Hi,
If you compare like with like then the petrol will have considerably more go then its equivalent diesel of the same vintage, fuel consumption wil be slightly higher but is approximately 10 p. per litre cheaper. You don't need to worry about the LEZ if thats a concern. Later turbo diesels probably caught up with and then passed the petrol but of course it depends on how much you are spending and what year the van is. My Symbol is a 2001 and returns about 23mpg without trying to drive econimically, spares are no problem, you will still have the same horrible sevel gearbox on the later ones but mine is still original after eight years, let us know what year the Swift is and I'm sure that owners will be along to let you know what to look out for,
Regards,
Chris.
If you compare like with like then the petrol will have considerably more go then its equivalent diesel of the same vintage, fuel consumption wil be slightly higher but is approximately 10 p. per litre cheaper. You don't need to worry about the LEZ if thats a concern. Later turbo diesels probably caught up with and then passed the petrol but of course it depends on how much you are spending and what year the van is. My Symbol is a 2001 and returns about 23mpg without trying to drive econimically, spares are no problem, you will still have the same horrible sevel gearbox on the later ones but mine is still original after eight years, let us know what year the Swift is and I'm sure that owners will be along to let you know what to look out for,
Regards,
Chris.