What is Diesel?
Diesel fuel, also called diesel oil or historically heavy oil, is any liquid fuel specifically designed for use in a diesel engine, a type of internal combustion engine in which fuel ignition takes place without a spark as a result of compression of the inlet air and then injection of fuel.
Cheap Diesel Cars In South Africa
Toyota Fortuner
Ford Ranger Double Cab
Ford Ranger
What is the most economical diesel car in South Africa?
1. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi – 3.3 L/100 km. The diesel-powered Ford Fiesta is a formidable offering in the compact hatchback segment where it rivals the Volkswagen Polo and it’s currently one of the most fuel-efficient diesel cars on sale in South Africa with a claimed figure of 3.3 L/100 km.
What are the cheapest diesel cars?
Here are six of the cheapest diesel-powered cars and SUVs for sale on Autotrader.
- 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
- 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 300
- 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
- 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD
- 2011 Audi A3 TDI.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in South Africa?
While the diesel price is currently substantially lower than the cost of petrol, some hybrids and petrol-powered cars are still cheaper to run, a MyBroadband analysis has revealed. MyBroadband compared two hybrid, petrol, and diesel cars in terms of price, fuel consumption, and cost of traveling certain distances.
Which is better petrol or diesel cars in South Africa?
Despite being more expensive, when it comes to fuel efficiency, diesel cars generally have better mileage than petrol cars. This is because diesel fuel has a higher energy density than petrol, which means that a litre of diesel can go further than a litre of petrol.