲▲ (0-100km/h in 7.5s) | Base may have turbo lag ▲; Advanced requires premium oil ▲▲ (costs +$200/year) |
Fuel Efficiency | Long commutes, eco-friendly driving | Industry: 5.5L/100km (Euro 6d) Base: 4.8L/100km (BlueHDi) ▲ Advanced: 5.2L/100km (Euro 6d) ▲ (performance trade-off) | Base saves 12% fuel vs competitors ▲; Advanced still meets Euro 6d ▲ | Base lacks power for aggressive driving ▲; Advanced’s fuel economy drops 7% ▲▲ |
Horsepower Output | High-speed driving, acceleration | Industry: 100-150HP (Euro 6d) Base: 100HP (1.2 PureTech) ▲ Advanced: 165HP (1.6 THP 165) ▲▲ (65% more power) | Base suffices for city driving ▲; Advanced accelerates 0-100km/h in 7.5s ▲▲ | Base may feel sluggish on highways ▲; Advanced strains clutch longevity ▲▲ (+$500 repair risk) |
Emissions Compliance | Emission-sensitive regions (e.g., EU) | Industry: Euro 6d (standard) Base: Euro 6d (BlueHDi) ▲ Advanced: Euro 6d + SCR ▲▲ (90% NOx reduction) | Base meets global standards ▲; Advanced reduces NOx to 0.05g/km ▲▲ (vs 0.1g/km) | Base requires AdBlue refill every 15k km ▲; Advanced adds $300 to maintenance ▲▲ |
Engine Durability | Heavy-duty use, commercial vehicles | Industry: Cast iron (standard) Base: Aluminum block ▲ (weight-saving) Advanced: Reinforced cast iron ▲▲ (20% thicker walls) | Base reduces weight by 20% ▲ (improves MPG); Advanced withstands 10k+ km without rebuild ▲▲ | Base’s aluminum may corrode in salt-heavy areas ▲; Advanced adds 150kg weight ▲▲ |