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1.4 petrol Vs 1.9TDI

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  • 26-06-2006 1:31pm
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    Conlai
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    Hi,
    I've got a 1.4 '00 Bora, I do around 350 miles per week, going from Ratoath to Sandyford and back. The thing is, I was considering changing to a diesel (probably another Bora or a Toledo), but I'm getting over 40mpg at the mo and I'm not sure if the diesel would be any better. Anybody got some thoughts about it?


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    Anan1
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    If you're getting over 40mpg in a 1.4 petrol Bora then you'll probably get 60mpg in a 1.9TDI. Calculate your annual fuel costs at 350 miles per week for both cars, to see how much you would save with diesel. Then factor in the extra tax & insurance on the TDI. You now have your net savings on fuel per year if you change to diesel. I'd imagine the saving would be modest enough, maybe €400 or so? Diesels cost more to buy, but they hold their value better and residuals are less affected by high mileages. Another point - a 1.9TDI will have quite different driving characteristics to a 1.4 petrol.


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    Wing Walker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 177 ✭✭Wing Walker


    Hi Conlai,

    I drive a 1.9 and do about the same weekly mileage as yourself. I average out at about 60mpg in my diesel. It's absolutely fantastic. I recommend the change from the 1.4 petrol to the 1.9 diesel. The change in power too is nice.


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