Small turbo engines don't deliver

In the quest for better fuel economy, Ford is offering small turbocharged engines in the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape. And Chevy put a turbo engine in its Chevrolet Cruze. But Consumer Reports' tests find those small engines come up short. Find out how other vehicles perform with our Guide to Fuel Economy: http://bit.ly/QxSuoQ

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[Martin Smith]

Don't shoot the messenger.

[jldude84]

God this shit is getting old. Could CR be any further up the imports' ass?

[misterbear1984]

LOL..just stating what they've noticed.

[Luis Rosales]

Its to be expected using turbos as a Fuel Efficient alternative right now, in its early stages so results may be crap hopefully later on we'll see improvements.

[splewy]

Keep in mind that Consumer Reports fuel economy rating are practically worst case scenario numbers. I drive fairly aggressively and get way better mileage that CR rate my car at.

[Brian Larger]

I would love to hear how someone can get 27 miles per gallon in the Chevy Cruze Eco.

[Manuel Neuer]

I would say MINI is Germany's worst car. BMW, Merc, Audi and VW are all amazing vehicles. Don't smash it until you've driven one.

[Manuel Neuer]

Mini is known to be one of-if not THE most unreliable vehicle in production today, just FYI.

[Manuel Neuer]

"small turbo engines don't deliver"

- future 2014 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG has a turbo Inline 4cyl yielding nearly 350hp.

[iwantmycigarette]

Turbos need to be replaced sometime down the line. Oh with an American car? That won't be a very long time.

[aaaredskin]

Another one of their hit pieces against American cars.....

[henchicken1]

i own one with a hemi engine and at times it is so smooth you can not tell its running! my only complaint with the car is the over intrusive traction control system..... A predator tune took care of that and now it is perfect!! it actually gets better gas mileage running on all eight cylinders then with the mds activated!!!