which to Innova to get Diesel or Gas, and Why?

**GTi** · December 28th, 2014 09:10 PM

Personally, I'd go for the diesel. The gas has a higher top speed, but the diesel has power where it is most needed, which is the low to midrange part of the rpm band which is most used in city driving, mountain climbing, and normal highway cruising. Even then, there are many modification possibilities should power still be found lacking. We do not have an Innova, but I do know many Innova D4D owners who have clocked well above 100tkms and still have not replaced anything major. I don't particularly like its ride quality, which is similar to a typical ladder frame SUV. In terms of FC, the diesel is king. Consumption does not dramatically increase under heavy traffic or sudden heavy throttle like it does with gas engines. Average km/L is higher than its gas counterpart, and price per liter is significantly lower. Maintenance cost may be higher, but depending on how much you travel, that is mostly done just around twice a year. The price gap isn't really that big either.

If the diesel is forgone due to the maintenance/parts cost, vibration or noise, I'd suggest the Fuzion instead. It is roomier and more comfortable.

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**andrewnathaniel** · January 5th, 2015 11:52 PM

OT: idol na talaga kita dr. d. Madami na ko thread na nababasa and your posts always make sense

**timming_gear** · January 6th, 2015 12:44 AM

Mine is late 2013 innova E m/t. Personal use ko lang pero Sulit siya kase 50k na ang mileage. Balak ko ibenta this December antabay ako kung may bagong Facelifted or something new sa Toyota .Kung sakali innova pa rin E variant automatic transmission naman ang kukuhanin ko para convenient.

**playplugg** · January 6th, 2015 01:07 AM

Kung smooth acceleration, least maintenance kung hindi naman masyado gamit, go for the gas variant.
For workhorse and daily usage for service or ginagamit for business purposes at meron generating income, go for the diesel variant.

Either gas or diesel, depende pa rin po sa nagdadala ng sasakyan, paano maging FC efficient.

Sa akin naman po, no problem naman ang innova, dahil nakapag-drive din ako once, (gas variant) and passenger mode naman sa diesel (innova and hiace), smooth naman yung ride at mas improved kaysa sa old revo namin. pero yung engine naman specially yung 2.5 diesel, same na ginagamit ng hiace/fortuner/hilux.

**wool** · January 6th, 2015 02:44 PM

i have driven both AT Diesel and MT Gas for Innova, same load and driving habits. Go for the diesel and it is why diesel variant is more expensive than the gas.

**fredgimed** · January 9th, 2015 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by wool

i have driven both AT Diesel and MT Gas for Innova, same load and driving habits. Go for the diesel and it is why diesel variant is more expensive than the gas.

Same here, coming from innova gas MT, then shifting to diesel AT. No comparison when loaded and going up at kennon road, your footwork must be quick with the gas as you need to downshift ever so often as it loses momentum very quickly. With diesel AT, no need to downshift, just leave it at D, the power just keep on coming and even accelerating on steep inclines.Of course with diesel comes the vibration and noise which will grow on you eventually.

**pingpongdad** · January 10th, 2015 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by ronw123w124

Never owned either a Fortuner or Montero so I have no idea of their ride comfort although I heard na matagtag nga daw, but I get to use the Innova E office service vehicle from time to time, the ride is just ok for me, I prefer the ride comfort of our old 02 Starex and our Grand Starex.

rough roads, imperfect roads, roads with potholes, roads with construction, weather-damaged roads, edsa southbound pre-cubao portion...the montero is much more comfortable than the innova hands down...