Originally Posted by
Lee Ivatt
yeh i suppose, there will be a diff between 30 and 50mpg. but you have to take in to account diesel is at least 12p more expensive which has a big impact on the over all ratio! its not a straight 30 vs 50mpg as the two fuel prices are different.
As for "Real performance" you may joke but in year or two, i wouldnt be laughing. diesel is the way foward, and will soon easily trounce almost any petrol road car!!
seat leon tdi in the BTCC was pole position last week for the race.
im looking to buy the mk5 golf gt tdi 170 bhp. have seen these babies well over 250bhp with just a simple chip and zorst and the torque will piss over any petrol turbo!
Diesel drivers always go on about torque, but thats not what makes fast cars. I have a diesel Ibiza Cupra with circa 240bhp and 400lb/ft torque, but any 200hp petrol car will beat me in a race, because the gearing isn't there to make it any other way.
Dont get me wrong, its perfect for a fast road car, great up to 100ish mph (scaring big power cars between 20-80), but ultimately, a current petrol car will always be quicker.