Difference between SI and CI Engines


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Spark Ignition Engine
Combustion Ignition Engine

       

        

1
Works on Otto Cycle
Works on diesel Engine
2
Spark Plug is used
Fuel Injector is used
3
These are High Speed engines
These are Low Speed engines
4
These have Low Thermal Efficiency
These have High Thermal Efficiency
5
Petrol is Commonly used.
It has high self ignition temperature.
Diesel is Commonly used.
It has low self ignition temperature
6
Knocking takes place at  the end of Combustion
Knocking takes place at the beginning of Combustion
7
It is Constant Volume Cycle
It is Constant Pressure Cycle
8
High Pressure is generated as it uses Homogeneous fuel mixture
Low Pressure is generated as it uses Heterogeneous  fuel mixture
9
Compression ratio is less
Compression ratio is High