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Old 12-26-2014, 08:51 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Anyway, in many other markets, 4-cyl high-speed turbodiesels up to 3-litre have been widely used in work trucks up to Class 5 due to their lower purchase cost and lower tax incidences when compared to bigger engines.
So which is 'bigger', a 3-liter inline 4, or a 3-liter V6? Which would (assuming the same sort of turbo, ignition, &c) make more power/get better fuel economy? But I bet if two identical-output engines, one a 4 and one a V6, were available as options, over 80% of Americans would choose the V6.
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