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fennj · 31st August 2007, 18:19

The 1.8 ivtec is a very clever engine that leaves many manufacturers behind. Lets not forget it was developed with economy in mind, and not power, for a 1.8 44mpg real world figures is class leading and when you want some power it's there, albeit at 5k rpm.

I find most turbo diesels to be a very relaxing drive but when you do push on I don't like how the power just disappears altogether. I certainly wouldn't swap mine for a diesel even if it is only a SHOC. Each to his own.

If this SOHC i-vtec petrol engine had another 400cc would it be faster than the 2.2 diesel ? Probably

31st August 2007, 18:19	#30 (permalink)
fennj Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th April 2007 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 187 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	The 1.8 ivtec is a very clever engine that leaves many manufacturers behind. Lets not forget it was developed with economy in mind, and not power, for a 1.8 44mpg real world figures is class leading and when you want some power it's there, albeit at 5k rpm. I find most turbo diesels to be a very relaxing drive but when you do push on I don't like how the power just disappears altogether. I certainly wouldn't swap mine for a diesel even if it is only a SHOC. Each to his own. If this SOHC i-vtec petrol engine had another 400cc would it be faster than the 2.2 diesel ? Probably