Other than the supply-demand equation and various other economics which is beyond my understanding, diesels are more expensive because:
1) Higher weight = more raw material cost
2) More precision parts = more engineering & machining costs
3) More involved engine controls & emission controls = vastly higher engineering costs
Its worth it because diesels have more HP/liter than gasoline (atleast the new ones), better driveability excellent fuel economy and more tuning potential.
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