Mileage is what matters most. A simple guide to choosing the fuel type that suits your driving, so you won't regret it.
The fuel question can divide families over Sunday lunch. But the truth is simple: there's no single best fuel, only the best fuel for your mileage and driving style.
Petrol: the safe bet for town driving
Cheaper servicing, and no worries about the particulate filter on short journeys. If you cover up to 15,000 km a year and mostly drive around town, a modern petrol engine is the sensible choice.
Diesel: for those who really do the miles
Diesel pays off from around 20,000 km a year and on longer trips — lower fuel consumption and smooth pulling power make long journeys effortless. Short stop-start town driving, on the other hand, isn't ideal, as it can clog up the DPF filter.
Hybrid: town driving without plugging in
A conventional hybrid charges its own battery as you drive and can cut fuel consumption significantly around town. You don't need a wallbox or to change your habits — you'll just be filling up less often.
Electric: the cheapest kilometre, if you have somewhere to charge
With your own socket or wallbox at home, you'll drive for a fraction of the cost of petrol. Without home charging, expect pricier public charging stations and a bit more planning. With a used electric car, always ask about the battery's condition.
Work it out with us
Tell us your annual mileage and typical journeys, and we'll work out the real running costs for specific cars in our range. We have petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars in stock, all checked through Cebia.
