The choice of motorization used to be easy: if you drove a lot of miles, you would go for an economical diesel. Everybody else bought a cheaper gasoline car. However, things haven't gotten any simpler over the years. New technologies such as the electric power engine, the hybrid engine and the plug-in hybrid have made the choices even more difficult than ever. Are you wondering which motorization is most suitable for you? We would like to clear up a few aspects for you.
Diesel car and petrol car
Diesel and petrol cars are traditionally still the best-selling cars in Belgium. Although it is still the most affordable option, there are some disadvantages associated with fuel engines.
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
A low purchase price |
High fuel costs |
Ability to refuel anywhere |
Emissions of many air pollutants |
Almost unlimited autonomy |
Higher maintenance costs than electric cars |
Discover Renault Captur, a high seated petrol car.
Hybrid car
A hybrid car is powered by both the fuel engine and electric motor. It is driven alternately on the road. The battery is charged by the fuel engine.
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
The purchase price is higher than that of a traditional car, but lower than an electric car |
Drives only a limited number of kilometers without emissions of air pollutants |
Fuel cost depends on the amount of time you drive in electric mode, making it cheaper than a traditional car |
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Ability to refuel anywhere |
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Almost unlimited autonomy |
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Fiscally more advantageous |
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C-HR is the hybrid SUV from Toyota.
Mild hybrid
The mild hybrid cannot run solely on electricity. The electric motor serves only as a support to the combustion engine.
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
The purchase price is higher than that of a traditional car, but lower than an electric car |
Does not drive fully electric |
Ability to refuel anywhere |
Fuel savings are minimal |
Fiscally more advantageous |
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Fiat sells their topmodel 500 also in mild hybrid.
Plug-in hybrid
The plug-in hybrid allows you to charge the battery by plugging it into a power outlet.
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
The purchase price is higher than that of a traditional car, but lower than an electric car |
Number of charging stations in Belgium is limited, but is growing rapidly |
Fuel cost depends on the amount of time you drive in electric mode, making it cheaper than a traditional car |
Drives only a limited number of kilometers without emissions of air pollutants |
Ability to refuel anywhere |
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Almost unlimited autonomy |
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The bigger battery pack allows this hybrid to drive on electric power for longer, compared to other versions. |
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Fiscally more advantageous |
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Electric car
Equipped with an electric engine to power it, an electric car does not need an internal combustion engine to drive.
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Costs to charge the battery are about one-fifth of the fuel price |
Higher purchase price |
No gas emissions of air pollutants |
Number of charging stations in Belgium is limited, but is growing rapidly |
No more traditional refueling: your home is now your gas station |
Charging at home for long rides takes a long time, unless you invest |
Lower maintenance costs |
Autonomy without recharging, with an average of 450 km |
The most advantageous option in terms of taxation |
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Aiways U5 is the electric SUV for the whole family.
Conclusion
Each motorization has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the choice is on you to judge which one you consider to be the most important. Regardless of your choice, at Cardoen you are guaranteed to find your new car at the lowest price.