Best Diesel Engines Ever

 

Engine Name Displacement Configuration Key Features Years Produced Cars Using It
Volkswagen 1.9 TDI (ALH) 1.9L Inline-4 Reliability, fuel efficiency 1998-2006 VW Golf, Passat, Jetta, Audi A3
Fiat 1.3 Multijet 1.3L Inline-4 Compact, highly fuel-efficient 2003-present Fiat Punto, Opel Corsa, Suzuki Swift
Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTD 1.9L Inline-4 Smooth power delivery, durable 1997-2014 Alfa Romeo 156, 147, 159
Alfa Romeo 2.4 JTD 2.4L Inline-5 Powerful, refined, and robust 1997-2011 Alfa Romeo 156, 159, Fiat Croma
Toyota D-4D 2.0L-3.0L Inline-4 Durable, low emissions, responsive 2000-present Toyota Avensis, RAV4, Hilux
Hyundai/Kia 1.6 CRDi 1.6L Inline-4 Compact, economical, reliable 2005-present Hyundai i30, Kia Ceed, Kia Rio
Peugeot/Citroën HDi 2.0L Inline-4 Efficient, low NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) 1998-present Peugeot 406, Citroën C5, Ford Mondeo (as Duratorq)
Mazda RF 2.0L Inline-4 Simplicity, longevity 1981-2003 Mazda 323, Ford Laser
Volvo D5 2.4L Inline-5 Smooth, strong performance 2001-2016 Volvo S60, V70, XC70
Renault 1.5 dCi 1.5L Inline-4 Compact, frugal, widely adopted 2001-present Renault Clio, Dacia Duster, Nissan Qashqai
Honda N22A i-CTDi 2.2L Inline-4 Refined, reliable, high efficiency 2003-2010 Honda Accord, CR-V
Skoda 1.6 TDI 1.6L Inline-4 Economical, versatile 2009-present Skoda Octavia, VW Golf, Audi A3

Highlights:

  1. Fiat 1.3 Multijet:
    • A benchmark for small diesel engines with excellent efficiency and widespread use.
  2. Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTD:
    • A versatile diesel engine offering a great balance of power and efficiency, perfect for sporty and family cars.
  3. Alfa Romeo 2.4 JTD:
    • Known for its higher power output, providing smooth performance in larger sedans like the Alfa Romeo 159.
  4. Toyota D-4D:
    • Legendary durability and reliability across multiple Toyota platforms.
  5. Hyundai/Kia 1.6 CRDi:
    • One of the best small diesels for modern vehicles with a focus on economy and low emissions.
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