Comments on: Mazda to Show Mid-Size TAKERI Diesel Next Week

By: Jason the Saj

Jason the Saj — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:22:15 +0000

Let's see....

40 mpg for $4 = 1 mile/10 cents
45 mpg for $4.50 = 1 mile/10 cents

So, as long as diesel isn't more than 50 cents higher than gasoline, you're better off.

Now, let's say it does get 60mpg, even at $4.50 a gallon we're talking 7.5 cents a mile.

But with a LOT more umph and performance associated with diesels compared to small gasoline engines.

By: Shane

Shane — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:33:33 +0000

Last I filled up, yesterday, premium is more expensive than diesel. It’s been like that for weeks.

By: dsl987

dsl987 — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:30:27 +0000

Because paying 5% extra for fuel in order to get 30% more mpg makes sense.

By: Finlandier Jones

Finlandier Jones — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:47:34 +0000

Why would anyone want a diesel when diesel fuel prices are at least 10 cents higher than premium gas? It would have to get 60 MPG to make it worth while from a cost standpoint…and no matter what anyone says…hybrid owners are’t all about the environment…there’s a huge or at least the perceived cost savings factor that is the driver.

By: dsl987

dsl987 — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:56:31 +0000

I like it! Let’s see if it actually comes to the US unlike many other diesels.