A STUDY ON ENGINE CAPACITY & FUEL ECONOMY IN THE INDIAN PASSENGER CARS COMPARED TO THE US PASSENGER CARS

This Engine Capacity is one of the key parameters impacting the Fuel Economy of automobiles. As the volume of the Engine capacity increases, the power output also increases. But, increased capacity eventually reduces mileage. The Fuel Economy of a car is inversely proportional to the engine capacity in a conventional design. The manufacturers keep upgrading the engines and strike a balance between power and Fuel Economy to meet customer expectations and Fuel Economy and emission norms. This Article analyses the relationship between Engine Capacity and the Fuel Economy in Indian Passenger Cars and identifies the need for a standardized process for measuring Fuel Economy.