I travel 40 km in a day
2006-10-01 03:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by sunny 0 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Bound's hubby here:
I have a GMC 2500HD Diesel pickup. I have had many gasoline (petrol) powered trucks, and this is my first diesel. I think the diesel engine is a better choice over the petrol engine for several reasons, as follows:
a) Comparing the same truck with diesel versus petrol engines, the diesel gets almost 21 miles per gallon, compared to 14 miles per gallon under identical conditions. While diesel is currently a little more expensive than petrol, I get more mileage out of a tank of diesel than gas.
b) Operating costs are less. When you factor the cost of fuel and oil, the operating cost for the diesel truck is $0.12 (US) per mile compared to $0.19 (US) per mile for petrol. With the diesel, I only have to change the oil every 10,000 miles. With petrol fueled engines, oil changes may be required every 3,000 to 4,000 miles.
c) I have over 72,000 miles on my diesel pickup, and have performed 7 oil changes and 1 transmission fluid change. No other maintenance has been required in the 2 years 2 months I have owned the truck.
d) Petrol engines require petrol or a petrol-ethanol blend. Diesel can burn: diesel, bio-diesel, peanut oil, kerosene, or any combination of home-brewed "oil" alternatives which can lower the cost of fuel significantly!
In summation, I beleive that diesel is inherently better than petrol today. By the way, when I use the truck exclusively I run about 500 miles (1200 km?) per week. If petrol were better than diesel, why would over-the-road truckers not use gas instead of diesel?
Good luck in your selection!
2006-10-01 06:06:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if that 40 km is through traffic go with the diesel [uses less fuel idling and are tougher in the long run than a petrol engine] if all motorway and limited congested traffic get a petrol engine as most diesels are too slow to keep up with traffic [unless turbo, most of these will accelerate with almost car-like qualities].note if looking at brands such as v.w. remember that they have very poor electronic reliability records world wide and all German plastics suck no matter what brand.
2006-10-01 04:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short distances you might get full advantage out of diesel. 20k each way one person think about a bike for good days. Suzuki makes a micro car with a 1.4 liter petrol engine that might be a little better for short trips. Ask your co workers what works best in your country.
2006-10-01 04:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PETROL ENGINE IS ALWAYS BETTER....but the new CRDI in diesel version gives u a better milage and is good at diesel cars...it sounds like a petrol car...a very good option if u r opting for diesel car
2006-10-01 03:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by bindu kiran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesal car is good for fuel savings but it is costly to maintain. Petrol cars are best if used for local travel & not for long distance.
2006-10-01 04:31:17 · answer #5 · answered by Runofthemill 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
petrol engine is always better.
2006-10-01 03:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋