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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Let's now consider a modern car as an example: the Peugeot 3008
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It's available in some markets with a 1.6L turbodiesel fitted with idle-stop, and a hybrid version with a 2.0L turbodiesel providing FWD with the electric motor bolted to the rear axle. In this case, the hybrid version doesn't really provide such a great improvement in fuel savings, in spite of the 4WD being a nice feature. Then, we must consider the overall energy expense to manufacture and to perform the maintenance, the more intense mineral extraction (or eventually a higher demand for recycled materials which could be used for other purposes) and the disposal of the batteries.
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Non-hybrid has a smaller engine than the hybrid, while both have turbos?! How does that make any sense?!
What size engine would you guys put in the hybrid?