With the advent of the diesel
engine began the discussion on what fuel is better and why. This is mainly due
consideration when buying a car.
Currently, the number of
sales of cars using diesel fuel is higher than that of gasoline. Above has
increased the sale of the models TDI (Turbo Diesel Injection).
The increase is due to the
resolution of two disadvantages that had this type of engines. The sound, which
has become almost non-existent and power, which has grown considerably over the years.
Advantages
of a diesel car
The diesel cars have a
lower fuel consumption. To this must be added that the price of fuel is
quite lower than those of gasoline. In addition, these cars pollute less.
As for the engine, has
more durability of the diesel at 200,000 kilometers. These models are the most
recommended for cars jeep, and switching to have the same power consumption and
lower than those of gasoline.
The maintenance,
offers better long-term results in the diesel. Their motors are manufactured to
operate long hours and under the most adverse conditions.
The diesel cars reach a
higher value than those of gasoline in the sale of second hand. In addition,
they have a greater chance of being sold.
Currently, diesel have
exceeded their desprestigiaban certain topics.They have ceased to be the
slowest and noisy thanks to the turbocharger and injection. On the other hand,
there are the drivers who were heavy at the beginning.
Advantages
of a car tank
The main advantage of the tank
cars is your purchase price. The food is about 16% cheaper than a
diesel car type.
In addition, the price of
repairs and maintenance is much cheaper. For example, changing oil in a diesel
car is expensive due to the ability of carter and the large size of the filters.
Another feature is the great
capacity of gasoline vehicles starting in good condition when they are
subjected to low temperatures.
Comparison
Table
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Yes
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Contrary
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Diesel
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Lower fuel consumption, the
lower price of fuel, more durability of the engine, long-term maintenance,
the largest value in the second-hand market, pollute less.
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The price, noise, very high
price for repairs, bad cold start.
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Fuel
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The price, less noise,
lower price for repairs, good cold start.
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Increased fuel consumption,
the higher price of fuel, minus engine durability, lower value in the
second-hand market.
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Amortization of a diesel
This is a comparison chart on
the time it takes to offset the additional cost of a diesel car type. The prices
for fuel are taken from € 1.011 0.933 € gasoline and diesel. All the figures
are approximate.
There were taking as an
example two models of vehicles from Audi: the A4 2.0 TDI 140 hp at a cost of
31,610 euros and the A4 2.0 131 hp with a price of 28,800 euros.
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3 years
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Four years
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5 years
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Six years
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Seven
years
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Average consumption
(5.9 liters per 100 km. Diesel and 8 liters per 100
km. The petrol)
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4800 km/yr
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3600 km/yr
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2900 km/yr
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2400 km/yr
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2000 km/yr
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Consumption extra
(4.7 liters per 100 km. Diesel and 6 liters per 100
km. The petrol)
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7700 km/yr
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5800 km/yr
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4600 km/yr
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3800 km/yr
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3300 km/yr
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Urban Consumption
(8 liters
per 100 km. Diesel and 11.5 liters per 100 K m petrol)
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2 2900 km/yr
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2100 km/yr
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1700 km/yr
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1400 km/yr
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1 1200 km/yr
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