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What is better for the environment petrol or diesel?

Diesel

* Diesel engines are more efficient than petrol engines, meaning they produce less CO2 emissions per kilometre.

* Diesel engines produce fewer particulates than petrol engines.

* Diesel engines are more durable than petrol engines, meaning they can last longer and produce fewer emissions over their lifetime.

* Diesel fuel is cheaper than petrol.

Petrol

* Petrol engines are less efficient than diesel engines, meaning they produce more CO2 emissions per kilometre.

* Petrol engines produce more particulates than diesel engines.

* Petrol engines are less durable than diesel engines, meaning they need to be replaced more often, leading to higher emissions.

* Petrol fuel is more expensive than diesel.