Quick summary: Used Diesel cars
Euro 6 diesels (from 2015) are excellent for long-distance driving. Recommended if you do 20,000+ km/year on motorways. They consume 4-5L/100km. Engines last 400,000-600,000 km when well maintained.
Advantages of diesel cars
Hyundai Tucson
2022 \u2022 115,999 km
€25,950
Cavan
Citroen C4 Picasso
2014 \u2022 228,000 km
€6,250
Roscommon
Volkswagen Tiguan
2017 \u2022 124,000 km
€17,950
Wicklow
Toyota Landcruiser
2020 \u2022 105,000 km
€34,950
Roscommon
Volkswagen T-Roc
2021 \u2022 39,000 km
€29,950
Cork
Volkswagen Touran
2018 \u2022 159,998 km
€18,950
Cavan
Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
2020 \u2022 137,999 km
€29,950
Cavan
Hyundai Tucson
2020 \u2022 209,214 km
€18,950
Cavan
Land Rover Discovery
2019 \u2022 142,999 km
€25,950
Cavan
Peugeot 308
2018 \u2022 164,838 km
€10,995
Waterford
BMW 5 Series
2015 \u2022 243,749 km
€12,950
Waterford
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
2018 \u2022 171,798 km
€14,999
Waterford
Ford Kuga
2017 \u2022 153,648 km
€10,950
Waterford
Ford Ecosport
2016 \u2022 147,998 km
€7,999
Waterford
Dacia Sandero Stepway
2021 \u2022 126,999 km
€10,750
Waterford
Peugeot 308
2017 \u2022 100,000 km
€10,950
Dublin
Opel Insignia
2018 \u2022 126,569 km
€9,995
Dublin
Renault Kadjar
2016 \u2022 246,354 km
€7,950
Kerry
Peugeot Partner
2023 \u2022 144,514 km
€16,250
Kerry
Volvo XC60
2019 \u2022 147,424 km
€32,950
Kerry
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
2024 \u2022 103,264 km
€44,950
Kerry
Volkswagen Tiguan
2023 \u2022 83,936 km
€33,650
Kerry
Volkswagen Tiguan
2023 \u2022 100,928 km
€40,750
Kerry
Renault Captur
2016 \u2022 201,959 km
€8,950
Kerry
Frequently asked questions about diesel cars
Is it worth buying a used diesel car in 2026?
What road tax do diesel cars pay in Ireland?
How long does a diesel engine last?
What are common problems with used diesels?
Will diesel cars be banned in Ireland?
Your next diesel car, hassle-free
Yes, diesels are under scrutiny, but let's be realistic: if you do high annual mileage or your journeys are mainly on the motorway, a used diesel is still a very sensible economic choice.
When a used diesel makes sense
If you drive more than 20,000 km a year and most of it is on the motorway, the fuel economy of a modern diesel is hard to beat. A Euro 6 diesel (2019 onwards) is cleaner than you might think and offers incredible efficiency at 4-5L/100km on the motorway.
That said, if you live in a city centre and drive mainly in urban areas, a hybrid might work out better for you. Diesel shines on long journeys where its 4-5L/100km really makes a difference.
Why buy from a professional dealer on Autoza
Simple: here only professional dealerships sell. That means a real 12-month warranty, proper documentation and someone who's accountable if there are problems. Private sellers may have good cars, but they don't have the legal obligation to give you a warranty. Here, they do.
Plus, you can message the seller directly on WhatsApp, ask whatever you want and arrange a viewing with no middlemen. No unanswered emails.