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 Ceed
2020 \u2022 216,000 km
€9,000
Donegal
Hyundai Tucson
2020 \u2022 88,000 km
€18,750
Dublin
Audi Q5
2022 \u2022 42,000 km
€42,000
Dublin
BMW 320d
2023 \u2022 18,000 km
€34,500
Dublin
Audi A3
2021 \u2022 71,000 km
€22,900
Dublin
Skoda Octavia
2020 \u2022 95,000 km
€14,500
Dublin
SEAT Leon
2021 \u2022 78,000 km
€17,500
Dublin
Audi A5
2016 \u2022 128,451 km
€0
Dublin
BMW X5
2024 \u2022 60,332 km
€121,777
Dublin
BMW X3
2016 \u2022 211,174 km
€21,777
Dublin
BMW 4 Series
2015 \u2022 293,697 km
€13,777
Dublin
BMW 3 Series
2018 \u2022 162,579 km
€19,777
Dublin
Audi Q3
2014 \u2022 109,370 km
€12,777
Dublin
Audi A3
2015 \u2022 133,000 km
€12,777
Dublin
SEAT Ateca
2026 \u2022 2,499 km
€42,900
Donegal
Volkswagen Caddy
2022 \u2022 172,461 km
€0
Donegal
Mitsubishi L200
2020 \u2022 156,910 km
€0
Donegal
BMW X7
2025 \u2022 23,013 km
€0
Donegal
BMW 5 Series
2017 \u2022 175,418 km
€0
Donegal
Volkswagen Transporter
2025 \u2022 12,327 km
€34,850
Donegal
Volkswagen Golf
2022 \u2022 112,653 km
€30,500
Donegal
Peugeot Partner
2019 \u2022 173,591 km
€10,995
Donegal
Volkswagen Passat
2020 \u2022 256,850 km
€22,995
Donegal
Audi A5
2025 \u2022 1,609 km
€55,995
Donegal
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.