Should your next car be petrol or diesel? Know here!

Buying a new car can be quite a hectic task. It is one of the biggest investments that a person makes in his life. People do a lot of research before buying a new car. The first big question you will have is whether to buy a petrol or diesel car. Both have their pros and cons. In today’s article, we will see which you should prefer as your next car.

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Price

Diesel cars have always been more expensive than their petrol counterparts. Though the gap has reduced in recent years, still there is a considerable difference between the two. For instance, the difference between Nexon XE petrol and Nexon XE diesel variants is Rs 1.47 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Still, the difference varies depending upon the car and its variants.

Power

The petrol engines produce more power than their diesel counterparts which translates into good initial acceleration. But diesel engines produce more torque giving them more pulling power. This helps it at higher RPMs, giving it higher top speeds.

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Petrol or diesel car? – Refinement

Diesel engines have improved a lot when it comes to refinement. But still, they are nowhere near the refinement offered by petrol cars, especially the naturally-aspirated units. Diesel cars have a loud clutter leading to higher NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) levels. 

Mileage

Mileage is an important factor for winning an average Indian customer. When it comes to mileage, diesel engines are better than petrol engines. Another thing to consider is the higher price of petrol compared to diesel. So this would likely translate into a higher running cost on a petrol car. 

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Petrol or diesel car? – Service and maintenance 

Service and maintenance is another important factor. This is no secret that diesel engines are more complex than petrol engines. This complexity leads to expensive services. Also, diesel engine parts are more expensive than petrol engines.

Insurance premium

Diesel cars tend to have a higher insurance premium than petrol. This gap increases as diesel engines age quickly due to the higher emissions. Also, the higher ex-showroom costs translate into more premium.

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