Hilux D4D V Petrol
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 14:34
ThreadID:
46567
Views:
2856
Replies:
2
FollowUps:
2
This Thread has been Archived
Robjo
I appreciate diesel v petrol has been done to death, however looking at the current hilux the only apparent advantage of the diesel is in terms of economy and, therefore, range...there is similar torque [at similar revs], less power....
...discounting the fuel economy, and that i don't care about the ultimate longevity of the engine what else is the point in getting a diesel?
Reply By: Stu-k - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 14:50
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 14:50
I went the D4D only because of the economy( 9lt per 100k vs 13-14 per 100 for the petrol)
Resale is always better for diesel as
well.
There a great think apart from the long wait to get one.
Cheers
Stu
AnswerID:
246319
Follow Up By: Go Fishing - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 22:50
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 22:50
Exactly why I sold a Kia
Sorrento (1yo, bought new) that with a 135kw Petrol 5sp Auto was getting > 13.5L / 100km whilst I was driving it so light footed that you'd think fuel rations were in place. Journo's were getting 16-18L / 100km.
Versus
My 07 D4D Auto Prado that I sink the boot into it, a/c on 50% of the day and still achieving < 9.5L / 100km.
So big thumbs up for diesel economy.
I'd never get another large family car (ie, size of a commodore / falcon) or 4WD again unless it was a diesel.
FollowupID:
507305
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 15:06
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 15:06
"Why buy a diesel?"
- Range is greater
- Diesel consumption doesn't increase as much as petrol when you're slogging in low range
- Diesel is a lot safer than petrol in jerry cans
- Diesel is more available in remote areas
- Diesel exhausts run cooler, and are less likely to ignite grass
- Better engine braking
- Better torque at low revs
- I like the feel and smell of the stuff
- Diesel motors make your "ute" sound like a "truck"
AnswerID:
246323
Follow Up By: Batman69 - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 20:14
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 20:14
Phil,
I agree with nearly all your points except
- Diesel exhausts run cooler, and are less likely to ignite grass
The late model diesels, in particular the D4D Hilux, have catalytic converters, these things run really hot to work properly so I don't think the point would apply to the late model stuff.
Could be wrong though, thought I got something wrong once but it turned out I was mistaken ;-)
Steve.
FollowupID:
507261