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Owe it to the increased environment regulations or customer expectations on fuel economy, many car models based on different fuel types are in vogue today. Also, the increased ratings and tax incentives given to cars by federal agencies such as the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy based on performance and fuel economy, have further made it necessary for buyers to be aware of the various fuel specifications available.

Here’s a list of different types of cars based on which fuel type they use.

Gasoline
The majority of the present day vehicles run with the help of internal combustion engines that are powered by gasoline, or petrol. Gasoline is the most commonly used fuel for vehicles, as it is easily available. A gasoline-powered engine takes off by igniting the fuel using a spark plug. These ensure smooth running and react promptly to your acceleration demand. Gasoline cars require less maintenance and are well suited for regular use. On the other hand, these vehicles have lower torque at lower speeds, are less fuel efficient, and release harmful emissions into the air.

Diesel
Increasing petroleum prices and, in turn, gasoline prices, have led to an increased consumer demand for diesel vehicles. Compared to gasoline cars, diesel ones have a self-ignition property, higher torque, better acceleration, higher compression ratio, high pulling power, high thermal efficiency, and low horse power.

These vehicles ensure fuel economy (30-35% more fuel efficient than gasoline), longevity, and increased efficiency. The invention of ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel has reduced the harmful emissions of diesel cars. The diesel itself being a good lubricant reduces the wear and tear of engine components, hence reducing maintenance needs.

LPG & CNG
CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) are the cleanest burning and least expensive alternative fuels for gasoline. The availability of these vehicles and also the fuels haven’t truly started to grow, though. Few vehicles are purely dedicated to these fuel types, whereas some others (bi-fuel vehicles) work in combination with gasoline. Still, a gasoline or diesel fuel engine can, in fact, be retrofitted to run with CNG or LPG. These fuels provide better mileage, reduce the wear and tear of the engine, and decrease harmful emissions.