SupraAyf
17-01-08, 16:07
This is an interesting article and one that my wife and I have been thinking about during our search for a commuter vehicle for the missus.
As an example but the VW Polo is 9K for the small engine petrol model or 13K for the equivalent diesel. My thinking is that you can buy a hell of a lot of fuel for that extra 4K. The Vauxhall Corsa petrol model was 10K or 14K for the diesel version.
Here is an article which flashed up on my PC today and it may be worth a read.
Any comments fella's;)
Diesel or Petrol - Which is kinder to your pocket?
In spite of the credit crunch and rising fuel prices, sales of new cars increased by 2.5% last year to 2.4 million vehicles, with record numbers of fuel-efficient diesel models leaving forecourts. According to motor industry commentator, the SMMT, this increase in diesel sales reflects the enhanced fuel consumption, stronger performance and lower CO2 emissions that such models offer1..
But are diesels kinder to your pocket? Our analysis of the top selling models of 2007 (the Ford Focus & Vauxhall Astra) suggest that over the course of a year, the petrol model may be slightly more economic. In spite of lower tax costs on diesel models and the ability to gain more miles-to-the-gallon, the initial purchase and insurance costs of a diesel model are much higher than a petrol equivalent.
The analysis conducted by AWD Moneyextra shows that by choosing petrol over diesel, consumers buying cars on finance could save themselves in excess of £500 a year over the first 3 years.
For cars owned outright or where there is no finance to pay, diesels are the clear winners due to the lower running costs that they're famous for.
Clearly this means that consumers choosing diesel on the forecourt should make the most of their finance agreement, keeping the interest charged and total amount to be repaid to a minimum. To have the greatest chance of achieving this, make our online comparison service, where you'll be able to compare loans side-by-side, your first point of call.
As an example but the VW Polo is 9K for the small engine petrol model or 13K for the equivalent diesel. My thinking is that you can buy a hell of a lot of fuel for that extra 4K. The Vauxhall Corsa petrol model was 10K or 14K for the diesel version.
Here is an article which flashed up on my PC today and it may be worth a read.
Any comments fella's;)
Diesel or Petrol - Which is kinder to your pocket?
In spite of the credit crunch and rising fuel prices, sales of new cars increased by 2.5% last year to 2.4 million vehicles, with record numbers of fuel-efficient diesel models leaving forecourts. According to motor industry commentator, the SMMT, this increase in diesel sales reflects the enhanced fuel consumption, stronger performance and lower CO2 emissions that such models offer1..
But are diesels kinder to your pocket? Our analysis of the top selling models of 2007 (the Ford Focus & Vauxhall Astra) suggest that over the course of a year, the petrol model may be slightly more economic. In spite of lower tax costs on diesel models and the ability to gain more miles-to-the-gallon, the initial purchase and insurance costs of a diesel model are much higher than a petrol equivalent.
The analysis conducted by AWD Moneyextra shows that by choosing petrol over diesel, consumers buying cars on finance could save themselves in excess of £500 a year over the first 3 years.
For cars owned outright or where there is no finance to pay, diesels are the clear winners due to the lower running costs that they're famous for.
Clearly this means that consumers choosing diesel on the forecourt should make the most of their finance agreement, keeping the interest charged and total amount to be repaid to a minimum. To have the greatest chance of achieving this, make our online comparison service, where you'll be able to compare loans side-by-side, your first point of call.