What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel?
We have a 2004 BMW saloon 2.0 diesel which we are passing on to our son. We are looking at buying a Skoda Yeti to replace it. My husband wants another 2.0 diesel. I want a 1.4 petrol as we only do 6000 miles a year.
Our mileage is made up of three short journeys (seven miles max) per week, plus possibly one journey of around 15 miles round trip three times a month. For holidays, the car will need to tow a braked trailer tent on occasion, which has a maximum weight of 750kg fully laden. I don't think a 2.0 diesel is the right car for us, but my husband is insistent on the diesel. What's your opinion?
Our mileage is made up of three short journeys (seven miles max) per week, plus possibly one journey of around 15 miles round trip three times a month. For holidays, the car will need to tow a braked trailer tent on occasion, which has a maximum weight of 750kg fully laden. I don't think a 2.0 diesel is the right car for us, but my husband is insistent on the diesel. What's your opinion?
Asked on 15 September 2016 by kimtrev
Answered by
Honest John
Happily, from September 2015, the Yeti became available with the VAG 1.4TSI 12r and 1.4TSI 150 ACT. Those are the engines to go for at your sort of mileage. The ACT 150 is particularly nice to drive and has plenty of torque to tow 750kg.
Our Fuel Cost Calculator shows you which will be the best choice for you.
Compare the running costs of petrol, diesel and electric cars to make the right choice for you.
Similar questions
I want to buy a new Skoda Yeti but cannot decide if I should get a petrol or diesel. I do 15,000 miles per year; consisting of one or two monthly trips of 400 miles in a day and the rest largely made up...
I am in my early fifties and have degenerating spinal problems. I currently drive a 2002 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9tdi, with 128,000 miles on the clock. It has been a resounding success, extremely comfortable...
In this current climate should I replace a diesel car with a petrol car?
Related models
Unique styling. Solid build. Excellent petrol engines including frugal yet peppy 1.2 TSI. Good space in the back. Frugal 1.6 TDI Greenline can return 60mpg+.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
