There is a lot to consider when deciding whether to buy a petrol or diesel car, especially when there’s a new contender in the mix in 2023.
When deciding between buying a petrol or diesel car, there are several factors to consider, including price, running costs, resale price and environmental costs.
According to the Automobile Association , on average, diesel engines consume between 25% and 30% less fuel than their petrol counterparts. For example, the petrol-engined Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Elite uses 8.9 L/100km, whilst the diesel-engined Tucson 2.0D Elite uses 7.4 L/100km. But keep in mind that if your diesel car costs an extra R65,000 and your fuel cost savings are R6,473 per year, from greater fuel economy, it would take 10 years to repay the extra cost of the vehicle. Again, this will differ depending on your chosen car, so diligent research is important.Another aspect of this decision is resale value since many of us like to sell our cars later to afford a new one. And historically, a second-hand car will hold its value better if it has a diesel engine.
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