VAG - Diesels are a no go in small cars

[Transporter]

Assuming a 0.5l/100km saving for the tdi over the tsi, diesel being 0.03c/liter cheaper and a $2000 premium for the diesel version over the petrol it would take 133000km for the diesel to break even. That's probably a best case scenario for the diesel too.

I seriously doubt that there is 0.5L/100km difference when driven in the city, where most people live and drive. More like 3-4L/100km difference in the first 10km in the morning or during day in bumper to bumper traffic. But, you don't have to believe, which is fine.

[wai]

And another thing, it will only be a matter of time before all petrol grades end up with ethanol in them. Not a problem if you only fill up where it is available. Once out of the metro regions you get standard ULP and this burns differently to ethanol blends.

[singlespeed]

You just have to work out if the extra $$ to buy one (2000-2500) can be offset with fuel savings.
The other point is driveability. The modern VW TSI engine are much smoother and quieter than the diesel offerings.

The engine is inaudible, even on cold starts, and the TDI is one of the smoothest engines going, and a better drive with the high torque.


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[Idle]

Agree about the high torque — loads and hills just don't exist with the diesel, but mine's very definitely audible (and feelable) at start, idle and most built-up area speeds.

Nice and quiet when highway cruising, tho'.


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