The Greenline II (1.6 TDi) has a combined MPG of 61 (but it is not available with the DSG.)

The 2.0 (110) TDi returns 55 MPG (again only with a manual box)

The 2.0 (140) DSG TDi returns 44 MPG 

compared to the 1.2 which is 46 MPG, 

So the Greenline II and 110 TDi would make a big saving on your fuel bills, but that is accademic if you need the DSG

I'd like to meet the person that can average this 

And in my brochure the 1.2 DSG and 2.0 (140) DSG are identical at 44.8. Almost identical figures across the range too.

 

37.2 - 37.7

50.4 - 51.4

44.8 - 44.8

 

1.2 figures 1st. I wonder if the 2.0 figures are just as deceptive?

I'd like to meet the person that can average this 

And in my brochure the 1.2 DSG and 2.0 (140) DSG are identical at 44.8. Almost identical figures across the range too.

 

They are all taken from the brochure, so although they may be wrong they should all be wrong by the same margin? so its still an ideal comparrispon.

 

You are right it is the 1.2 manual that is 46, the DSG is 44

Are there some alternatives to the pricey stereo and rear camera?

Seen on ebay that the yeti camera is £41 and the kenwood DNX521DAB is around £400. Buying these myself would save me a heck load of money and mean i own them. Are these easy to fit, do i need to buy any fittings or cables?

I'd have thought so, plus ripping half the car apart routing the cables.

Seen on ebay that the yeti camera is £41 and the kenwood DNX521DAB is around £400. Buying these myself would save me a heck load of money and mean i own them. Are these easy to fit, do i need to buy any fittings or cables?

Specify an SE Business and get the Amundsen as part of the spec? Then again no one else seems to have commented on this trim level so maybe it doesn't really exist?

Seen on ebay that the yeti camera is £41 and the kenwood DNX521DAB is around £400. Buying these myself would save me a heck load of money and mean i own them. Are these easy to fit, do i need to buy any fittings or cables?

 

They're easy enough to fit. More challenging than an OEM a Columbus or similar though. There's more crap to tuck away behind the dash. They're decent units. Only thing I don't like about them is the slow boot time.

Thanks very much for all of your replies, in particular thanks to all those who have taken time to browse other sites for info.

 

I have it in my head now that i should amend my order to loose the rear facing camera and £500 stereo, which would save me £700 all in all.

 

I've seen some cheap kits on ebay for the cameras.

 

Obviously if a camera doesnt come as standard, then presumingly there would be an extra REG PLATE light. Do each of these REG PLATE lights unplug?

 

Would adding a 3rd party camera void the warranty? I'd most likely have it wired in to a 12v socket for power.

I am not convinced that you MUST have the camera with park assist as the camera is an option on my L&K order, even though park assist comes with it + my Bolero in the Octy handles the front & rear parking sensors with a diagram on the radio screen along with the beeps.

 

Just had a look at the configurator & on the 1.2 dsg SE you can have Park Distance Control for £310, without the need for the uprated radio & camera.  Wouldnt this give you what you want without having to resort to messing with the car? - This does exactly what my Octy currently does.

Are you buying the car, or is it being ordered under the Moterbility scheme?

I do need FRONT and REAR parking sensors, so I thought I may as we'll go for park assist as this includes them anyway.

I will cancel the anusden radio, and rear camera, with the view of finding a 3rd party solution if I'm allowed to.

Does the yeti bay park and parallel park?

Yes I am buying via motabillity.

Also does the steering wheel have amusement leavers like the golf?

My TDI golf over 18,000 miles has done 58.8mpg.

Does the yeti bay park and parallel park?

 

Yes

Also does the steering wheel have amusement leavers like the golf?

My TDI golf over 18,000 miles has done 58.8mpg.

 

No but they can be retro fitted

Adjustment leavers*****

In that case yes the wheel has rake and reach adjustment.

 

I thought you meant DSG paddles.

I'm looking forward to the new car although I'm quite scared of the fuel bill. A tenner extra per week, okay but £30,£40 extra it'll be a problem

1.2 petrol:

44 MPG @ £1.30 per litre (£5.85 per gallon) = 13.3p per mile

 

Diesel Golf:

58 MPG @ £1.36 per litre  (£6.17 per gallon) = 10.6p per mile

 

So if my calculations are right it will cost you an extra £10 every 370 miles in the Yeti... that is providing you can indeed average 44 MPG.

You will get 40 MPG if you are careful and keep the speed down on the motorways to less than 70 MPH. I have done 18,000 miles in my 1.2 DSG and averaged (brim-to-brim) 40.6 MPG but only do approx 60 miles a week on the motorway, rest mainly on A roads with some urban use. Use the performance available and cruise at significantly over 70 MPH and you will be in the mid/upper 30's. The Yeti is not nearly as aerodynamic as a Golf so if good MPG is of utmost importance then it is the wrong car for you, if , on the other hand, you want an enjoyable, comfortable, refined higher riding vehicle then you will love it - as most of us on this forum do!

Just need to look for a camera kit.

I've got roadhawk and blackvue dash cams which I'll transfer to the yeti.

Might do a video review of the tech setup with the yeti as reviews on YouTube are mostly European and American, not many British ones for us right sided drivers

I'm looking forward to the new car although I'm quite scared of the fuel bill. A tenner extra per week, okay but £30,£40 extra it'll be a problem

Just checking that you do know there are 78 diesel autos under 25 friendly on the Motability site?

Just checking that you do know there are 78 diesel autos under 25 friendly on the Motability site?

Yep! Needed to be higher than the golf mate.

Having had a diesel DSG Yeti, it is about the same economy as the 1.2petrol DSG. They have the aerodynamics of a brick, but my current car, a Freelander 1, is even worse!

If fuel consumption is important, then the Yeti is not the car for you. No SUV has great fuel economy, the Touran would be better for you as it has the extra height, or even a Golf Plus.

Don't bother with Skoda Navigation. I had a Columbus in my last 2 Skoda's. They are a great, but very expensive piece of kit. My Tom Tom GO6000 is way better.

Park Assist was brilliant and I used it all the time in London.

The electric seat is a must, as some people complain that they can't get the seating position right, but the electric chair moves in more planes than the manual chair. The nearside door mirror dips when reverse is selected as well.

I cancelled the stereo, and rear facing camera, although i kept park assist.

 

I have a tomtom live 820, which is IMO the bees nees - live traffic info on the road, POI's, map updates etc.

 

It seems to be the case that the navigation vendors are not producing sat navs as good as the older models.

 

I've seen a Yeti RVC kit on ebay for £45, it replaces a number plate light. Going to get one of these providing it does not violate anything.

 

I feel that I'm in for a disappointing experience as far as fuel consumption goes, but the higher ride height was essential.

Just a question, Do you have problems turning around to look out of the rear of the car as you keep comming back to insist on a rear camera ?

 

As i stated earlier, My Octy vRS has terrible rear view for reverse parking, which is why i had front & rear parking sensors fitted, & have found with 3 years ownership when reversing i no longer have the need to twist into awkward positions to see & guess where the back of the car is the mirrors are more than adequate, these also warn when dozy pedestrians fail to see you reversing out of a space & walk behind you causing the sound to goto an ear pitching screetch giving you an opportunity to stop ( provided you are not reversing quickly).

Having watched various manufacturers versions of park assist on You Tube including the cashcow version which has camera as std i still cannot see the real need for this to be a must have, despite the brand manager in the YT video saying you can see if people are behind you ( not if you are not looking at the screen you wont   ) the sensors will tell you before they reach the view of the camera.

 

I am not dismissing these but just hoping to help you decide if it is a necessary expense & put the money spent on this item towards the expected addtional fuel cost.

 

Like me I am expecting a greater additional fuel cost when my Yeti arrives so going with low expecations & if / when it is better it will be a bonus