Hydronic or Webasto

Starting the engine at extremely low temperatures significantly reduces its resource. In our country, the period of cold weather is quite long, and the use of equipment for engine preheating is justified. There is a large selection of devices of this type of domestic and foreign production on the market. The products of the Hydronic or Webasto trademarks are in great demand among drivers, which is the best of them.

We present you an overview of Webasto and Gidronik preheaters with a comparative characteristic according to the following parameters:

1. thermal power in different operating modes;
2. fuel consumption;
3. electricity consumption;
4. dimensions;
5. цена.

Manufacturers produce two types of such devices for cars equipped with diesel and gasoline engines. Comparison of the advantages and features of the operation according to these indicators will help you make the right choice. The most important criterion is the practice of application, which in this case is evaluated by user reviews.

Overview of preheaters

The above equipment is manufactured by the German companies Webasto Gruppe and Eberspächer Climate Control Systems. The products of both manufacturers are distinguished by operational reliability, quality of components and assembly. The products of Teplostar, Binar, ELTRA-Thermo and other brands are also widely represented in this market segment. Webasto preheaters for passenger cars are represented by a line of three models:

1. "E" - for cars with engine capacity up to 2000 cm3.
2. "C" - for a car with a power unit of 2200 cm3.
3. "R" - for SUVs, minibuses, minivans and executive cars.

The advantages of this heater include the presence of an automatic programmable timer and a remote control in the form of a keychain. There are modifications for gasoline and diesel engines with different technical characteristics. The devices also have a number of disadvantages: freezing of the liquid crystal display at low temperatures, high cost of equipment and components. Products of the Hydronic brand of the German corporation Eberspächer are in great demand in our country. The product range includes five modifications of two series:

1. Hydronic 4 - for cars with a working volume of up to 2,0 liters.
2. Hydronic 5 - for machines with engines over 2000 cm3.
3. Hydronic MII - for equipping trucks and special equipment with diesel power units from 5,5 to 15 liters.
4. Hydronic II Comfort - modification for cars with 2-liter engines.
5. Hydronic LII - for trucks and special vehicles with a working volume of the power unit from 15 liters.

The listed models can be used for heating engines and interiors. Its main advantages over analogues are: low fuel consumption and the presence of a built-in self-diagnosis system. However, the equipment has a number of features, in particular, there is frequent clogging of the glow plug, the replacement of which does not apply to warranty cases.

Advantages and disadvantages of preheaters

Considering which product is better from Hydronic or Webasto, it is necessary to analyze the technical and operational characteristics. Comparing two similar models with similar performance will help to get an objective picture. For convenience and clarity of perception, the information is presented in the form of a table. At the same time, the author does not set himself the task of studying the entire range of products of both companies and is limited to only two models. Comparison table of Webasto and Hydronic characteristics

Features	Webasto E	Hydronic 4
maximum	min	maximum	min
Thermal energy	kilowatts	4.2	2,5	4.3	1,5
Fuel consumption	grams per hour	510	260	600	200
dimensions	millimeter	× × 214 106 168	× × 220 86 160
Power Consumption	kilowatts	0,026	0,020	0,048	0,022
Price	rub.	29 750	28 540

In determining which is better, Hydronic or Webasto will compare their prices. This factor in some cases is decisive in the choice. Webasto products are slightly more than 4% more expensive than competitors, the difference is insignificant and can be neglected. For the rest of the characteristics, the picture is as follows:

1. The thermal output of the second Hydronic is slightly higher at full load, but lower at partial load.
2. In terms of fuel consumption, Webasto Reverse Image is almost 20% cheaper in the maximum % mode.
3. Hydronic 4 is slightly smaller than its counterpart.

According to such an important indicator as power consumption, the Webasto E model clearly wins. The competitor puts a much greater load on the car's on-board network and, accordingly, discharges the battery faster. In low temperature conditions, insufficient battery capacity can cause starting difficulties.

Hydronic and Webasto for diesel engines

One of the features of this type of engine is the difficulty of starting the engine in winter due to the properties of the fuel. Drivers note that installing Hydronic or Webasto preheaters on a diesel engine greatly simplifies starting. During operation of the device, the temperature of the oil and the cylinder block rises. These manufacturers produce specially designed heaters for such power units. When deciding which Webasto or Hydronic diesel is better, car owners often proceed from economic considerations and prefer cheaper models.

Webasto and Hydronic for gasoline engines

Winter start-up of a power unit with thickened oil and a weakened battery often ends in failure. The use of special equipment can solve this problem. The car owner is faced with a dilemma for a gasoline engine, which heater is better than Hydronic or Webasto. The right decision can only be made after comparing the characteristics of the goods. As can be seen from the data presented above, Webasto heaters outperform competitors in some respects. The difference is small, but with long-term operation of the Hydronic or Webasto models on gasoline, it becomes quite noticeable. Lower fuel consumption and increased resource make the second device more preferable.

Conclusion

Winter operation of a car equipped with a heater provides the driver with a number of advantages. First of all, it simplifies start-up at low temperatures and reduces the wear of components and assemblies. Additional comfort is the interior heating when the engine is not running. Each of the car owners independently decides what is better to use Hydronic or Webasto as a preheater. From the point of view of an expert, Webasto products look preferable. The products of this manufacturer have slightly better technical characteristics, a longer warranty period, and a more convenient control system.