Ford Explorer vs Volkswagen Polo Petrol: running cost in Denmark
At 15.000 km/year charging at home, a Ford Explorer costs about 4.329 kr./year to run versus 15.967 kr. for a Volkswagen Polo Petrol — a saving of about 11.638 kr./year.
| Car | Type | Per 100 km | Per year | Cheapest setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | EV | 29 kr. | 4.329 kr. | Cheapest to run |
| Volkswagen Polo Petrol | Petrol | 106 kr. | 15.967 kr. | — |
Assumptions: 15.000 km/year, home charging, electricity 1,72 kr./kWh, petrol 17,45 kr./L, 90% charge efficiency.
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Summary
Over a year at 15.000 km, the Ford Explorer works out about 11.638 kr. cheaper to run than the Volkswagen Polo Petrol — roughly 73% less. Per 100 km that's 29 kr. versus 106 kr.. The more you drive, the bigger the gap: at 25.000 km/year it's about 19.397 kr.. These are energy running costs only — not purchase price, insurance or servicing — on illustrative Danish prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Ford Explorer cheaper to run than a Volkswagen Polo Petrol in Denmark?
- Yes — at 15.000 km/year charging at home, the Ford Explorer costs about 4.329 kr./year versus 15.967 kr. for the Volkswagen Polo Petrol, roughly 11.638 kr. (73%) less.
- How much does switching save at 25.000 km/year?
- At 25.000 km/year the Ford Explorer costs about 7.214 kr. against 26.611 kr. for the Volkswagen Polo Petrol — about 19.397 kr. a year.
- What's included in these running costs?
- Energy only: electricity at 1,72 kr./kWh and petrol at 17,45 kr./L, with 90% charging efficiency and 15.000 km/year. Purchase price, insurance and servicing aren't included, and prices are illustrative.