So I did a fuel cost calculation for the Ibiza Cupra 1.8 tsi and the Leon TDI with and without DSG. I got the economy figures from honest john, and the fuel prices were averages of the current prices in the UK.
Economy:
Ibiza Cupra: 42mpg
Leon 184 tdi: 50 mpg
Leon 184 tdi DSG: 44.5 mpg
Fuel price:
Petrol: 128.9 p/L
Diesel: 131.8 p/L
12,000 miles. Cost per year:
Ibiza Cupra: £1674.26
Leon 184 TDI: £1438.02
Leon 184 TDI DSG: £1615.75
When you factor in insurance, servicing, and depreciation, maybe one car is significantly cheaper to own, but when looking at the cost of fuel, they’re pretty close.
Economy:
Ibiza Cupra: 42mpg
Leon 184 tdi: 50 mpg
Leon 184 tdi DSG: 44.5 mpg
Fuel price:
Petrol: 128.9 p/L
Diesel: 131.8 p/L
12,000 miles. Cost per year:
Ibiza Cupra: £1674.26
Leon 184 TDI: £1438.02
Leon 184 TDI DSG: £1615.75
When you factor in insurance, servicing, and depreciation, maybe one car is significantly cheaper to own, but when looking at the cost of fuel, they’re pretty close.