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Which four-wheel drive hatchback/estate for a 120-mile commute?
Which four-wheel drive diesel hatchback or estate which returns 50+mpg and is suitable for a 120-mile round commute across northern hills would you recommend? I've seen the Audi A3 Sportback quattro, or maybe a diesel Subaru Legacy?
Asked on 21 August 2010 by remedy
Answered by
Honest John
I don't know of any 4WD that will regularly give a true 50mpg. You'll probably get 40 - 45 out of an Audi A3 TDI quattro. A useful alternative is a Fiat Sedici or Suzuki SX4 diesel 4WD.
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