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If you are thinking of buying Tata Sierra, then the decision of diesel or petrol will depend on your annual running, driving style and budget. This mid-size SUV competes with vehicles like Creta and Seltos in the Indian market. Bold retro-modern design, loaded features, 5-star safety and three engine options (1.5 liter NA petrol, 1.5 liter turbo petrol and 1.5 liter diesel) make it special.<\/p>\n
The petrol version is smooth, low noise and easy to maintain, while the diesel gives better mileage and torque. Petrol may be convenient for those who drive less in the city, diesel may be a wise decision for those who drive more on long distances and on the highway. Features and safety are almost similar in both. Let us know which of the two would be better to choose?<\/p>\n
Which is better between diesel and petrol?<\/h2>\n
If we analyze the mileage, according to ARAI the diesel manual is capable of giving a mileage of up to 19-21 kmpl, while the petrol is capable of giving a mileage of up to 15-17 kmpl. In real world, diesel gives 14-17 kmpl in city and 18-21 kmpl on highway. Petrol is capable of giving efficiency of 11-14 kmpl in city and 15-17 kmpl in highway.<\/p>\n
On running 12 thousand to 15 thousand KM annually, the per km cost of diesel is less (\u20b9 5-6\/km vs \u20b9 7-9\/km) and savings can be up to Rs 1-1.5 lakh. Petrol is better on short running because its maintenance is cheaper and the vehicle can run for 15 years, whereas the limit of diesel engine car is only 10 years.<\/p>\n