Hi everyone, new member here with a bit of a quandry. Hope you can help.

I'm looking to change my car for something a little small and less thirsty. The Yeti caught my eye and I'm currently trying to weigh up the right version for me. Brochure specs are all very well but nothing beats first hand experiences.

I'm already sold on the SE version and 2WD, that suits us perfectly. I did a long test drive in a 4WD 140 and was very impressed with comfort, refinement and space. Our usage is mostly 5-15 mile journeys on flat, uncrowded rural roads but also several longer trips to the north east and Germany/Italy/France. I don't feel the need to put my foot down too much but overtaking grunt would be nice. I normally sit at 75 on the motorway

Now then, where do I go from here? I'm considering the smaller petrol engines but also the 110 diesel.. I'm interested in your experiences in terms of average fuel consumption and usability for cruising and short journeys.

I'd be very grateful for any pointers you can give me.

I'd be very grateful for any pointers you can give me.

Hi and welcome to the fold. I think the best pointer I can give is to use the Search top right. Click on it without filling in the white box, then put your search term(s) in and go down the drop down list and select the "Yeti forum only". There are many, many a thread on the fuel consumption of the 1,2 and the 110 and performance etc, etc. It is better to read those whole threads than just getting the gist here as there are so many opinions and well, everyone thinks theirs is best! We also all have different requirements.

For my two pence worth I think the sweet spot of the range is the 110 TDI 2WD SE.

Also have a look at this thread before ordering: http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/160051-if-you-are-about-to-order-a-yeti-things-to-think-about/

At higher speeds any Yeti is not very economical - stick to legal speeds and it is OK - running in my auto/DSG 140 on winter tyres up to Scotland - 473 miles to be exact on Sunday through all the snow and freezing temps, showed 43.3mpg on the maxidot averaging about 58mph. The Yeti in not aerodynamic. My previous Octavia would have done in the mid 50's on a similar trip.

Mike

The Yeti in not aerodynamic.

Very true. I've come from a 0.27 Cd Audi A2 to a 0.37 Cd Yeti and from under a ton aluminium to a ton and a half steel. So my average MPG has dropped QUITE a bit. BUT then I have so much more space and other new toys that I don't really worry.

Very true. I've come from a 0.27 Cd Audi A2 to a 0.37 Cd Yeti and from under a ton aluminium to a ton and a half steel. So my average MPG has dropped QUITE a bit. BUT then I have so much more space and other new toys that I don't really worry.

Yes I agree, but the main difference between the Octavia (can't really count the Polo) and the Yeti is the CR engine, 4x4 & the offroad button, and much less boot space and only the offside mirror dims. I had all the toys on my old L&K Octavia (apart from the heated screen)

Having the spare fitted, I needed to put the rear seats down to get everything in for this trip to Scotland, so just as well the teenagers didn't want to come with us. I guess I could have packed vertically, but I like seeing out of the back window. If it had been summer, I wouldn't have packed all the sleeping bags/shovels and other snow/bad weather related gear, in case we got stuck behind a jack knifed vehicle on the motorway. Getting stuck is not an issue with the 4x4.

Mike

Yes I agree, but the main difference between the Octavia (can't really count the Polo) and the Yeti is the CR engine, 4x4 & the offroad button, and much less boot space and only the offside mirror dims. I had all the toys on my old L&K Octavia (apart from the heated screen)

Having the spare fitted, I needed to put the rear seats down to get everything in for this trip to Scotland, so just as well the teenagers didn't want to come with us. I guess I could have packed vertically, but I like seeing out of the back window. If it had been summer, I wouldn't have packed all the sleeping bags/shovels and other snow/bad weather related gear, in case we got stuck behind a jack knifed vehicle on the motorway. Getting stuck is not an issue with the 4x4.

Mike

I'm doing this same trip to Edinburgh on the 30th. BUT with five people up. So my Kamei roof box will be put on and I guess I will have to reluctantly pack vertically as well - which I also hate as I want to see out the back window.

Hi immaculate pasta Icon,

I have owned a SE 2WD 110 TDI Yeti since June this year, with just under 6k miles on the clock. In the past I've owned a few 1.4., 1.6 petrol cars and find the turbo diesels better suited to my needs. This common rail one being very responsive both city driving and on the motorway. I'm averaging 45-52mpg in summer, but this has dropped off a bit with the colder weather. I need the extra torque you get with a diesel as there's usually 2 adults, 3 kids + plus 2 dogs in the car!

Also I drive at 75+ on the motorway with little drama, no bodyroll and quite a hushed and stable ride. Also I have had no DPF problems!

The 1.2 and 1.4 petrols, so I have heard are really good to, again I guess it comes down to personel taste.

Some food for thought - a standard 110 TDI Skoda Yeti (youtube) was tested on a rolling road putting out 121 bhp (285NM)

Hi,

have you considered the new 1.6TDI Greenline II :wonder: similar performance to the 110 but even cheaper running costs. Other benefits include standard ESP and more sensible sized 16" alloys. If there is any negatives it a slight reduction in ground clearance.

Regards,

TP

Over 4,350 miles, my 2WD 110 has returned 46.6mpg (the trip computer says 51) - that's on a mixture of long runs, short about town trips and more recently snow!

This is all good stuff, thanks very much everyone.

The greenline sounds interesting, any ideas when that will be released?

If your usual usage is more 15 miles than 5, it's worth considering the diesel. If it's the other way round, you could have trouble with the DPF. Short trips and DPFs are the main reason that SWMBO's next car will be a turbo-petrol not a turbo-diesel...

If your usual usage is more 15 miles than 5, it's worth considering the diesel. If it's the other way round, you could have trouble with the DPF. Short trips and DPFs are the main reason that SWMBO's next car will be a turbo-petrol not a turbo-diesel...

So I've read. i think I need to keep a little diary for a while, I don't trust my memory on trip length and frequency. Also, My wife will be starting teacher training next year and that will skew it somewhat.

This is all good stuff, thanks very much everyone.

The greenline sounds interesting, any ideas when that will be released?

Hi again,

it's available now; see the Skoda UK build your own for more details or speak to our very own helpful salesman James @allams (01372 736503)

Regards,

TP

Hi again,

it's available now; see the Skoda UK build your own for more details or speak to our very own helpful salesman James @allams (01372 736503)

Regards,

TP

aha! looking at the main Skoda website I couldn't see the greenline figures on there. has anyone driven on yet? or any thoughts on when demo versions may be arriving?

I moved from a 1.9TDI Octavia to the 1.2 TSI Yeti.

I miss the surge of acceleration at very low revs; however from 2000 revs (which you reach fairly quickly) the acceleration is quite comparable to the diesel (which is remarkable).

The 1.2 TSI is rated at 105hp in contrast to the 1.9 TDI which was the older 90hp - this difference shows itself in that the 1.2 pulls better than the diesel did from 4000 rpm and higher .

The 1.2 dissapoints with fuel economy; averaging 30mpg with 60/40 town/country driving (I used to get 50!).

If I were buying again and cost was no issue I would revert to diesel but I would go for the 140hp (or even 170hp) version as I have heard the opinion more than once that the 110hp diesel can feel sluggish in the Yeti's heavy body.

The great pleasure of the TSI petrol engines is that they feel silky smooth and are very quiet in contrast to diesels! I also suspect that the 1.4 would give better fuel economy than the 1.2 in the real world. Official mpg figures are from cloud-cuckoo-land.

I've not tried the 1.4, but the 1.2 is a brilliant little engine - my Wife's Yeti averages over 40mpg, with a mixed daily drive across town and on cross country A/B roads. In town mid 40's mpg is easily achievable. On the motorway - at decent speeds (even fully loaded) expect 35-38mpg. Our Yeti's only done 10,000 miles and I'd expect the engine to loosen as the mileage builds which should improve the average mpg.

I've not tried the 1.4, but the 1.2 is a brilliant little engine - my Wife's Yeti averages over 40mpg, with a mixed daily drive across town and on cross country A/B roads. In town mid 40's mpg is easily achievable. On the motorway - at decent speeds (even fully loaded) expect 35-38mpg. Our Yeti's only done 10,000 miles and I'd expect the engine to loosen as the mileage builds which should improve the average mpg.

im getting very near the same mpg as you at around the same mileage its not difficult to get into the 40mpg.

on a snow coved road using 3rd and 4th gear for 12miles still got 40mpg.

but sadly :( may have to get rid of the loverly 1.2tsi and get the 110 tdi with 4x4 to get out of my village when the snow gets as bad as it is now they never grit out here now days.

going to hammer out a final price with my dealer tomorrow

Edited 21 December, 201015 yr by wakev

As a power unit that just gets on and does the job without fuss, the 1.4 delivers in spades. Very quiet and smooth. That's quite noticeable after a diesel Fiat!

Pulls really well from 1200 rpm or so, quite diesel like in that respect.

Economy, jury is still out on this one, as mine has only just got past 1000 miles. 30 round town should be possible with a warm car, but as with other engines, this drops with cold starts.

Only done one run at the legal limit on the motorway and 35 to 36mpg was my figure, but I don't go gently along and its still tight. My round town averages have been around 28ish so far. My figures will always be heavier than most, judging by my experience on forums with various cars.

im getting very near the same mpg as you at around the same mileage its not difficult to get into the 40mpg.

on a snow coved road using 3rd and 4th gear for 12miles still got 40mpg.

but sadly :( may have to get rid of the loverly 1.2tsi and get the 110 tdi with 4x4 to get out of my village when the snow gets as bad as it is now they never grit out here now days.

going to hammer out a final price with my dealer tomorrow

Hi Kev,

interesting to read your also considering joining the 110 4x4 club which level of trim :wonder:

Regards,

TP

Hi Kev,

interesting to read your also considering joining the 110 4x4 club which level of trim :wonder:

Regards,

TP

Hi Tim

going for the same as my 1.2 se with heated screen off road button mud flaps textile mats. Lyn said heated seats and black again.

will swap the reg over to cant run to a new plate with the same letters on 11.

have you had a test of the 110 yet

Hi Tim

going for the same as my 1.2 se with heated screen off road button mud flaps textile mats. Lyn said heated seats and black again.

will swap the reg over to cant run to a new plate with the same letters on 11.

have you had a test of the 110 yet

Sounds a nice spec might also suggest the HHC as it compliments the off road button functions. Regard a test drive then no, only driven a 1.2TSI DSG very briefly besides the Pat Monster. Very thin on the ground 110 4x4, although there is one down at Sheffield but a bit of a trek for a test drive.

Good time to put pen to paper as I believe you should get the new motor at the current price & VAT which has to be a bonus

Anyway will have to meet up again for another run when we both have 110 4x4's :yes:

Regards,

TP

Sounds a nice spec might also suggest the HHC as it compliments the off road button functions. Regard a test drive then no, only driven a 1.2TSI DSG very briefly besides the Pat Monster. Very thin on the ground 110 4x4, although there is one down at Sheffield but a bit of a trek for a test drive.

Good time to put pen to paper as I believe you should get the new motor at the current price & VAT which has to be a bonus

Anyway will have to meet up again for another run when we both have 110 4x4's :yes:

Regards,

TP

my dealer has one but in showroom not as a demonstrator only a 140. thinking of the hhc will see how much i can make my dealer sweat. if i do a deal now no skoda increase or vat increase