Why petrol beats diesel when buying a Dacia Sandero

Research by HonestJohn.co.uk has shown that the diesel powered Dacia Sanderos take on average 39,665 miles to break even, when compared to petrol models.

The Fuel Cost Calculator shows that a Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 in Ambiance trim (costing £8595) will take 1447 days to break even, when compared to a similar Sandero with a 0.9 TCe petrol engine, priced at £7595.

Diesels traditionally command a premium over petrol engined cars, but the Honestjohn.co.uk Fuel Cost Calculator shows that the financial benefits are often misunderstood, with diesels taking years to return their initial extra cost.

In fact, when considering real world economy, with Real MPG, the Dacia Sanderos take on average 39,809 miles to break even, with annual saving of just £251.  

The HonestJohn.co.uk Fuel Calculator is a simple money saving tool that lets car buyers compare different cars find the lowest fuel cost. It’s a brand new aspect of HonestJohn.co.uk and features every make, model and trim of car on the UK market. The tool also factors in the latest fuel prices, to ensure each comparison is as accurate as possible.