The governments of every country is planning to shift to alternate fuels which are more environment friendly like hydrogen cell, battery operated, Cng and many more.
Mostly countries will ban petrol and diesel car sales from 2040. This may look to long way off, but the type of fuel you go for is still something to consider before you buy.
So before planning to buy any petrol and diesel, or
electric or hybrid car, it will affect your general driving experience,. So how we can do decide?
PETROL
Petrol cars typically have the lowest upfront cost. This applies to whether you're buying a pre-loved car or a brand new car.
Petrol is cheap and easy to refuel. Filling up only takes a few minutes and the price you see on the petrol station forecourt is usually less than diesel.
Petrol engines give a smoother drive. Many people find petrol cars the nicest cars to drive, they tend to have more power and quicker acceleration than diesel engines.
The cons:
Poor fuel economy. Even though petrol is cheaper per litre than diesel, petrol engines usually consume more fuel per mile than other engines. For instance, according to Which?’s fuel efficiency calculator, fuelling a petrol Ford Fiesta costs £204 a year more than the diesel version.
Depreciation. Cars with petrol engines tend to lose their value more quickly than other engine types. This means you may get less if you choose to re-sell your car. This is mainly because petrol is less fuel efficient and so causes more wear and tear to the engine.
It's bad for the environment. Burning petrol produces harmful greenhouse gases, and petrol engines emit higher levels of Carbon Dioxide than diesel cars
DIESEL
Diesel cars used to be the environmentally-conscious driver’s choice. For a time, the government even promoted them as a clean alternative. However, it was discovered that many diesel cars weren’t actually as environmentally-friendly as first thought, and so their popularity has dropped slightly.
The pros:
Diesel is more fuel efficient. Diesel engines consume less fuel per mile, especially over longer distances. This means, they work out cheaper than petrol, even though diesel costs more than petrol per litre.
Diesel cars need fewer repairs. Diesel engines are generally considered sturdier and more reliable than the