TFSI vs TDI Engines

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12-18-2013, 05:50 PM

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To add to my previous post (since I cannot edit), you can also take the inverse and calculate cost based on range...

If I buy 1000 gallons of fuel on the same day I own my car how much farther can I get with a TDI vs TFSI on those 1000 gallons... and at today's prices of 93 octane vs Diesel.

And between the two cars, how much more does it cost to go x% further?

Your baseline is going to be 1000 gallons.

3.0 TFSI = 22mpg combined
TDI = 29mpg combined

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12-18-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by in2dwww

I don't know where you guys come up with the break-even... it's going to be different for everyone based on mileage.

I drive 40k miles per year... go ahead and calculate my break-even point. I'll give you a hint... it's not going to be 8 years.

Its based on 12k miles. I barely do 5k a year, so for me it will be even longer.

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12-19-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_L

Its based on 12k miles. I barely do 5k a year, so for me it will be even longer.

Local Toronto paper said approx 80,000 KM to break even (48,000 miles)

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12-20-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by snagitseven

Exactly. Due to depreciation, any new car is a poor choice for a monetary investment, especially higher priced models. If resale value is an overriding priority, a nice, popularly priced, mid-range family sedan around $30K or so would likely be a better option. If considering a highly engineered, performance oriented, luxury car ownership experience, resale value should be quite a ways down on the bucket list.

Exactly!! Some folks just like to over think things and try to make a case one way or the other. I really don't care about the numbers. I purchased the car I wanted with the options I wanted and I won't look back. If folks are that worried about resale, residual or break even points they should just get a dang Honda or Toyota.