Can you suggest a replacement for a SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0TDI? We cover approx 15k miles on mixed road types per annum. Would prefer a nearly new vehicle with elevated seating and brisk performance.

0->60 sub 10 seconds would be nice. 4WD not vital. Available budget up to £17,000 including trade-in. Current vehicle diesel but becoming worried about long-term repair costs wiping out savings in fuel consumption. Only needs to regularly carry two people, hatchback preferred.