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Hi, I am planning to get the brand new Mazda CX-5. It comes in 2.0L petrol, 2.5L petrol and 2.2L diesel. I highways traveling during the weekends,probably 200km. For the past 3 years with my Mazda 3, I have done roughly 30,000km mileage. I am looking for a more fuel efficient option. I don't tow trailers but during winter season, I do travel up the mountains to ski. I am not sure whether the diesel or petrol option would benefit me in the long run considering diesel has an on road tax to be paid. Thank you.
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Hi there,
The overall running cost in figures between the 2.5P and the 2.2D is a few cents/km leaning in favour of the petrol, while naturally the 2.0ltr is even cheaper to run.
However the Diesel will go further on a tank of fuel and may even be a smoother and quieter ride.