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Petrol Engine v/s Diesel Engine

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Today in this article, we are going to discuss the major points of differences between, a petrol engine and a diesel engine, and their characteristics which make them suited for different purposes. Before discussing the differences between the construction of the two engines, let's begin with differentiating the fuel driving them. Petrol Petrol is a highly volatile fuel consisting mostly of the organic compounds, which is the end result of fractional distillation of petroleum. It is blended with additives, so as to enhance the quality of the fuel and increasing its performance characteristics, anti-corrosive nature, chemical stability, and also acts as a cleaning agent that keeps the fuel system clean and in good health. Petrol and air mixture inside the engine, requires an agent to ignite itself, that is, a "spark". Petrol may contain oxygen compounds, like Ethanol, to increase its combustibility. Petrol is also offered in various grades, usually called Octanes, which de...

Reasons why Suzuki S-Cross is still, a better value for money proposition.

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  The global product of Suzuki was launched in India in September 2015, badged as  Maruti Suzuki S-Cross,  and   was out for sale exclusively via  NEXA  outlets, entering into the Indian market with 1.6 and 1.3 litre turbodiesel unit, based on Fiat Multijet technology, under the hood.  Some may perceive it as an SUV, because of its body cladding, and wider look, some may perceive it as a "hatchback on steroids". While company acknowledges its product as a "Premium Crossover" rather than an "SUV". S-Cross 2015 was in every aspect different from its competitors in the segment-  Hyundai Creta ,  Nissan Terrano ,  Renault Duster , and  Ford EcoSport . Unlike, bold and muscular stance which its competitors flaunted,  S-Cross  clearly resembled a large hatchback, having rounded edges and a drooping front end, thus validating the "hatchback on steroids" proposition. Amongst the many factors which disqualified it from the league o...