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DIESEL VS ELECTRIC VS PETROL

FUEL: Diesel

PRICE: £28,510

POWERTRAIN: 1.5-litre 4cyl, 129bhp

FUEL: Electric

PRICE: £32,495

POWERTRAIN: E-motor, 134bhp

FUEL: Petrol

PRICE: £26,860

POWERTRAIN: 1.2-litre 3cyl, 129bhp

“We’re focusing on the driving experience, practicality and costs to see which delivers the best balance of talents”

THE switch to electric drive is gathering pace, with more manufacturers than ever now offering electric cars alongside their combustion-engined counterparts.

While the development of EVs has accelerated in recent years, it’s still difficult for some buyers to make the sums add up. One obstacle to this is that comparing EVs and combustion-engined cars on a like-for-like basis isn’t as clear-cut as it could be, especially in terms of costs. But fear not, because Auto Express is here with a trio of cars that will help you to determine the best power source for you.

At the moment, the Stellantis Group is one of the few car makers that sells models with the choice of petrol, diesel or electric drive. It’s offered in a variety of Citroen,

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