Do I stick with my diesel Tiguan?
Hi,
I have a 2018 VW Tiguan with 210,000km on the clock. I keep up with maintenance and do approx. 160km round trip four days a week. How much more do you think I can get out of it? I’ve replaced a few parts in the summer. Also, would a diesel or hybrid suit me better when buying the next car when I’m doing those mileages?
Thank you.
Juliana Clarke (Roscommon)Nov 2024 Filed under: diesel
Expert answer
Hi Juliana,
If you spend a lot of that driving on the motorway, or you're the kind of driver that 'pushes on' regularly, then I'd suggest diesel is still a good option for you. If you're a more relaxed driver and that mileage is taken at lower speeds then a hybrid may be just as economical, but it won't be otherwise.
You've not mentioned the electric alternative, and it could be that you don't want to go electric, but almost any new EV will easily do a 160-kilometre round trip without needing charging up, and running costs are way lower than they are for diesel or hybrid. For that to work you'd need a home charger, but it's food for thought nonetheless.
If your Tiguan is giving you no trouble, I'd be inclined to hold onto it a while anyway, as with that mileage on the clock it won't be worth a lot as a trade-in.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor@Shane_O_D