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How many miles per year is the norm on diesel and petrol cars?
How many miles per year is the norm on diesel and petrol cars?
Our answer:
Hi Sheelagh,
According to Cartell.ie the average mileage for a diesel-engined car is around 14,000km whereas the average mileage for a petrol-engined car is much lower, at just under 10,000km. That probably reflects the fact that petrol engined cars are predominantly smaller models, usually driven more in town over shorter distances.
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