Petrol or diesel for a new Toyota?

Hi, I am currently looking at a new Toyota Corolla or Auris. I don't know whether the 1.33 petrol or 1.4 diesel would be better. I have a 50km round commute on main roads and dual carriageways and my annual mileage is 16,000km.

Thanks for your help.

Jerry O'Connor (Mallow, Co Cork)

Feb 2017 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel

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Expert answer

Hi Jerry,

I think you’d probably be better off with the petrol in this case. You’re in something of an uncomfortable middle ground with that kind of annual mileage, but being as that Toyota 1.33-litre engine is super-economical for a small petrol unit, I think it’s the right one to go for.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe