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      06-22-2011, 09:22 AM   #12
Douggie
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Mancim is absolutely correct. The 18i with the small 2.0L 4-cyl (without turbo) is really underpowered for a heavy car. The engine has to rev higher to have enough torque to get the car moving (especially from stand-still). This is simple physics (power to weight ratio) and there is not much we can do.

The diesel and turbo versions should get better fuel consumption because these engines generate much more torque at lower RPMS.
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