I am close to passing my driving test and will be buying a car afterwards. I plan to buy a Renault Clio and I find the mechanics of a driving a diesel car easier than a petrol for many reasons. The lowest engine of a diesel Clio is 1.5 and a petrol 1.2.

Taking into consideration motor insurance, MOT, tax, servicing and other contributing factors, how much more would I have to spend on a diesel 1.5 Clio than a petrol one? It would be my first year after passing.

Thanks in advance.