Diesel engines cost more to buy and more to service. They pay off after 25,000 km a year.
Most hatchback owners drive 8,000. Selling them diesel is selling them a longer payback.
At 8,000 km a year, a diesel hatchback costs about 1.1 lakh rupees more over five years than a petrol one. Only above 25,000 km a year does diesel win.
Dealers rarely give this calculation. They should have to show it on the price sheet.
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