Diesel v Petrol

[Katrina100]

I'm thinking of trading in my car and the salesman suggested a renault megane hatch dci80 - my existing car is a megane coupe 1.4 (which they don't make any more) - do you think this is the a good comparison - I average about 12000 miles a year most journeys are 35 miles+ one way??  I've no idea really of the what the "80" means compared to a 1.4,1.6 etc engine - can anyone help?

[Skids]

The 80 is probably refering to the BHP output of the engine. Although, if I were you I'd forget about getting a Renault and by a Peugeot/Citroen as they are much more reliable.

[adydb]

Kat I have had a diesel Escort for 6 years now and wouldn't relace it for Petrol ever!!!.

 

Okies Diesel is dearer now than Petrol but MPG it's so much more economical. And the upkeep is much easier too.

 

Mine is a 1.8 Turbo which I understand is on par to a 1.6 Petrol on BHP....But who cares!! I get 80 easily ona motorway with loads left under foot if I need/want it.

 

Only problem is the MOT is harder with emissions. The engine has to be revved so hard there's a slight chance it can be knackered and you have to give consent to the test or the MOT cannot continue....but thats so unlikely

[paddy_36]

Avoid Peugeot petrols - have had the experience (as have many others - the problem was broadcast on Watchdog last year) of the engine inexplicably cutting out. Diesels are good though, especially the sportier ones.