rogerh00

Diesel is more expensive but you could get 40-50mpg's in an NX size vehicle. ~750 miles on a tank! It's all a tradeoff of what is more important to you.

yes but, Shale oil is more costly. So price will go up. I thought you didn't live in the US?

LexBob2

While not apples to apples, due to different engine configurations here is some info on the Audi Q5 gas and diesel offerings and current fuel prices near me.

Gas: EPA 20/28/23 Premium $4.15/gal EST range 455 miles (2.0t)

Diesel: EPA 24/31/27 Diesel $3.79/gal EST range 535 miles (3.0 TDI)

Right now diesel is .36 per gallon less than premium.

rogerh00

Diesel less than premium? That's unheard of here in Florida. Right now Diesel is .26/g more than premium and .44/g more than reg.

LexBob2

Since I don't follow diesel prices I was surprised to see that too. Some stations near me the difference was .40/gal.

spwolf

you can not get 40-50 mpg in diesel SUV, thats pretty crazy... You can get low 30 if you work it properly though, but that would be lower powered 4cly diesel.

US exporting instead of importing oil is going to drop prices worldwide... maybe not significant drop but it certanly wont rise. Europe will likely turn to shale oil after problems with Russia too.

Shale oil is profitable after worldwide price of $60/barrel:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_sha...n_price_of_oil

lexsc4

Need to factor in the price difference between the Q5 2.0 $41,200 vs Q5 3.0 $44,400 vs Q3 3.0 Diesel $46,500.

Tom59

Premium prices for 91 vs 87 octane is 360 a year based on 15,000 miles. For me its much less than that. I don't drive 15k a yr for others it might be a concern if they drive long distances to work.
Some people -sales- can drive an easy 30k a yr then gas becomes a 720.00 expense. If you keep the vehicle a few yrs you are looking at real money.

Otherwise its minimal. Diesel here is much more than 91 octane. It won't be more than 91octane and If I had to bet I'd say it will run on 87....235hp isn't exactly stretching any limits.

Also look for a bunch of NG vehicles that WILL absolutely slow gas use in coming years especially big rigs. Electric needs better and better battery technologies to compete not sure how that avenue goes.