Hello gearheads, I had a few questions regarding diesel cars here in HK so would appreciate if anyone could share their experience?
- Does diesel fuel offer any cost advantages compared to petrol? Every brand seems to have discounts for petrol but I haven't seen the same for Diesel (or maybe didn't pay enough attention).
- Does the additional low-down torque help with the driving around the hilly terrain?
- Do diesels have more expensive maintenance compared to petrol engines (yes, I understand that this is a rather broad question as it demands on the brand of the car, but I've never owned a non-petrol before so wasn't sure if they require anything more than the regular oil/filter changes)?
- A lot of the diesel cars are mostly in the SUV category, is it difficult going around town in a larger sized vehicle given how small spaces are in HK?
- Does the fuel efficiency put them close to hybrids?
Appreciate insights from anyone who's run a diesel for a while in HK.