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
Kia Sorento
2021 \u2022 191,000 km
€34,900
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Kia Sorento
2023 \u2022 75,500 km
€39,900
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Kia Sorento
2023 \u2022 120,000 km
€39,900
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Kia Sorento
2025 \u2022 40,000 km
€54,500
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Kia Sorento
2026 \u2022 12,000 km
€65,900
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Kia Optima
2020 \u2022 135,000 km
€17,900
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Kia Ceed
2019 \u2022 170,000 km
€16,500
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Kia Ceed
2019 \u2022 195,000 km
€13,900
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Kia Ceed
2018 \u2022 165,000 km
€12,400
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Kia Ceed
2016 \u2022 221,000 km
€7,900
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Kia Ceed
2013 \u2022 205,000 km
€7,900
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Kia Carens
2019 \u2022 140,000 km
€16,900
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Hyundai i30
2015 \u2022 220,000 km
€6,900
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Hyundai Tucson
2024 \u2022 75,000 km
€31,900
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Hyundai Tucson
2022 \u2022 92,000 km
€25,900
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Hyundai Tucson
2021 \u2022 105,000 km
€22,900
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Hyundai Tucson
2017 \u2022 199,000 km
€13,900
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Hyundai Santa Fe
2023 \u2022 81,000 km
€47,500
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Hyundai Santa Fe
2022 \u2022 95,000 km
€44,900
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Ford Ranger
2024 \u2022 131,000 km
€42,900
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Ford Galaxy
2018 \u2022 175,000 km
€18,900
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Ford Galaxy
2015 \u2022 222,088 km
€7,900
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Peugeot 2008
2017 \u2022 190,000 km
€7,900
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Mazda Mazda3
2017 \u2022 220,000 km
€3,900
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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.