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Munro · 27th April 2008, 18:33

That looks like a somewhat biased graph on the Wiki. The Standard diesel is rated at 138hp max like the petrol. The wiki graph shows 153 (@ 10% more !). Are all standard diesels producing this much extra power ?

Petrol vs Diesel - Civinfo Wiki

The other downside with diesels is that once they get up to higher mileages you are more likely to have some major engine repair bills. For example when things like Turbos, injectors and high pressure fuel pumps expire (which is not unusual on modern diesels).

I do think the Honda Diesel is a particularly good engine - fantastically torquey and smooth. The Diesel is closer to type R price both new and second hand.

Good advice from DerChef - try the cars and see which you like best. Some prefer Diesels, some prefer petrol.

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	That looks like a somewhat biased graph on the Wiki. The Standard diesel is rated at 138hp max like the petrol. The wiki graph shows 153 (@ 10% more !). Are all standard diesels producing this much extra power ? Petrol vs Diesel - Civinfo Wiki The other downside with diesels is that once they get up to higher mileages you are more likely to have some major engine repair bills. For example when things like Turbos, injectors and high pressure fuel pumps expire (which is not unusual on modern diesels). I do think the Honda Diesel is a particularly good engine - fantastically torquey and smooth. The Diesel is closer to type R price both new and second hand. Good advice from DerChef - try the cars and see which you like best. Some prefer Diesels, some prefer petrol. Last edited by Munro; 27th April 2008 at 18:36.