But don’t fret too much if you do find yourself in this situation, as there are solutions. Top up the fuel compatible with your vehicle as soon as you can when around a third to half of the tank is used. To illustrate the differences between the balance of emissions produced by different fuel types, here is a graphic showing a percentage comparison between the emissions produced by diesel, petrol and full-hybrids we’ve tested in our lab. Methodology: based on 329 cars tested on our current test programme. Due to availability, plug-in petrol hybrids used for Mid/Large SUVs and highlighted in a different colour.)

One of the best features of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis is its peppy 83hp, 1.2-litre K12M petrol engine, which delivers an ARAI-rated efficiency of 20.89kpl in manual and AMT automatic form.

Can you store petrol at home?

That reliability gap between petrol and diesel only grows as the cars age, with diesels becoming comparatively less and less reliable than petrol and hybrid cars as the years pass. This further reduces the appeal of finding a cheaper (and dirtier) diesel on the used car market.

The VXI and VXI+ variants of the Maruti Suzuki Renault Kwid now come with a 5-speed AMT option, making it a more viable option for those who are looking for a smaller car that still has some oomph to it. The LXI and VXI trim also come with a factory-fit CNG option, making them more economical choices for those looking to save on fuel costs. The Health and Safety Executive however have strict rules on where it can be stored in the home due to the fact that petrol can be highly flammable. These emissions can be reduced via modern exhaust systems and additives, such as AdBlue, but electric cars are still cleaner as zero emissions are produced at point of use — except particles from tyres and brakes. Electric cars are even cleaner when they are manufactured and recharged using energy produced using renewable sources, such as wind and solar. Every year, we ask people to complete the annual Which? car survey. We gather details on what faults owners encountered in the 12 months prior to answering our survey.

Petrol may not be as reliable as petrol-hybrid, but is substantially more reliable than diesel. The reliability gap increases as the cars age. Our latest car survey shows more people are thinking of buying a hybrid for their next car over any other fuel type – is it time to join them? Maruti Suzuki’s latest model, the S-Presso, is a budget-friendly small car that weighs relatively less and comes with a peppy engine. It’s not surprising that it shares the 68hp, 1.0-litre petrol engine with the Celerio and WagonR, and as a result, has similar ARAI efficiency figures.