Most people are considering buying petrol and alternate fuel vehicles nowadays. But not many consider the benefits of owning a vehicle with a diesel engine. Diesel engines are quite underrated. But comparatively, a diesel engine is way more economical than a petrol one. Let’s look at some amazing diesel cars you should consider buying:
2014 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen is known for manufacturing some of the finest vehicles ever. The 2014 Volkswagen Passat definitely lives up to the company’s legacy. It is without a doubt an excellent diesel car in terms of performance, economy and luxury. The standard diesel engine across all Passat variants is a 2-liter Inline-type.
This engine is turbocharged and paired with an intercooler to provide optimum performance. In addition, the car gives you up to 40 miles to a gallon on the highway and 30 in the city. The car has a classy appearance and an amazingly spacious interior. Once you get the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, you won’t ask for anything else.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is without a doubt one of the best cars in the diesel lineup. It is a tad bit pricier than the other options, but it is worth every cent you spend on it. The engine in this diesel sedan is a mere 2.1-liter Inline-type with four cylinders. One may think that this engine won’t produce much power.
However, it is twin turbocharged to provide optimum performance. The best thing is that this engine is rated to give you 45 miles to a gallon on the highway. Within the city, you will get 28 miles to a gallon. When it comes to the interior comfort and exterior styling, Mercedes has not left out a single detail. Each and every aspect of this car has been engineered to perfection.
2014 BMW 3-Series
If you want a compact car that delivers exceptional performance, comfort and has class at an affordable price, you should consider the 2014 BMW 3-Series. It has a 2-liter diesel engine which delivers immense power because of the intercooler turbo provision. The mileage is beyond exceptional. Within the city you can get as much as 31 miles to a gallon and on the highway you can get as much as 43 miles.
The 2014 BMW 3-Series offers a lot of cargo space. It is the perfect car for cross-country driving. It can easily seat up to 5 passengers which makes it a perfect family car. The interior is spacious with comfortable seats. When it comes to the exterior styling, BMW engineers couldn’t have done a better job. It is a perfect blend of classic accents with a modern touch.
2015 Volkswagen Golf
If you want a daily driver that doubles as a sports car, then Volkswagen has just the car for you. The 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel is a comfortable and powerful car. Diesel engines are without a doubt more economical than gas ones. However, the engine in the Golf also happens to be intercooler turbocharged. This makes it quite powerful as well as economical. The diesel engine is an inline type with four cylinders.
The capacity is 2-liters. The exterior styling is quite similar to the previous models of the Golf. However, the company has added quite a few unique aspects to it. The best part is that this car is available in both auto and manual transmissions. The interior is quite spacious so you can easily seat up to 5 people without having to worry about legroom. All in all, it is a beautiful and economical car.
If you want a great car, that is easy to maintain and is economical as well, consider buying one of these.