That's why we like our Octavia Scout so much, you get most of the benefits of the Yeti but with the bigger boot.

A big attraction to the Yeti is the elevated driving position, it's amazing how much more you can see and how much safer it feels.

We've owned our 1.2 TSI SE since July 2011 and overall am slightly disappointed with the fuel consumption figures. I havn't ever zeroed the maxidot 2 setting and that reads an average of 32 mpg. However I think the extra weight of the velux may be a factor in these figures. I am super concious of trying to achieve the best possible mpg figures but the shorter school run figures will have also had an impact on the low average.

The best maxidot figures I have achieved were on a 15 mile journey of mainly dual carriageway and motorway which were around 52.5 mpg.

However a four up journey with friends through a city centre and onto dual carriageway seen figures of around 28 mpg.

I guess because it's such a small engine it is very susceptible to any extra weight and wind etc. Our usual commute which involves mainly dual carriageway and some city driving usually sees figures of around 42mpg.

However I think the extra weight of the velux may be a factor in these figures.

Nope. The Velux adds about 35kg which is easily the difference between Mike Tyson's weight and mine... So insignificant in the grand scheme of things. If it had weighed 350kg then there would have been separate official fuel consumption figures quoted for a with and without Velux car.

Ah, ok. so we can rule out the velux. Next potential MPG killer is the wife who probably weighs about two Mike Tysons.

If she ever reads this thread I'm a dead man.

Ah, ok. so we can rule out the velux. Next potential MPG killer is the wife who probably weighs about two Mike Tysons.

If she ever reads this thread I'm a dead man.

More than dead I'd say. Least you said wife and not SWMBO. If she was to find you calling her THAT and the above............

Average here is just over 40mpg and I am happy with that.

What is noticeable with the 1.2 is that how you drive it makes a huge difference, it is easy to get under 30mpg over a journey with a heavy right foot, but equally in the right conditions its not difficult to get 50mpg.

My minimum between full tanks has been 37.7 and maximum 43.5, all figures measured but the maxidot only marginally over-reads.

A follow up from my previous post.

Mon-Wed this week I've been driving to and from work, a 140 mile round trip at speeds varying from 50 - 80mph.

Average MPG varies from 36-40 MPG.

Working from home today and just had to nip out around the houses. Slow driving, stop start traffic, junctions etc.

Average 42 MPG.

I've never known a car's MPG increase with this type of driving.

I can only assume that the 1.2TSI just isn't suited to high speed / long distance driving in the Yeti.

40+ MPG round the houses though it pretty impressive!

Ours has averaged 42mpg as well.

It's going in today to be replaced with another 1.2 Tsi DSG. But I've been happy with 42mpg average and around 50mpg on a run if driven carefully.

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I can only assume that the 1.2TSI just isn't suited to high speed / long distance driving in the Yeti.

40+ MPG round the houses though it pretty impressive!

Our 1.2TSi DSG has done 14000 miles in 18 months and has settled down to an average of 38mpg calculated (not MFD), after compensating for winter tyres. My best tankful is 43.5 and the worst is 34.5. Not sure what you mean by high speed, but my experience is that cruising at UK motorway speeds is no problem for the car at all, but it does significantly hit the mpg - however that is down to aerodynamics not the 1.2TSi. I have seen diesel Yeti drivers also complain of the same drop off in economy at motorway speeds. Now maybe if you go faster (Autobahn cruising?) then perhaps the 1.2 loses out more than a larger engine, but I wouldn't know about that. What I do know is that the engine is very relaxed on the motorway. I have followed a diesel Range Rover (or was it a Freelander - I can't remember now) on the motorway and the 1.2 stayed in 7th all the time, whereas the RR kept giving a puff of smoke on the uphills where I assume the driver kept changing down.

I too have been impressed with how good the MPG is around the houses. I am also mighty impressed with how well it coped with the hills in the Lakes and Scotland, 3 up and chock full of camping gear.

I just bought 1.2 SE plus DSG & filled it to the top & done 220 miles & the maxi dot reads 32.7miles So I hope hope this certainly improves as I do much more travelling, Apart from fuel the car is perfect. On reflection I was talk into this model the reason was petrol was cheaper than diesel & I wanted DSG & I would have to go to Yeti 2.0 diesel which have cost lot more, I am beginning to wonder did I make the right choice ?

I put in my Octava Supreme 1.9 diesel DSG & this was great on fuel it did combined milage of 50 miles per gallon

32.7 miles? What reading is that, please?

32.7 miles? What reading is that, please?

Per gallon?

not rocket science.

I've said this before, but I'll say it again.

Comparisons of people's fuel consumption figures are meaningless because there are far too many variables that make up the figure; different traffic densities, different geography, but most of all different driving techniques. Just look at the variables between my averages and Johann's, for example. I'm regularly getting 48 or 49 mpg between tankfulls whereas Johann can only dream of such a figure. Why? Because I'm out in the traffic free country and Johann is in London.

I've said this before, but I'll say it again.

Comparisons of people's fuel consumption figures are meaningless because there are far too many variables that make up the figure; different traffic densities, different geography, but most of all different driving techniques. Just look at the variables between my averages and Johann's, for example. I'm regularly getting 48 or 49 mpg between tankfulls whereas Johann can only dream of such a figure. Why? Because I'm out in the traffic free country and Johann is in London.

And Johann has a DSG and a very heavy right foot! But dream of 48 mpg I do.

OK, you weren't perhaps the right person to chose, but I hope Harry-boy gets the idea. I did think of Rocky but then remembered his has had the dragon breathe on it!

OK, you weren't perhaps the right person to chose, but I hope Harry-boy gets the idea. I did think of Rocky but then remembered his has had the dragon breathe on it!

I think Harry-boy will get the gist of what you're saying.

What I am trying to say have I made the right choice ? Putting in part exchange my Octavia & not going for another Octavia Estate, I liked the look of the Yeti & so did my Wife & Daughter, I wanted Diesel DSG being talked into Yeti 1.2 petrol model which in the long run would be cost effected, So I will have to see how it performs over 1000 miles . I did get in touch where I bought it & the owner has always been good to me said if after 1000 miles bring it in & test petrol consumption if not happy will change it for new car

Our 1.2tsi is about to do the best mpg it will ever achieve, Germany to Grimsby on no fuel at all!

Yep a call to the dealer today revealed it was born on time last week and should arrive on British soil by next friday.

The wait is almost over, getting excited now :-)

Our 1.2tsi is about to do the best mpg it will ever achieve, Germany to Grimsby on no fuel at all!

Yep a call to the dealer today revealed it was born on time last week and should arrive on British soil by next friday.

The wait is almost over, getting excited now :-)

What I am trying to say have I made the right choice ? Putting in part exchange my Octavia & not going for another Octavia Estate, I liked the look of the Yeti & so did my Wife & Daughter, I wanted Diesel DSG being talked into Yeti 1.2 petrol model which in the long run would be cost effected, So I will have to see how it performs over 1000 miles . I did get in touch where I bought it & the owner has always been good to me said if after 1000 miles bring it in & test petrol consumption if not happy will change it for new car

after 5 diesel octavias (the last three being estates) I made the switch to a 1.2 manual. Amazingly good engine. My wife is trading in her Audi A3 1.9 tdi this weekend for a golf with the 1.2 tsi (85PS rather than the 105). I drove that for a couple of days we had it on test and it's just as good in the golf. Forget the number and just enjoy!

I swapped an 2,0 diesel DSG Octy Estate for a 1.2 DSG Yeti in March this year. Must admit I was a bit worried about the power of the 1.2 engine even though I had test driven a 1.2 Yeti before ordering. There is no doubt that the petrol Yeti is different to drive than the diesel Octy and there is certainly less power available at higher speeds. However, the 1.2 has been a very pleasant surprise with more than enough power to cope with day-to-day motoring and drives at the same speeds as the diesel engined Octy, just much, much quieter! I was getting 49 MPG in the Octy after 60,000 miles and I am getting 39 MPG in the Yeti - but at less than 2,000 miles the consumption is likely to improve as the engine loosens up. The roadholding seems better in the Yeti partly due, no doubt, to the much lower engine weight of the petrol unit which results in more neutral cornering and a lighter feel - makes it more fun to drive and coupled with the higher seating position gives a great driving experience. Motorway cruising at 70 MPH is relaxed and quiet and results in 40+ MPG - but this was measured over only 100 miles of motorway so too short to be precise. I suspect that the 1.2 engine will be more susceptible to weather conditions and head winds than a high torque diesel so I am expecting a wider variation in fuel consumption than with the Octy which didn't seem to vary from 49 MPG in spite of any weather conditions. The Yeti is also less aerodynamic (more like a brick!) so I suspect that whether diesel or petrol it will use more fuel than the equivalent Octy.

Overall the petrol has been the right choice for me - no DPF or complicated flywheel etc. to worry about - and as my annual mileage is now 10,000 rather than the 20,000 with the Octy - the cost saving more than balances the higher fuel consumption. And it is SO much quieter!!

We went for the 1.2 as we only do about 8000 miles a year and mainly do short runs across town in the week, don't go on motorway much.

I worked out it would take about 60-70,000 miles to break even with the extra cost of the diesel engine and with our mileage it's likely the dpf would be knackered by then anyway!

My father runs a taxi company with a mixture of vehicles in the fleet, the main faults they have are dmf's,dpf's and diesel injector problems. Many of the drivers are switching back to petrol as the oil burners are ££££ to repair.

I'll be happy with mid 30's on a short run across town from cold. Fingers crossed.

Here are my updated figures for my 1.2 DSG :

The average consumption is now 12l/100km, so 24 mpg. The first year, it was about 26. I make a mix of city driving, country roads and speedways at 110km/h. I drive very smoothly, always in "D", no heavy foot at all. I blame the DSG for these miserable figures. I feel it is almost always on too long gears. It is for me not mainly a disappointment, but a real concern. Too bad, I like so much the car, but it becomes really too expensive to drive.

Edited 31 May, 201214 yr by Blu-jack

Blu-jack - I am not sure how you are getting as high as 24 mpg. Either there is something wrong or you are a VERY exuberant driver! I am getting 39 MPG with a 1.2 DSG without really trying so I suggest you investigate the reason for your poor mileage before giving up on the Yeti.

Blu-jack - I am not sure how you are getting as high as 24 mpg. Either there is something wrong or you are a VERY exuberant driver! I am getting 39 MPG with a 1.2 DSG without really trying so I suggest you investigate the reason for your poor mileage before giving up on the Yeti.

I suspect he used US gallons to convert his mileage instead of UK gallons...