Petrol vs Diesel vs Hybrid vs Electric: which really costs less?
Enter the details of two or more cars — different fuel types or not — and compare their total estimated cost over 1, 3, 5 and 10 years.
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Why cost of ownership matters
The purchase price is only the beginning. Fuel or electricity, insurance, road tax, the annual roadworthiness test, servicing, tyres, repairs and depreciation together usually cost more than the car itself over a few years. Use this tool to see the full picture before you buy.
How to use this calculator
Enter realistic figures for your situation — what you actually pay for insurance, what you expect to drive in a year — and the tool breaks the total down into monthly, weekly, yearly and per-distance costs. Adjust any figure and the results update instantly.
Estimate only: results depend entirely on the inputs. Prices and rates change; check current official sources before committing.