Comparing the 1.8 with the 1.2 DSG

 

Based on 3000 miles per year

 

We as a family enjoy the nippier models rather than the economical but getting concerned about emissions and possible future restrictions

 

Surprisingly Insurance quotes so far are similar with both models...

 

Tax is the big one - (approx figures)

 

1.8 - £21 per month

1.2 - £12 per month

 

Petrol  - mpg based on stop start around town and motorway

 

1.8 - 60 litres = 13.2gallons x 29mpg = 383miles 3000/383 = 8 refills approx @ about £85 = £680           (£57 per month)

 

1.2 - 55 litres = 12.1gallons x 38mpg = 460miles 3000/460 = 6.5 refills approx @ about £78 = £507        (£42 per month)

 

Would like to know...

 

How much servicing costs would be?

With only 3000 miles per year you should also consider any difference in depreciation.  Difference in purchase price?  No point doing a running costs comparison unless you include absolutely everything.

 

Your post says that 'road' tax is the "big one" yet the difference in tax is less than the difference in fuel costs.

 

£15/month fuel cost difference over 3 years is £540 which could easily be swallowed up in difference in depreciation.

 

I assume you are buying new, which I certainly wouldn't do for that mileage.  A big saving if you buy at 12-18 months old, even if you change the car more regularly.  But I understand if having absolutely the latest model is important to you.

Only the cost of parts if you can do the service yourself.

Buying 2nd hand, would never buy a new car - £16k 1.8 elegance less than 20000miles 2011

Only the cost of parts if you can do the service yourself.

which will void your warranty and slash the vehicles value.

At 3000 miles per year a taxi and occasional hire car may work out cheaper.....if you are really doing a proper analysis of costs.

Of course if you live in a rural area then that may not be an option

I once set out to prove to Mrs 33Q that the above option was financially better. Once the paramedics had stabilised me and the bleeding had stopped I felt more able to listen to her non subjective argument that keeping her Mini Cooper may be the correct course .....

Haha that's what we'd part exchanging - her clubman cooper - such an uncomfortable car (and gutless).

Edited 4 August, 201312 yr by Yetski

While it's under warranty you can take it to any independant garage, as long as they use OEM parts and oil specs, and the service schedule is followed. It's EU legislation. It doesn't have to be a main dealer. Although this is different for repairs.

After warranty is up, do it yourself,( if you are able or want to ) And I wouldn't say it will slash the value of your car,£200/300 in my experience.

They might have to honour warranty claims but take the car outside of the dealer network for servicing and there will be little, if any, goodwill payment for parts failing after the warranty period ends.

Servicing costs are unlikely to differ much that much.  You may be able to pick up a 1.8 TSI relatively cheaply because their running costs are higher to anyone doing approaching average mileage a year, but you'll also find is harder to sell in due course.

I have a 1.2 TSi and am surprised just how nippy it is around town, yet to push it on a long motorway journey yet.

I have a 1.2 TSi and am surprised just how nippy it is around town, yet to push it on a long motorway journey yet.

You'll put yer foot down at 70 at think....hmmm nothing's happening..

Edited 4 August, 201312 yr by Yetski

You'll put yer foot down at 70 at think....hmmm nothing's happening..

And?

The speed limit is 70, so this irrelevant in the UK.

.......unless you plan to use it on the track or on an autobahn.

......

If you drive a Yeti over 60mph expect much higher fuel bills, drive it over 70, and you need your own tanker.

The Yeti has the aerodynamics of a barn door. The cd is .37.

Most modern cars are under .3.

You'll put yer foot down at 70 at think....hmmm nothing's happening..

 

 

I agree sir, however, if you needed on the rare occasion the need to overtake at high speed in a 1.2 then don't expect much response - apologies for offending you and your chums

I agree sir, however, if you needed on the rare occasion the need to overtake at high speed in a 1.2 then don't expect much response - apologies for offending you and your chums

No offence, we just can't condone speeding.........

I like driving my car flat out, and have done it a few times, but all the cars around me were driving in the same direction, in a sort of circle. :lol:

Is that the Royal "We" Rockhopper?

Probably more to the point is what happens when you put your foot down at 60 mph.

Trying to overtake with a bit of a load /slightly uphill.

My own Greenline(Which at 105bhp is the same as the 1.2 TSI) has been wanting a couple of times in those situations, but for 99% of the time it's more than adequate.

For that reason I wont be replacing my current Greenline with another one.

Is that the Royal "We" Rockhopper?

I hope so.

A public forum should not be encouraging illegal activities......