> > Mark, The diesel is turbocharged. It isn't an unfair advantage though,
whatever improves your efficency does the deed. The unfair comparison is
leaving out the weights. The diesel is a great lump. 1000 lbs. You get more
performance from the lighter gas engine. If you had to stake your life on a
drag race between the two trucks, which would you bet on?

I have a turbo diesel Dodge, and like it, and I'm betting on the gas

engine!

Bill Jepson

-Ted Boudreaux wrote:

Then again...

I drive an '02 VW Jetta TDI (direct injection turbodiesel).  The curb weight
of this car is within 100 lbs of the 2.0 gasoline car.

tedb

Thats about right. 25% more engine weight. What is the RPM red line for this
engine?  HP rating?

Paul Lamar
 
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