Electronic stability control (ESC)
A system that compares the vehicle’s movement with the requested trajectory and intervenes to help restore stability.
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Automotive glossary
Understand the concepts used in our guides and calculators. Documented definitions, examples, and related reading.
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Energy consumption
The amount of energy a vehicle uses to travel a distance or operate over a period, expressed relative to that distance or period.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Engine displacement
The total volume swept by the pistons between their extreme positions inside the engine cylinders.
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