Should we buy a petrol or diesel?

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Should we buy a petrol or diesel?

We're interested in a new Kia Sportage KX-2 automatic and intend to keep the car for seven years, but can't decide between the diesel 2.0 and petrol 2.0 engines. We do roughly 6500 miles per year - mostly short runs with the occasional longer run. What would you recommend?

Asked on 19 July 2013 by meddc

Answered by Honest John

The petrol engine will be heavy on fuel with the automatic transmission. I can't guarantee that you won't have any DPF trouble with the diesel, but I have yet to hear of any on KIAs, so that may be the best option.

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