Published : 01 November 2023
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Prathu Sharma
If you’re wondering whether you should buy the Hyundai Tucson petrol or diesel then this article will help you come to a conclusion. Here, we’ll take the latest ex-showroom prices of the Tucson 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 Tucson will work best for you and save you money in the long run. Let’s start with the difference in their ex-showroom prices.
Hyundai Tucson Petrol Vs Diesel - Price Comparison
Let’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the Hyundai Tucson petrol and diesel to see what extra cost you’re paying for the Tucson diesel over the Tucson petrol.
With the automatic transmission, the ex-showroom price for the Tucson diesel is Rs. 2.53 lakh to Rs. 2.73 lakh higher than the petrol.
Hyundai Tucson Petrol Vs Diesel - Running Cost Calculation - November 2023
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.
With the automatic, the Hyundai Tucson diesel will save you Rs. 1.76 compared to the petrol automatic.
Kilometres To Breakeven With Hyundai Tucson Diesel
With the automatic, depending on the variant, you’ll have to cover 1.43 lakh to 1.55 lakh km with the Tucson diesel to recover the extra price you pay upfront over the Tucson petrol.
Should You Buy Hyundai Tucson Petrol Or Diesel?
WIth a kilometre-to-breakeven figure of 1.43 lakh to 1.55 lakh kilometres, it is hard to recommend the Turcson turbo diesel over the Tucson normal petrol. However, the Tucson turbo diesel automatic offers a significant advantage when it comes to outright torque. With a torque-to-weight ratio of 260Nm/tonne, the Tucson diesel is capable of overtaking slow moving traffic and hauling 5 passengers and their luggage with ease. In comparison, the Tucson normal petrol offers a torque-to-weight ratio of just 125.5Nm/tonne.
Furthermore, unlike the Alcazar, both the petrol and diesel Tucson come with a torque converter automatic transmission. Hence, reliability will not be a concern if you plan on owning the Tucson for the long term. But if you want all-wheel-drive capabilities for your weekend trips, then your choice is limited to the Tucson Signature AWD turbo diesel automatic variant as the Tucson normal petrol automatic does not offer all-wheel-drive.
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