Diesel Cars, Trucks and SUVs Available in U.S. in 2010
A new generation of clean diesel cars, light trucks and SUVs is now available and offer consumers a new choice in fuel-efficient and low-emissions technology. Clean diesel is a proven technology that is clean, quiet and fun to drive. In the next year, over a dozen new diesel options choices will be available for car consumers in every state; including California, delivering up to 40 percent better real-world fuel economy, 20 percent fewer CO2 emissions and unparalleled performance and long-term value.
Diesel Cars, Trucks and SUVs
Fuel economy information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and can be found at fueleconomy.gov. Additional information on Powertrain, Torque and Horsepower ratings has been supplied by vehicle manufacturers.
2010 Audi A3 TDI
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L, turbocharged direct injection | 2.0L, DOHC inline |
| Maximum Torque | 236 lb/ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 207 lb/ft @ 1800-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4200 rpm | 200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 30 | 21 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 42 | 28 |
| Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,300 Federal tax credit is available to the first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 Audi Q7 TDI
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L, V6, turbocharged direct injection | 3.6L, FSI V6 gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 406 lb/ft @ 1750 rpm | 266 lb/ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 225 hp @ 3750 rpm | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 17 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 25 | 20 |
| Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,150 Federal tax credit is available to the first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 Audi Q7 TDI
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L, V6, turbocharged direct injection | 3.6L, FSI V6 gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 406 lb/ft @ 1750 rpm | 266 lb/ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 225 hp @ 3750 rpm | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 17 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 25 | 20 |
| Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,150 Federal tax credit is available to the first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 BMW 335d
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (335i) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve I6 | 3.0L 24-valve I6 |
| Maximum Torque | 425 lbs/ft @ 1750 rpm | 300 lbs/ft @ 1400 -5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 265 hp @ 3800 rpm |
300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 23 | 17 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 36 | 26 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $900 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 BMW 335d
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (335i) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve I6 | 3.0L 24-valve I6 |
| Maximum Torque | 425 lbs/ft @ 1750-2250 rpm | 300 lbs/ft @ 1400-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 265 hp @ 4200 rpm |
300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 23 | 17 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 36 | 26 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (xDrive48i) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve I6 | 4.6L 32-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 425 lbs/ft @ 1750 | 350 lbs/ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 265 hp @ 3800 rpm | 350 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 19 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 26 | 19 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,800 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (xDrive48i) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve I6 | 4.8L 32-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 425 lbs/ft @ 1750-2250 | 350 lbs/ft @ 3400-3800 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 265 hp @ 4200 rpm | 350 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 19 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 26 | 19 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (GL450) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 4.6L 32-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 398 lbs/ft @ 1600-2800 rpm | 339 lbs/ft @ 2700-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 215 hp @ 3800 rpm | 335 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 | 13 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 24 | 18 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,800 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (GL450) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 4.6L 32-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 398 lbs/ft @ 1600-2800 rpm | 339 lbs/ft @ 2700-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 210 hp @ 3800 rpm | 335 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 17 | 13 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 23 | 17 |
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* Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel |
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A $1,800 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (ML350) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 3.5L 24-valve V6 |
| Maximum Torque | 398 lbs/ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 258 lbs/ft @ 2400-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 215 hp @ 3800 rpm | 268 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 17 | 15 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 23 | 20 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $900 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC SUV
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (ML350) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 3.5L 24-valve V6 |
| Maximum Torque | 400 lbs/ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 258 lbs/ft @ 2400-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 210 hp @ 3400 rpm | 268 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 | 15 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 25 | 20 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $900 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (R350) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 3.5L 24-valve V6 |
| Maximum Torque | 398 lbs/ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 258 lbs/ft @ 2400-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 215 hp @ 4000 rpm | 268 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 | 15 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 24 | 19 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,550 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 BlueTEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (R350) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 3.5L 24-valve V6 |
| Maximum Torque | 400 lbs/ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 258 lbs/ft @ 2400-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 210 hp @ 3400 rpm | 268 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 24 | 19 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,550 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI Clean Diesel
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L, 4 cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection | 2.5L, 5 cylinder gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 236 lb/ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 177 lb/ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 30 | 23 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 41 | 30 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L, 4 cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection | 2.5L, 5 cylinder gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 236 lb/ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 177 lb/ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 30 | 21 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 41 | 29 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,300 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L, 4 cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection | 2.5L, 5 cylinder gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 236 lb/ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 177 lb/ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 30 | 21 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 42 | 29 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportsWagen TDI
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L, 4 cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection | 2.5L, 5 cylinder gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 236 lb/ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 177 lb/ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 30 | 23 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 42 | 30 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,300 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 24V, 6 cylinder, turbo direct injection | 2.5L, 5 cylinder gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 406 lb/ft @ 1750-2250 rpm | 266 lb/ft @ 2500-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 225 hp @ 3500-4000 rpm | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 25 | 20 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
Heavy-Duty Trucks, Pickups and SUVs
The U.S. EPA does not rate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8500 lbs. Click here to read the official EPA test requirements. Information on Powertrain, Torque and Horsepower has been provided by vehicle manufacturers.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado C2500HD
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.6L Cummins Duramax Diesel V8 | 6.0L Vortec 6000 V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 660 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 380 lbs/ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 365 hp @ 3200 rpm | 360 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel | 6.0L V8 (Gas) |
| Maximum Torque | 660 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 380 lbs/ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 365 hp @ 3200 rpm | 360 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2009 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | I-65.7L HEMI V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 650 lbs/ft @ 1500 rpm | 400 lbs/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 350 hp @ 3000 rpm | 383 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2010 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 | 5.7L HEMI V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 650 lbs/ft @ 1500 rpm | 400 lbs/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 350 hp @ 3000 rpm | 383 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2009 Ford Super Duty F-450
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.4L PowerStroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 5.4L 3-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 650 lbs/ft @ 2000 rpm | 365 lbs/ft @ 3750 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 350 hp @ 3000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2010 Ford Super Duty (F-250/F-350)
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.4L PowerStroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 5.4L 3-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 650 lbs/ft @ 2000 rpm | 365 lbs/ft @ 3750 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 350 hp @ 3000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 (Diesel) | Vortec 6.0L V8 (Gas) |
| Maximum Torque | 660 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 373 lbs/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 365 hp @ 3200 rpm | 360 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2010 GMC Sierra HD
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 (Diesel) | Vortec 6.0L V8 (Gas) |
| Maximum Torque | 660 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 373 lbs/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 365 hp @ 3200 rpm | 360 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
Other Diesel Vehicles
2010 Chevrolet Express WT Cargo Van
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 | 4.8LVortec 4800 V8(Gas) |
| Maximum Torque | 460 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 295 lbs/ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 250 hp @ 3200 rpm | 280 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2009 Dodge Sprinter
| Diesel Model | ||
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L V6 CRD Turbodiesel | |
| Maximum Torque | 280 lbs/ft @ 1200-2400 rpm | |
| Maximum Horsepower | 154 hp @ 4000 rpm | |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available |
2009 Ford E-Series Passenger/Cargo Van
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.0L PowerStroke 32-valve V8 | 4.6L Triton V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 420 lbs/ft @ 2000 rpm | 286 lbs/ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 305 hp @ 3300 rpm | 225 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2010 GMC Savanna Cargo
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 | Vortec 6.0L V8 FlexFuel |
| Maximum Torque | 460 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 373 cu/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 250 hp @ 3200 rpm | 323 hp @ 4400 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
