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A good place to stay abreast with the current line up of diesel vehicles being sold in the US is the Diesel Technology Forum.
Cars, Trucks and SUVs
Fuel economy information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and can be found at fueleconomy.gov. Additional information on Powertrain, Torque and Horsepower ratings has been supplied by vehicle manufacturers.
Mercedes-Benz 2007 E320 BLUETEC Sedan
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 2,987-cc DOHC 24-valve V-6
Maximum Torque - 388 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 208 HP @ 3800 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 26
Highway - 37
Highway Range - 780
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Gas Model
Powertrain - 3,498-cc DOHC 24-valve V-6
Maximum Torque - 258 lb-ft @ 2,400 - 5,000 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 19
Highway - 26
Highway Range - 548
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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 3.0L CRD (Diesel)
Maximum Torque - 376 lb/ft @ 1600-2800 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 215 HP @ 3800 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 19
Highway - 23
Highway Range - 425 miles
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Gas Model
Powertrain - 3.7L, V6 (Gas)
Maximum Torque - 235 lb/ft @ 4000 rpm Maximum Horsepower - 210 HP @ 5200 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 17
Highway - 22
Highway Range - N/A
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Mercedes-Benz 2007 ML320 CDI
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 3.0L 24-valve V-6 diesel engine
Maximum Torque - 398 lb-ft @ 1,400 - 2,800 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 215 HP @ 3800 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 21
Highway - 27
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Gas Model
Powertrain - 3.5L 24-valve V-6 engine.
Maximum Torque - 258 lb-ft @ 2,400 - 5,000 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 17
Highway - 21
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2007 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 5.0L V-10 diesel engine
Maximum Torque - 553 lb-ft
Maximum Horsepower - 310 HP
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 17
Highway - 22
Highway Range - 581 miles
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Gas Model
Powertrain - 3.6L V-6 gas engine
Maximum Torque - 266 lb-ft
Maximum Horsepower - 276 HP
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 16
Highway - 20
Highway Range - 528 miles
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Mercedes-Benz 2007 R320 CDI
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 3.0L 24-valve V-6 diesel engine
Maximum Torque - 398 lb-ft @ 1,600 - 2,800 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 215 hp @ 3,800 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 21
Highway - 28
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Gas Model
Powertrain - 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V-6 engine
Maximum Torque - 258 lb-ft @ 2,400 - 5,000 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 16
Highway - 21
Highway Range - 445 miles
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
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Coming in 2008
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Heavy-Duty Trucks, Pickups and SUVs
The U.S. EPA does not rate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 lbs. Click here
to read the official EPA test requirements. Information on Powertrain,
Torque and Horsepower has been provided by vehicle manufacturers.
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD
Motor Trend's "Truck of the Year"
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - Duramax Diesel V8 (Diesel)
Maximum Torque - 650 lb/ft @ 1600 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 360 HP @ 3000 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 13 Highway - 18
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Gas Model Powertrain - Vortec 6000 V8 (Gas)
Maximum Torque - 360 lb/ft @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 300 HP @ 4400 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 13 Highway - 18
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Mileage data
provided by Intellichoice.com. This mileage is listed for the 2007
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LS Long Bed 2WD configuration of
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2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Regular/Quad Cab
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 5.9L, Cummins Turbodiesel HO (Diesel)
Maximum Torque - 610 lb/ft @ 1600 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 325 HP @ 2900 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 13
Highway - 18
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Gas Model Powertrain - 5.7L, V-8 (Gas)
Maximum Torque - 345 lb/ft @ 4200 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 345 HP @ 5200 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 14
Highway - 18
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Mileage
data provided by Intellichoice.com. This mileage is listed for the 2007
Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie 2WD configuration of the Ram. |
2007 Ford Super Duty F250
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Diesel Model Powertrain - 6.0L, V8 (Diesel) Maximum Torque - 570 lb/ft @ 2000 rpm Maximum Horsepower - 325 HP @ 3300 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 13
Highway - 18
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Gas Model Powertrain - 5.4L, V8 (Gas) Maximum Torque - 365 lb/ft @ 3750 rpm Maximum Horsepower - 300 HP @ 5000 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 13
Highway - 18
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Mileage data
provided by Intellichoice.com. This mileage is listed for the 2006 Ford
F250 Super Duty Regular Cab XL 2WD configuration of the F250. |
2007 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD
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Diesel Model Powertrain - Duramax 6600 Turbo-Diesel V8(Diesel)
Maximum Torque - 660 lb/ft @ 1500 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 365 HP @ 3000 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 13
Highway - 18
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Gas Model
Powertrain - Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI(Gas)
Maximum Torque - 373 lb/ft @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 353 HP @ 4400 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 13
Highway - 18
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Mileage
data provided by Intellichoice.com. This mileage is listed for the 2007
GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLT 2WD configuration of the Sierra. |
Other Diesel Vehicles
2007 Chevrolet Express 2500 Work Van
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 6.0 L Duramax (Diesel)
Maximum Torque - 460 lb/ft
Maximum Horsepower - 250 HP
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 13
Highway - 17
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Gas Model
Powertrain - Vortec 4.3 L (Gas)
Maximum Torque - 260 lb/ft
Maximum Horsepower - 195 HP
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 12
Highway - 16
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Mileage data provided by Intellichoice.com. This mileage is listed for the 2007 Express 2500 Work Van. |
2007 Dodge Sprinter Van
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Diesel Model Powertrain - 2.7L, I-5 (Diesel) Maximum Torque - 243 lb/ft @ 1600 rpm Maximum Horsepower - 154 HP @ 4000 rpm Fuel Economy (mpg) City - 22
Highway - 24
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Mileage
data provided by Intellichoice.com. This mileage is listed for the 2006
Dodge Sprinter 2500 High Ceiling w/118" WB Van configuration of the
Sprinter. |
2007 Ford E-Series Full Size Van
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 6.0 PowerStroke, 32 Valve V8 (Diesel)
Maximum Torque - 440 lb/ft @ 2000 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 235 HP @ 3300 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 13
Highway - 17
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Gas Model
Powertrain - Triton SOHC 20 Valve V10 (Gas)
Maximum Torque - 420 lb/ft @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 305 HP @ 4250 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 12
Highway - 16
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Mileage data provided by Intellichoice.com. This mileage is listed for the 2006 Ford E350 Super Duty XL Passenger Van |
2007 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo Van
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Diesel Model
Powertrain - 6.6L Duramax (Diesel)
Maximum Torque - 460 lb/ft @ 1600 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 250 HP @ 3200 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 13
Highway - 17
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Gas Model
Powertrain - Vortec 6.0L V8 (Gas)
Maximum Torque - 360 lb/ft @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Horsepower - 300 HP @ 4000 rpm
Fuel Economy (mpg)
City - 12
Highway - 16
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Mileage data provided by Intellichoice.com. This mileage is listed for the 2007 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo Van. |
We invite you to join the discussion of diesel vehicles over in the Biodiesel Vehicles section of our forums.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. may import the VW Polo to the United States around 2010. It will compete head to head with the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Smart. eGMCarTech
predicts that the gasoline version will probably come first and and
possibly be followed by the BlueMotion three cylinder 1.4 liter direct
injection turbodiesel. Polo BlueMotion has the ability to achieve 72.4
mpg and is said to be cleaner than a Toyota Prius. For those thinking
green and thrify the VW Polo BlueMotion on biodiesel might be something
to save your spare change for?
We invite you to join the discussion of diesel vehicles over in the Biodiesel Vehicles section of our forums.
General Motors-Global. Flex fuel vehicles- Gas stations and vehicles being filled up with gasoline. Beth Lowery, General Motors. Samuel Bodman, U.S. Secretary of Energy. Suani Coelho, Deputy Secretary of the Environment, Brazil.
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Ethanol vs. Gasoline General Motors - Global Includes soundbites from Tom Stephens (General Motors), Rick Hittle (Arizona Petroleum), Drew Maxwell (reporter)
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