Is it worth buying diesel over petrol?

Is it worth buying diesel over petrol?

Petrol is usually a few pence per litre cheaper than diesel at the pumps, but diesel engines are generally more efficient than petrol by a considerably higher margin. That means a diesel model will almost certainly be cheaper to keep filled up, even if you only do an average mileage.

Which is better Ford Focus diesel or petrol?

These later diesel are among the most expensive Focuses on the market, but offer low emissions figures, good economy and high performance. The petrol engines are good enough that we recommend them over the diesels unless you have pretty high annual mileage. Not only are they cheaper to buy, but they’re also more enjoyable to drive.

Is the Ford Focus worth the extra money?

Three diesel and four petrol engines were offered, and the TDCi diesels usually cost a bit more than equivalent petrol cars of a similar age. They’re worth the extra money for anyone likely to be covering higher-than-average mileage, as they offer a decent blend of performance and economy without being horribly noisy.

What kind of engine does a Ford Focus have?

In 2011 the launch diesels were the 1.6 and 2.0-litre TDCi. The 2.0-litre is faster, with either 138 or 161bhp, while the 1.6-litre is a more economical choice, attracting an annual road-tax bill of just £20. For its 2014 facelift, the Focus received upgraded diesel engines and a fresh new look.

Which is better Ford Focus 1.6 or 2.0?

The 2.0-litre is faster, with either 138 or 161bhp, while the 1.6-litre is a more economical choice, attracting an annual road-tax bill of just £20. For its 2014 facelift, the Focus received upgraded diesel engines and a fresh new look. The old 1.6-litre TDCi was dropped and a 1.5-litre ‘Duratorq’ diesel introduced.

These later diesel are among the most expensive Focuses on the market, but offer low emissions figures, good economy and high performance. The petrol engines are good enough that we recommend them over the diesels unless you have pretty high annual mileage. Not only are they cheaper to buy, but they’re also more enjoyable to drive.

There are three 1.5-litre TDCi diesels – with 94, 104 or 118bhp outputs – as well as two 2.0-litre TDCi diesels. There’s a 148bhp version that’s available in standard models, plus a 182bhp version reserved for the Focus ST diesel. All the diesels feel strong and reasonably quick, even the 94bhp version.

Three diesel and four petrol engines were offered, and the TDCi diesels usually cost a bit more than equivalent petrol cars of a similar age. They’re worth the extra money for anyone likely to be covering higher-than-average mileage, as they offer a decent blend of performance and economy without being horribly noisy.

The 2.0-litre is faster, with either 138 or 161bhp, while the 1.6-litre is a more economical choice, attracting an annual road-tax bill of just £20. For its 2014 facelift, the Focus received upgraded diesel engines and a fresh new look. The old 1.6-litre TDCi was dropped and a 1.5-litre ‘Duratorq’ diesel introduced.