Diesel engines have firmly entered the market of cars, and in some segments even replace gasoline engines. Previously they were the lot of only trucks. Even installed on passenger cars they were considered low-power and slow engines. However, progress does not stand still, and technology has made it possible to make the engine not only worse, but better and more durable than gasoline analogues. A high degree of compression of fuel makes diesel engines more economical in relation to gasoline. There are also a number of advantages of this type of unit: higher efficiency, less fuel consumption, safer in terms of ignition, low toxicity, endurance, water resistance and much more. Let's consider the best diesel engines of cars on an example of models on which they are established with cost to one million rubles.
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Peugeot 408
Peugeot 408. One of the relatively cheap cars on the market is a novelty, and so far motorists regard it with disbelief. Equipped with a 1.6 liter diesel engine and a horsepower of 112 horses, the Peugeot 408 spends an average of 6.2 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers. The large space in the cabin and the large volume of the trunk make it even more attractive for the car enthusiast. In addition, the manufacturer says that the car is adapted to Russian roads and climate. The only downside of the configuration of the auto presented in the Russian market is a 5-speed manual transmission. Maybe because of this the announced price is 632 thousand rubles.
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Citroen C4
Citroen C4. In the higher price category, the PSA model is presented. The characteristics of the diesel engine are the same as those of its compatriot. That is, the engine capacity of 1.6 liters and capacity of 112 horses consumes at the request of the manufacturer only 4.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. According to experts this is a very optimistic statement. The car is equipped with a robotic 6-speed gearbox, though not quite modern. The cost of the car is 150 thousand rubles more expensive than the Peugeot 408 and is 793 thousand rubles.
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Opel Meriva
Opel Meriva. This compact minivan( compact) is considered the most affordable in our market. Equipped with a 1.7 liter diesel engine, it is slightly inferior to its fellow horses. Variations of 100 and 110 horses are suggested.6.4 liters of fuel consumes the car for 100 kilometers. Variations with a 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox are also presented. Motorists living in large cities prefer the "automatic" way, as it greatly simplifies the movement in the city. Potential buyers can be confused only by the price, from 777 thousand rubles. Also, there are many additional options from which you can choose a suitable option for yourself.
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Kia Soul
Kia Soul. Although the car is a five-door hatchback, the Korean manufacturer has tried to make it the most like an SUV.The power of the diesel engine is 128 horsepower, 1.6 liters.7,4 liters of fuel is spent for 100 kilometers. The engine is in no way inferior to its European and American counterparts in either power or torque. In just 11.7 seconds the car accelerates to 100 km / h. Disadvantage can be considered only a very capacious trunk. On the contrary, a 6-speed automatic box will attract a wider audience of motorists.
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Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf. Every year the manufacturer tries to present to the car enthusiasts an updated version of this model, which in turn becomes more expensive and not the same characteristics as the previous one. But in the market you can find a variant with a 2-liter diesel engine, with a capacity of 110 horsepower. Power is certainly not as big as other models of this series, but from this it does not become less dynamic and economical.6.4 liters of fuel is spent per 100 kilometers. Due to its maneuverability and ease of operation, even a 5-speed mechanics is not put in the minus car. The price for this equipment is from 815 thousand rubles, adding options accordingly raises the price.
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Ford Focus
Ford Focus. This Ford model is very popular in the Russian market. However, the option with a diesel engine has not gained such popularity. It's all about the price of a diesel model, which is almost a quarter more expensive than a gasoline one. The cost of the car starts at 847 thousand rubles. For such money, you get a 2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 140 horses.6-step robotized selective transmission. Despite the large volume, 6.4 liters of fuel consumes an engine per 100 km.ways. On diesel all the dynamic advantages of the car are revealed, acceleration to 100 in just 9.5 seconds.
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Hyundai i30 Wagon
Hyundai i30 Wagon .Koreans represent the diesel version of this model only in the body of the "station wagon".The model is a novelty in the market. The power unit under the hood is 128 horsepower. Its volume is 1.6 liters. Almost 8 liters of fuel is spent per 100 km.way, which is slightly larger than some representatives of this segment. Advantages of the station wagon are its spacious interior and a large trunk with a volume of 530 liters. Buy Hyundai i30 Wagon at a cost of 900 thousand rubles. Configurations of more comfortable equipment will cost more, which frightens off buyers.
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Peugeot 3008
Peugeot 3008. Presented as a "crossover" in appearance is really similar. However, it is a fairly convenient "compact".This type of body provides a spacious interior and a large trunk. And making it look like a crossover great ground clearance is a definite plus in favor of the car. Here it should be noted that the corresponding rigid suspension and not very modern gearbox "robot" like the C4 makes its spoon of tar. Despite its appearance, it is considered a passenger car with a diesel engine.5.2 liters consumes such an engine for 100 km.ways. The Peugeot 3008 can be bought at a cost of 950 thousand rubles.
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Skoda Octavia Combi
Skoda Octavia Combi. "You have to pay for pleasure", this statement is very accurate approach to this model of Skoda. A spacious salon, thought over to trifles instrument panel, a large trunk is not a complete list of the merits of the car. Under the hood is a 2 liter diesel engine with a capacity of 140 horses. The engine needs 8 seconds to accelerate the car to 100 km / h. Consumption of 7.2 liters of fuel per 100 km.ways. In the variation with the body "wagon" the volume of the trunk of 580 liters makes it a passenger van. The manufacturer offers an option only with a 6-step robotic preselective transmission. For all this will need to pay off a million rubles.
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Opel Insignia
Opel Insignia .It is the most affordable diesel car in class "D".The power of the 2 liter unit is 160 horsepower. Variations are offered with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The cost in the area of one million rubles does not seem too high when you get acquainted with the car. Comfortable interior, stylish design of the whole car, excellent handling, dynamism and many other qualities presented by the manufacturer will not disappoint the most refined motorist.
