Chevys and Mazdas are probably the safest bets for under-30-year-olds. I’ll talk more about the cost difference shortly. Do you notice anything different when you test drive a diesel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which diesel do you prefer to drive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevy lent us the Cruze hatchback, its most millennial-friendly diesel. Under $30,000, it offers 47 cubic feet of cargo space, excellent handling, zippy acceleration, and an excellent infotainment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diesel Cruze’s torque is nearly 100 lb-ft more than its gas counterpart, so it accelerates from 0-30 like a sports car before slowing down quickly. The majority of our day is spent accelerating within this range, not all the way to 60 like in Fast and Furious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of owning a diesel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not quite as easy to justify diesels in America as it is in Europe. When we consider car ownership from multiple perspectives, we can see how things can get muddled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diesels typically cost between $2,500 and $4,000 more than their gas-powered counterparts, but depreciate slower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll never need ignition-related tune-ups or repairs on a diesel (which could cost $1,000-$3,000 in the life of a gasoline car). The <\/em>Cost of owning a diesel truck is higher, however, as fewer parts and labor are available.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For diesel vehicles, insurance companies charge 10%-15% higher premiums due to the higher parts, labor, and replacement costs. Diesel buyers should be upset; there’s no but here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Aren’t those the same engines used in big trucks and many European cars? As a motoring enthusiast, I was not particularly knowledgeable about diesels prior to writing this article. Commercial trucks in America are powered by diesel engines, which consume diesel fuel (duh). Furthermore, I knew diesels were popular with the British, who typically pay […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2722,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[412],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n