You don't say if you're looking new or used.

The only Yeti to accelerate that strongly is the 1.8TSi - none on Autotrader all 1.2TSis and diesels. You get a firmer ride with the 1.8 so it may not suit a lot of use in town but only you could decide on that with a test drive.

The Mazda and the Volvo get close with times in the 9 seconds area.

The Mazda seems to be having a few dpf and oil issues in Australia so should be ok here! HJ rates the petrol over the heavier and noisier diesels. Supposed to handle really well.

Volvo will be comfy but the diesel engines are dated compared to competitors and the auto isn't at all "sharp" and the ride quality isn't good.

The VW Tiguan with the 177bhp diesel does 8.5 seconds. I've driven a 140 bhp and of all the cars I tested (Santa Fe, Outlander, CRV, RAV4, XC90) it was easily the most refined and absorbed the bumps better than the others. Not big enough for me and too expensive from VW dealers who tbh haven't got a clue.

FWIW I have the previous generation Santa Fe with the 2.2 diesel, auto, 194bhp, 436nm torque (a fair bit) and it is 9.9 to 60 apparently. Saw 127mph (gps) on a flat autobahn and felt very solid. If you use the tiptronic auto you can extract a bit more go but the torque on normal auto pulls you along well enough for a 2 tonne SUV. Very comfy and refined on a run but set up firm for European handling tastes so a little bit bouncy over the speed bumps. Not as economical as the manufacturer believes or I would like but the rest of the proposition is very good. Ditto Kia Sorrento.

If money almost no object a BMW x3 3.0d would be my choice. Otherwise the Mazda looks a very good modern choice.

A lot of crossovers have quite stiff suspension as they are designed, some more than others, to go off-road. You'd need to test drive them and see which if any of them are comfortable enough.

I agree with Happy Blue - the 0 - 60 time isn't as useful a statistic as it sounds. Pulling power through the gears is what you need, and a powerful diesel like a 170 bhp Yeti should have enough performance for you. Also try the Audi Q3 as this has the option of deleting the sport suspension.

Thank you all for the replies.

0-60 figure was just for reference to pulling power - so yes I think the Yeti should do it.

Liking the Q3 but it is very easy to spec it to over £30k lol.

I'll do some test drives and report back here.

Thanks again