Diesel vs Petrol Cars in 2013 Scenario!

[dharmesh]

If petrol and diesel fuel prices are similar in future then are there any chances of extra tax on diesel cars getting void or atleast getting reduced (which I doubt)?

If this happens then the price gap between diesel and petrol car will become less so the calculation changes as well.

 

[IndicaDLS2002]

If petrol and diesel fuel prices are similar in future then are there any chances of extra tax on diesel cars getting void or atleast getting reduced (which I doubt)?

If this happens then the price gap between diesel and petrol car will become less so the calculation changes as well.

about "extra tax on diesel cars", sorry but which tax is this? is it the initial sales tax CST/SST which is more for diesel cars currently? & by how much? can anyone shed more light?

 

[navnit013]

about "extra tax on diesel cars", sorry but which tax is this? is it the initial sales tax CST/SST which is more for diesel cars currently? & by how much? can anyone shed more light?

I think he is talking about the central exise. Local tax depends on the price of the vehicle.

 

[python]

The forum and discussion is very informative, Thank you for it, I am thinking of buying Swift but confused between VVT petrol or DDIS Diesel. My monthly use is around 1550-1900 km. It include both inside and outside the city. As the present scenario of Feb 2013 the government decision to increase the DIESEL PRICE gradually I cannot take any decision which one to go with VVT VXI petrol or DDIS diesel VDI since DDIS swift is costlier by 120000/-.
Secondly The boot of Swift is cramped and little bigger than Brio boot and if boot is required then I have to spend another 60 thousand more for the Dzire with boot but not very comfortable to drive in city being 140 mm longer than Swift.
And between Swift VVT and Brio which is more economical to run and how is the Honda After sale service.

 

[dharmesh]

The forum and discussion is very informative, Thank you for it, I am thinking of buying Swift but confused between VVT petrol or DDIS Diesel. My monthly use is around 1550-1900 km. It include both inside and outside the city. As the present scenario of Feb 2013 the government decision to increase the DIESEL PRICE gradually I cannot take any decision which one to go with VVT VXI petrol or DDIS diesel VDI since DDIS swift is costlier by 120000/-.
Secondly The boot of Swift is cramped and little bigger than Brio boot and if boot is required then I have to spend another 60 thousand more for the Dzire with boot but not very comfortable to drive in city being 140 mm longer than Swift.
And between Swift VVT and Brio which is more economical to run and how is the Honda After sale service.

Hey python, welcome to TAI. If possible please post the thread in the following section. That section specially meant for helping out people to buy their car as per their need and requirement.

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[AnantG]

Diesel cars are good then the petrol vechiles.They offer more power and yes the diesel which is use to drive them is cheap.See diesel gives more power as compared to petrol when burned.That is the reason why many big machinaries like trucks uses diesel.This is more economical also.

 

[alexddas]

Diesel cars are good then the petrol vechiles.They offer more power and yes the diesel which is use to drive them is cheap.See diesel gives more power as compared to petrol when burned.That is the reason why many big machinaries like trucks uses diesel.This is more economical also.

Power or Torque? welcome to the community anand.

 

[bReeze AkA brIo]

Totally agree with dharmesh & will probably go for top end petrol rather than base diesel version if both fuel prices level. It is also about the comfort & advanced features & not just about the economy always. Unfortunately in India everybody believes its just about making your ride cheaper. I mean whats the use of saving a few pennies if you don't really enjoy the car as much during its lifetime.

I totally agree with you. For example, airbags. It could save your life, which money cant.

 

[bReeze AkA brIo]

Guys I am apologizing before hand but I would like to go a bit off topic on this, Krish your suggestion of making the Railways going all electric doesn't hold much water. Reason being our's is a Energy starved nation still & with railways mobility happens everyday irrespective of the day. Even though Electrification of many lines is being carried out all across the country still the need for Diesels is very much required & there are various reasons top most being a lot of lines are still not electrified or are single line sections & there the need for Diesels would be there. Most of all during the time of emergency diesels would be pressed into service compared to the electrics due to various reasons.

A diesel engine requires 250ltr during start-up . This is the reason the engine driver doesnt shut off the engine, even if they arent running for 3-4hrs.

 

[navnit013]

A diesel engine requires 250ltr during start-up . This is the reason the engine driver doesnt shut off the engine, even if they arent running for 3-4hrs.

you forgot the size of the engine.

 

[IndicaDLS2002]

A diesel engine requires 250ltr during start-up . This is the reason the engine driver doesnt shut off the engine, even if they arent running for 3-4hrs.

you forgot the size of the engine.

Are we still talking car engines here? I guess not so train diesel engine really takes 250 litres to start? is that true? might be some time for innovation or something... I have heard truck drivers in very cold places like J&K lighting a fire below the tank so they can start the engines ... but never knew it takes so much fuel to just start!

 

[dharmesh]

quoting the post here:

My colleague wants to buy Ertiga and he was in dilemma of petrol vs diesel. Now he decided upon petrol and he was informed by SA that 4-6 months waiting period for Petrol Ertiga and diesel one is available. I was actually shocked.

He said that SA informed, before there was no demand for petrol so comapny was not manufacturing much. Now suddenly a there is surge of demand and company have just started manufacturing petrol ertiga in bulk.

Is this the beginning to the end of diesel era?

Read the post on the link below:

http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...-now-launched-rs-5-89-lacs-25.html#post257243

 

[IndicaDLS2002]

Resources from Maruti suggest that there has been a slight slump in the sales of diesel cars. The Indian customer is very price sensitive and will look into each domain before they make a decision. Fuel may be costlier but mileage remains the key. Overall, car owners may have a second thought about a diesel version, which are costlier. But if daily commute is over 60km, diesel certainly makes sense. Overall the fate of diesel cars will eventually be decided by the customer.

Source:Retailer | Retail Business | Retail Stores | Retail Markets - Indian Retailer

 

[docmit]

Saw the article in ET <link>http://www.economictimes.com/news/international-business/gms-new-chevrolet-cruze-hitches-ride-on-diesel-wave/articleshow/18392496.cms</link>
It says share of diesel vehicle in US market is going to be 7.7% in 2018 from 3.1% in 2012. The rise of demand in diesel vehicles in a market which has been traditionally anti-diesel and where there is no price benefit, goes on to show there is something more in this clean diesel technology than fuel cost saving. Probably the higher torque of diesel fuel giving a better driving experience.

 

[S Class]

In US, only 3% cars are on diesel.