Practice question

What is the typical compression ratio range of a passenger car petrol engine compared to a diesel engine?

  1. Petrol: 8:1 to 12:1; Diesel: 15:1 to 22:1
  2. Petrol: 15:1 to 22:1; Diesel: 8:1 to 12:1
  3. Petrol: 5:1 to 7:1; Diesel: 30:1 to 40:1
  4. Petrol: 20:1 to 25:1; Diesel: 5:1 to 10:1

Answer: A — Petrol: 8:1 to 12:1; Diesel: 15:1 to 22:1

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