Comments on: Diesel Car vs Petrol Car

By: Abhishek Sahu

Abhishek Sahu — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:52:55 +0000

Hi Sreenath, as per your need petrol car is viable option. But Swift ZXi and VDi is an odd comparison, Comparison could be in Between VDi and Vxi and definitely Vxi makes more sense in your case. Zxi is more of feature and safety oriented option to give more luxury.

By: Sreenath

Sreenath — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:43:01 +0000

Confused between new swift ZXI vs VDI. Booked VDI already . VDI on road 7.19lacs where as ZXI 6.80 lacs. Monthly usage not more than 900kms. city driving. ZXI is fully loaded with safety features and all but FE also matters.

pls advice.

By: Abhishek Sahu

Abhishek Sahu — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:37:45 +0000

Hi Anantha, Swift petrol is good choice for your needs. Swift is still, one of the best option to pick, which makes is most desirable hence lead to long waiting period and very common too.

By: Anantha

Anantha — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:34:24 +0000

I hate to drive car in city limits not because of fuel consumption but hate the bikers coming in between.. I like to drive long distances but don’t drive often like say once in two months 1000-1500kms covering near by destinations.. my office is around 15kms so considering as 30-35kms per day.. I don’t have plans to keep any car more than 5-6 years.. for now want a hatchback (for 5 years) and later planning for Sedan.. so is it good for going for Swift Petrol engine car or Diesel car?? I heard new swift petrol engine mileage is good on highway..

By: Abhishek Sahu

Abhishek Sahu — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:36:25 +0000

Johnsons, even though petrol prices are soaring, for your need petrol cars are more suitable. you yearly run is just 10K lesser than 1k per month, as per new calculation you will still be in profit with petrol car covering 10K per annum for 10 years, which is a long time to change the market dynamics with arrival of electric vehicle in flood. As said not only cost difference but maintenance and wear&tear in diesel engine is higher specially in shorter runs. Additionally put your extra 1.2L in FD to gain high interest of more then 9% in current market.

By: Johnsons

Johnsons — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:36:59 +0000

Now .. petrol cost 76 & deisel costs 46 per liter. (after petrol price decontrol)

Also heard that there is going to be a surcharge added for diesel cars near future. ( means … u might get a better resale value for deisel cars)

So.. in this new situation, any change in calculations ?

My yearly use would be less than 10K KM.
But I m planning to keep the vehcile for 1 Lakh KM. (my current 2001 VagonR reads odometer 110000 KM.)
So.. should I go for petrol or deisel ( panning to take Ritz) ?

I feel that..once I complete 30K KM, I will be beneficial.
Rest 70K KM I am going to have better smile.

By: Bala Srinivasan

Bala Srinivasan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:36:02 +0000

very nice comparison and useful to me.

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Diesel Vs Petrol, What’s Better? — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:35 +0000

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By: kondareddt

kondareddt — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:22:25 +0000

@Sahil really excellent analysis i planning to buy skoda rapid or fluidic varna petrol version for a monthly distace of about 1000 km. I request to suggest which one should perchase on the basis of servicing, cost of spare parts, emeragency service, features etc.

thanks for ur response

By: krishi

krishi — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:23:25 +0000

@Sahil…excellent analysis…i have been looking fo rone such breakup analysis….My monthly usage is < 1000KMs….i am confused to pick a petrol / diesel vehicle….everyone is advising me to go for Diesel.

But i know i woul dnot be driving so much and hence iam skeptical….

can u pls advise…by the way i am interested in SX4-ZXI…

thanks for ur response

By: Abhishek Sahu

Abhishek Sahu — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:42:28 +0000

@ Dipesh, for your need there are plenty of cars to choose in the Petrol hatchback segment. Swift and Beat are good choice, but Beat is Cheaper on the road, though its smaller than swift. New Swift is Stylish, bigger with some smart features. Have a look at Ford Figo For a balanced car with good space and seating comfort and cost as well. Toyota Etios Liva is a good buy, if looks are Ok with you.

By: Dipesh Dutta

Dipesh Dutta — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:11:37 +0000

My travel is approximately 15000 km/yr city limit. Planning to buy a Swift or Chevy Beat. Please suggest which one would be a better option in terms of cost of running & maintenance. Do let me know if you suggest any other car.

By: Prashant

Prashant — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:24:47 +0000

Nice comparision and information rich. Lot of thanks.

By: Abhishek Sahu

Abhishek Sahu — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:07:54 +0000

@ Sarbajit, As per your travel requirement petrol seems to be suitable. Why are you willing to choose Diesel? Good you want to stick with Maruti Suzuki, but you can have a look at Toyota Etios if you like it and service center is available in your town, Toyota service is hassle free. Ritz and existing Swift both share almost same cars internally and except exteriors. New Swift is definitely better in many aspect, Its in Europe already. Price point for Indian version of new swift is yet to see.

By: sarbajit

sarbajit — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:35:28 +0000

good analysis!!! made me really think what to buy? I want an entry level sedan… like swift dzire….. i do approx 12000 – 15000 a year. currently have a m800. seriously thinking of diesel… my other option are new swift,ritz etc.. sticking to maruti as i stay in a small town..pls reply..

By: krishna

krishna — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:01:01 +0000

Awesome comparsion and explanation. Examples are really helpful to decide Petrol vs Diesel …i have been searching for this kind of comparison since long time…… Thank you so much