Certainly, diesel cars return better fuel economy – as these figures from Which? indicate:
Fuel type Average mpg (combined) Average mpg (town) Average mpg (motorway)
Diesel 53.8 49.7 45.2
Petrol 44.9 38.6 38.1
Petrol-hybrid 50.6 92.4 37.3
Even though diesel costs more at the pumps, it still beats petrol by around 9mpg overall – saving around £200 a year, according to Which? However, hybrid cars appear to be catching up fast as new models come on to the market with better motorway fuel economy.
Marshall Motor Holdings Plc (LON:MMH), together with its subsidiaries, engages in retailing passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the United Kingdom. It sells new and used vehicles; and provides after sales services, such as servicing, body shop repairs, and parts sales.