Petrol or Diesel for Low Mileage? It’s Not Just About Fuel Price
The usual advice is that diesel makes financial sense if you drive enough miles. What that advice often leaves out is the other half of the calculation: a diesel engine’s…
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Small Car vs SUV: The Real Annual Fuel Cost Difference, by Mileage and Driving Pattern
At 12,000 miles a year in mixed UK driving, a representative petrol mid-size SUV costs about £400 more to fuel annually than a comparable petrol family hatchback at current UK…
Premium Diesel: What You Actually Get for the Extra Pence per Litre
At most UK forecourts, premium diesel sits 5 to 12p per litre above the standard pump price. Over a 60-litre fill, that is £3 to £7 more every time.
Supermarket Petrol vs Branded Stations: When the Price Gap Is Worth It and When It Isn’t
Supermarket forecourts are usually cheaper than branded stations. That part is straightforward.
Automatic vs Manual: Which Actually Uses Less Fuel?
The short answer is simple: it depends on the type of automatic. A dual-clutch gearbox cruising on the motorway, a CVT in stop-start city traffic, and a modern 8-speed torque…