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Petrol Cars - FAQs
Diesel engines are costly to manufacture as they have to endure the extremely high compression pressures that are required to combust the fuel. A catalytic converter aside, petrol cars usually don't need any additional hardware to keep tailpipe emissions in check, further reducing costs.
Petrol engines in high-performance cars use high-precision direct injectors to spray fuel as and when required, combining variable valve technology and modern turbochargers to extract as much power as possible throughout the combustion sequence and engine RPM.
Almost all modern diesel engines in passenger cars feature a turbocharger to optimise performance and reduce emissions. Similarly, many modern petrol cars are offered with turbocharged engines with either direct injection or multi-point fuel injection. While the latter is cheaper, direct-injection technology often delivers more power and superior fuel economy when comparing similarly sized petrol engines. It also allows a more precise quantity of fuel to be introduced into the engine at the exact moment it is needed for optimal combustion, preventing fuel wastage and boosting efficiency. However, since diesel engines rely on compression ignition, a similarly sized diesel engine will usually deliver higher fuel efficiency.
Trending Questions on Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts
I'm looking for a new car with an on-road budget of Rs 8-10 lakh in Mumbai. I want something that offers an enjoyable driving experience and has some character, along with no-nonsense reliability and ownership. Some important features for me are a decent infotainment and audio system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear AC vents to deal with Mumbai's humid summers, and automatic climate control. The car should also feel stable on the highway during long drives. I prefer a petrol car with a manual transmission, ideally with a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine. A turbo-petrol is also fine if it offers a good power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratio. Features such as alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seat covers and ventilated seats would be good to have, but aren't essential.
Hyundai i20Hello, I am searching for a sub-4-metre car under Rs 13 lakh. I am confused between a petrol automatic and a diesel manual, as a diesel automatic exceeds my budget. I liked the Brezza, but since we already own a Maruti and some interior parts have not changed in 10 years and resemble our older vehicle, I am not drawn to it. Our annual usage is about 8,000 kilometres. Because my parents will drive it mostly, I lean towards an automatic. Thank you.
Skoda KylaqHyundai VenueIs the Kia Sorento an equivalent alternative to the Toyota Innova Hycross? I want a petrol hybrid, and my maximum on-road budget is Rs. 40 lakh.
Toyota Innova HyCrossKia SorentoHi Autocar, I am looking to book a car this week. I have narrowed it down to one of 3 cars, all petrol automatic IVTs. My running is mostly 95% in the city (office commute in Mumbai traffic). My daily commute is around 15 km, so I don't want a turbo engine for bumper-to-bumper traffic. That comes out to roughly 5,000 km in annual running. I am 6 feet tall, so I wouldn't want something that feels cramped. New Seltos HTK+(O) New Elevate VX Bayon HX8 All of these are close to the Rs. 16 lakh ex-showroom price mark. I've driven the Seltos and the Elevate, and I really liked both of them. The Seltos feels more premium on the inside, which I feel is a feature worth having in a daily driver. The Elevate is brilliant, but it feels a bit cheap on the inside. It also lacks a panoramic sunroof; although I might use it only one day a year, given that it's priced the same as the Seltos, it feels like a miss. I know Honda engines are top-notch, but given my limited running and lack of driving enthusiast priorities, I'm not sure if that does justice to my needs. Now comes the Bayon. I haven't done a test drive yet as it is not available, but the Bayon pricing at the HX6 and HX8 trims seems very close to the Creta. I am tempted to go for the HX8 as it offers a 360-degree camera (which I think might be useful for parking since I am upgrading from a hatchback), but I wonder if I am getting a 'lesser car' compared to the Seltos. Which one would you recommend? I am keen on booking before Diwali and will see if there are any discounts on the Seltos (unlikely, though).
Kia SeltosHonda ElevateHyundai BayonLast Updated on: 3 Nov 2026