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Is it worth paying the extra for a 1.5T EcoBoost petrol (150PS) as opposed to the more popular 1.0T EcoBoost petrol (125PS)? I drive lots of short journeys plus reasonably regular long distance motorway journeys. Which will best hold its value over, say, 3 years? Any other reasons for whichever you would recommend will be helpful. Thank you.

Asked on 6 February 2016 by JF

Answered by Honest John
In a word, yes. The 1.5T is 50% bigger engine. Real mpg shows an average of 38.6mpg v/s 42.1 for the 1.0 EcoBoost, but on long runs the 1.5 could prove more economical.


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