Any good non fan boy forums? 3 Make Engine Question
Looking for a forum where people discusses a wide variety of makes to some intellectual extent. Not looking for a fan boy forum looking for technical knowledge.
In the mean time, here is what I am curious about.
When I saw the 2.4L Buick Regal I was quite confused how it gets such crappy mileage compared to the Hyundai Sonata's GDI 2.4L which is stellar. So I started thinking weight... So I looked it up and the Regal weighs 1000lbs more than the Sonata, not sure how but it does. So it set my mind at ease. But then I thought to myself wait.. The Toyota Avalon/ Lexus ES/ Camry ect use the 3.5L V6 19/28 and it gets the same mileage as the Regal 19 city/31 hwy. I am very surprised that a 4 cylinder vehicle that is smaller than the other with a v6 gets the same estimated mpg in the city. I find it odd Buick is scrapping their base 2.4L model and making the eassist standard. Adding a semi hybrid thing that takes up 1/3 of your trunk space to get better mileage kinda sucks.
Hyundai 24/35
Standard Engine 2.4L 198 hp I4
Horsepower 198 @ 6300 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 184 @ 4250 RPM
Buick 19/30
Standard Engine 2.4L 182 hp I4
Horsepower 182 @ 6700 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 172 @ 4900 RPM
Toyota 19 / 28
Standard Engine 3.5L 268 hp V6
Horsepower 268 @ 6200 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 248 @ 4700 RPM