Definition
Higher compression improves thermal efficiency but limits boost and fuel octane tolerance.
Turbo engines often run lower static compression than naturally aspirated counterparts.
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Compression Ratio
The ratio of total cylinder volume at bottom dead center to volume at top dead center.
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Category: Engine · Updated August 31, 2026