It will still cost about £30 a tank, diesel or petrol, I think diesel currently cost's more. The fuel tank is still the same size , its just you get more miles per tank in the diesel.
It does not seem that much slower once you get moving. The engine is very smooth and quite punchy after 2000 revs.
If anything i would say it's more fun to drive.
I don't regret switching from a Cooper to a diesel one bit.  1st: 02 Mini Cooper , Silver metalic, Manual Aircon, Sports seats, trip computer, alarm, Pepper pack, ASC+T, Leather S/Wheel, heated washers/mirrors, Stereo Mods
2nd: 53 MINI ONE D, Indie Blue+Union Jack, Auto Aircon, sports seats, Salt Pack, Alarm, Leather S/Wheel, sports Suspension, visibility pack, heated washers/mirrors, 16" 5 star alloys. |