Petrol or diesel Focus?

I change my current Focus [motability] in December. What are the options between the 1.6 petrol & 1.6 diesel, i do approx 8000 miles per year. Would there be a substantial saving for me if i chose the diesel?

Asked on 9 July 2011 by rayjul

Answered by Honest John
Maybe 15mpg saving on fuel, but that may not be enough to make up for the incrteaed lease cost of the diesel.
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