Diesel or Petrol?

[claveld]

Hi,

We fell in love with the VW California Beach and are looking more closely into what configuration we should get.
In particular, we're still undecided regarding the engine type: Diesel or Petrol? (though it will be 204 PS / 4motion / DSG)

Do you have any experience / hints / recommendations ?

I have always driven petrol vehicules, and never enjoyed diesel ones, but this might be different with a vehicule such as the Cali... I noticed diesel is more common. We'll try a diesel ocean next week, but in the meantime I would have been curious to see what you think.

Thanks!
David

 

[andyinluton]

Hi,

.. I noticed diesel is more common.
Thanks!
David

In the UK its only the diesel thats currently available, thats one of the good reasons its more common

 

[claveld]

Ah, I didn't know that! But I hope there are members here from other countries who are also unfortunate to have the choice!

 

[kave]

I would say the choice between a small 4cyl petrol or 4cyl diesel is not much difference engine culture vice which might me the only reason to choose petrol.
I guess a petrol version might be harder to sell and have a lower value.
On the other hand, some cities have declared that diesel vehicles will be banned.
I choose diesel on my 204PS beach

 

[Hotel California]

In Belgium they sell diesel and petrol version , don't know wich sells the most.
Holland only sells petrol !
Don't know about resale value but i said it before on here , i can't see the point thinking about resale value when you buy a car....are we in to make money or to make great trips and fun...? I know what i am in to!

 

[Keith Smith]

Wouldn't the fuel consumption be an issue with a petrol engine?

 

[WelshGas]

Wouldn't the fuel consumption be an issue with a petrol engine?

It is higher, but No Adblue or DPF so there are some advantages.

 

[Loz]

Also less torque with a petrol

 

[claveld]

Thank you for your replies!

We've tested the diesel engine and were happily surprised by how silent it was once warm. So we'll very likely go for a diesel as it has several advantages as you pointed out (e.g. consumption, torque).

If someone else has stuff an hesitation, the best is to simply try both!

David

 

[Sp0_0k]

As one smart person said "you use 100% power every day with diesel"
With petrol you'll hit it like twice a month at best. Need to rev the engine so high.
The main selling point for me was milage on 1 full tank. 1100km sounds nice