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From my research and back of the napkin estimates, the operation cost of a diesel vehicle is the same as a gasoline vehicle (MPG gains are offset completely by
by trebor 12y ago
From my research and back of the napkin estimates, the operation cost of a diesel vehicle is the same as a gasoline vehicle (MPG gains are offset completely by fuel price in my area). Assuming that the two engines cost the same I think the TCO is higher for diesel due to increased maintenance costs. But ultimately, the reason I purposefully chose not to buy is diesel is pretty obvious: price. For example, if the operational expense is nearly the same and TCO is likely higher, why would I spend $5.7k more for a Passat TDI when I could get one for less?
- wil421 12y agoNot to mention the higher maintenance costs associated with the Urea and the turbo on the engine. In my area the price of gas has gone down very much. Even the premium I use in my car has decreased significantly. Diesel on the other hand has stayed the same more or less. If these lower gas prices are here to stay then I dont find it beneficial to buy a diesel engine. Diesel Price + Price for Diesel Engine + Extra Maintenance > Gas powered car + associated costs
- TylerE 12y agoUrea isn't really a factor. Usage is something like a gallon per 1000 miles or less, and it's just a couple dollars per gallon.
- pjlegato 12y ago> TCO is higher for diesel due to increased maintenance costs Diesel engines are mechanically much simpler than gasoline engines - they have fewer moving parts, so fewer places where things can break, and less complex repairs when things do break. This would suggest a lower TCO for diesels, all else the same.