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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)
My understanding is the diesel engines take a lot more TLC on the emissions sensor side of things, carbon buildup and diesel particulate filters. I'd just go gas, its not like the n20 is thirsty or ridiculously under powered.
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This has not been our personal experience. We took our Golf TDI to 70k miles with no issues. And the Jeep GC ecodiesel was great for the year I had it, still miss it. I could get 28-30mpg, real, pump-calculated, on that 5500lb vehicle with the aero of a large brick going 75-80mph with some city thrown in. Range was immense in both cars.
Diesel vs. gas are not really captured in hp or torque figures. They are fundamentally different experiences, suiting different styles and personalities. A diesel is not what I'd take to hear engine noise or for fun on a back road, but the N20 is not that either. On a highway though, diesel all the way... Just a calm efficient experience and fewer fill-ups.
To, wdc's earlier question, no I haven't found it confusing or found myself putting one fuel vs. another.
A couple of legitimate niggles with diesel
* the fuel is stinky and even if you never spill it, pump handles can be dirty, matters a lot less in NJ with no self-pumping, but you have to stay on top of the attendant if the diesel pump is not physically separate to make sure they don't screw up
* certain areas have less diesel pumps. Was not an issue for us.