If you’re wondering whether you should buy the Kia Carens petrol or diesel then this article will help you come to a conclusion. Here, we’ll take the latest ex-showroom prices of the Carens and look at the price difference. Based on the current petrol and diesel prices, we’ll calculate the kilometres you need to drive the car to recover the higher upfront cost. This should help you decide which engine option of the Carens will work best for you and save you money in the long run. Let’s start with the difference in their ex-showroom prices.
Note: In this article, we’re only comparing the 1.5L normal petrol engine with the 1.5L turbo diesel engine of the Carens. There’s no price difference between the 1.4L turbo petrol and 1.5L turbo diesel variants of the Carens. So, you only need to choose between the two engines based on your driving requirements.
Kia Carens Petrol Vs Diesel – Price Comparison
Let’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the Kia Carens petrol and diesel to see what extra cost you’re paying for the Carens diesel over the Carens petrol.
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For the Carens diesel manual, you’re paying Rs. 2.0 lakh more than the Carens petrol manual.
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Kia Carens Petrol Vs Diesel – Running Cost Calculation – February 2022
Now, let’s compare the per kilometre fuel cost you’ll incur with both the engine options. For this, we’ll use the latest petrol and diesel prices in Delhi and the official mileage figures as a baseline.
At the current fuel prices, the Kia Carens petrol manual will cost you Rs. 2.01 more than the Kia Carens diesel manual for every kilometre you drive.
Kilometres To Breakeven With Kia Carens Diesel
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You’ll have to cover 99,566 km with the Kia Carens diesel manual to recover the extra price you pay upfront over the Carens petrol.
Should You Buy Kia Carens Petrol Or Diesel?
While the 2022 Kia Carens diesel has a substantial price premium over the Carens petrol, it’s mostly because the Carens 1.5L petrol variants carry a considerably lower price tag. For fleet owners or commercial buyers, who want the Carens for highway driving, the diesel variants will prove to be a better choice. It’ll offer significantly better torque output than the 1.5L petrol model and a longer driving range. Since we cover more miles during frequent highway drives, the 1.0 lakh kilometres km-to-breakeven figure may also seem achievable.
For commercial intra-city usage, the Carens petrol may be more economical than the Carens diesel if you want to install an aftermarket CNG kit. The simple mechanicals of the 1.5L normal petrol keep the doors open for an aftermarket CNG kit.
If you’re buying the Carens for personal use only, then the Carens 1.5L petrol is suitable for buyers who are on a tight budget and don’t drive the car all that much. If you have a high mileage usage and that too mostly with 6 – 7 occupants, then the Carens diesel will make more sense. The Carens diesel has significantly more torque to help with hauling more load and can breakeven in about 1.0 lakh kilometres. If you only occasionally use the third row seats and don’t intend to cover more than 1.0 lakh kilometres during the ownership, then the 1.5L normal petrol makes more financial sense for you.
You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.
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