Hi guys,
currently looking at replacing my MK5 Golf GTI with a Leon FR estate. The 1.8 or 2L petrol seemed a good choice as the car will be used for my local service business but I also like a drive at the weekend so I wanted to avoid the 1.5 versions really. Due to this I need it as a bit of a sleeper really that doesn't make too much noise when pulling upto customers houses etc (not sure if using eco mode would help with this?).
I narrowed it down to the 1.8/2L TSI engine as it seems a good balance of MPG and performance when needed. However they seem extremely rare and looking into the MPG for the leon cupra it doesn't appear much less at all when looking at the mixed MPG. The Leon FR estate 2L TSI averages 45mpg apparently where as the cupra is 41mpg. As the car is for business and pleasure I have to track all miles showing annually I only do 5-6k. Average MPG for my MK5 GTI is around 30-33mpg so both the FR/Cupra are better on fuel.
Question is do I go for a cupra with a few more miles for my 14-16k budget?
Thought I would ask here as I know some of the average MPG websites aren't too accurate so you guys may say actually the cupra average is 30mpg etc
currently looking at replacing my MK5 Golf GTI with a Leon FR estate. The 1.8 or 2L petrol seemed a good choice as the car will be used for my local service business but I also like a drive at the weekend so I wanted to avoid the 1.5 versions really. Due to this I need it as a bit of a sleeper really that doesn't make too much noise when pulling upto customers houses etc (not sure if using eco mode would help with this?).
I narrowed it down to the 1.8/2L TSI engine as it seems a good balance of MPG and performance when needed. However they seem extremely rare and looking into the MPG for the leon cupra it doesn't appear much less at all when looking at the mixed MPG. The Leon FR estate 2L TSI averages 45mpg apparently where as the cupra is 41mpg. As the car is for business and pleasure I have to track all miles showing annually I only do 5-6k. Average MPG for my MK5 GTI is around 30-33mpg so both the FR/Cupra are better on fuel.
Question is do I go for a cupra with a few more miles for my 14-16k budget?
Thought I would ask here as I know some of the average MPG websites aren't too accurate so you guys may say actually the cupra average is 30mpg etc
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