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Why diesel vehicles are costlier than petrol?

Why diesel vehicles are costlier than petrol?

This means, for the first time ever, diesel is more expensive than petrol in India. High fuel prices are primarily due to various taxes that constitute more than half of the selling price. To break it down, the excise duty levied by the central government on Petrol and Diesel are Rs 32.98 & Rs 31.83 respectively.

Why are diesel engines so expensive?

Diesel engines cost more because they require added equipment such as a turbocharger to make power levels close to a gas engine. They also need heavier-duty internal components to stand up to higher compression ratios.

Why does a diesel car cost less than a gasoline car?

It takes less refining to create diesel which explains its slightly lower cost. Also it is more oily and heavy than petrol for which it evaporates slowly (in fact diesel���s boiling point is higher than water). Diesel also posseses more carbon atoms in longer chains than gasoline which explains its higher energy density than petrol.

Why is a diesel engine better than a petrol engine?

There are multiple reasons for this. Diesel engines work at lower RPMs compared to a petrol engine which causes less wear and tear. The parts of the diesel engine are thicker due to the pressure they have to withstand. This makes them more sturdy thus less likely to fail.

Why are diesel cars more popular than petrol cars in India?

Diesel cars lose less value over the years as compared to petrol cars. This is due to the market trend of second-hand diesel cars being in demand by Indian consumers. The demand keeps the price high. These were the ten reasons as to why you should choose diesel over petrol.

What to consider when buying a petrol car?

While buying a car, one of the key decisions one has to make is to decide between a Petrol & Diesel vehicle. While there is no simple answer to this debate, the following points can help you reach a decision. 1. Cost of Petrol Vs Diesel Car:

It takes less refining to create diesel which explains its slightly lower cost. Also it is more oily and heavy than petrol for which it evaporates slowly (in fact diesel���s boiling point is higher than water). Diesel also posseses more carbon atoms in longer chains than gasoline which explains its higher energy density than petrol.

Diesel cars lose less value over the years as compared to petrol cars. This is due to the market trend of second-hand diesel cars being in demand by Indian consumers. The demand keeps the price high. These were the ten reasons as to why you should choose diesel over petrol.

Which is better a diesel engine or a petrol engine?

The mileage of the diesel engine is more than that of a Petrol engine. A diesel engine does not need a spark plug and thus has higher compression. This makes the diesel engine utilise more fuel as compared to a petrol engine.

While buying a car, one of the key decisions one has to make is to decide between a Petrol & Diesel vehicle. While there is no simple answer to this debate, the following points can help you reach a decision. 1. Cost of Petrol Vs Diesel Car:

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