Looking to buy a Yeti

[unerdanielson]

Hi everyone,

 

Pretty new to the forum. Just wanting some advice on a potential Yeti purchase. I'm coming from a Leon FR TDI which I get a fair amount of economy and power. Now I'm looking for more space and economy. Any specific models I should look out for/avoid. 

 

Thanks

[Ootohere]

Welcome. 

Maybe TDI's that are part of the VW Emissions Scandal so might have had the Fix. 

The 1.2 TSI engines built before 2013, because of possibly time chain / tensioner issues.

1.8TSI because of possible engine issues.

Any Yeti that might have Zinc Inclusion issues not addressed.

Other than that you should be OK with others, so the later 1.2 TSI, 1.4TSI & TDI Euro 6's.

[unerdanielson]

Thanks for the advice. I've seen a 2.0 TDI CR on a 14 plate. Am I correct in thinking these are the same engines that were put in the Facelift MK2 Leon's?

[kenfowler3966]

42 minutes ago, unerdanielson said:

Thanks for the advice. I've seen a 2.0 TDI CR on a 14 plate. Am I correct in thinking these are the same engines that were put in the Facelift MK2 Leon's?

If that is from a skoda dealer it will have been "fixed". Even privately or from another source the fix is likely to have been done, as it would have been on the same year Seat.

Do some research on the possible reliability issues reported by some owners of molested cars.

Dont rule them out though as apparently can have the fix removed by a specialist now for as little as £50.  And dont feel any guilt in rolling back the software to original as apparently it has no significant change to emmisions in real world driving, just would give the teal world emmision during the test the software was designed to spot.

[Gizmo]

The 2.0 TDi Yeti was available with 140 and 170 BHP CR versions.

 

There are also some for sale on here in the classifieds (our L&K included  ) 

[unerdanielson]

Thanks for all the info. Can any Yeti owners comment on fuel economy. My FR surprisingly does around 40/45 MPG round town and 50MPG on long runs. Figured with the Yeti being a bigger car the diesel would still be the better option despite all the government stuff going on/coming in. 

[Frenchtone]

just done a 200 mile round trip yesterday, 100 each way mfd indicated 49.2 in real world approx. 45mpg about 25 miles main route and the rest m/way equivalent light traffic 9am then quite busy 7pm - French roads always busy early sunday evening, families having visited granny etc!

mine is a 140 diesel with a dtuk box fitted raising it to 170 or thereabouts!

Edited 25 June, 2018 by Frenchtone

[Sad555]

Std 170 bhp engine,On a 100+ mile run usually an indicated 50 mpg so probably a bit less,when I had an Octavia with the same engine on a 200+ run have achieved an indicated 67 mpg so I think it’s down to the gearing and shape of the yeti but still not a shabby mpg for the yeti.

[unerdanielson]

Thanks for the inputs. I did consider an Octavia Estate but for some reason I've always fancied a Yeti for taking the dogs out. 

[pee81]

8 hours ago, unerdanielson said:

Thanks for all the info. Can any Yeti owners comment on fuel economy. My FR surprisingly does around 40/45 MPG round town and 50MPG on long runs. Figured with the Yeti being a bigger car the diesel would still be the better option despite all the government stuff going on/coming in. 

I’ve got a 1.2tsi yeti with the dsg box and get 40-42mpg round town and 50mpg on a motorway run 

[WelshYeti]

I've got a 2.0tdi 110, (went from a 200bhp Mondeo so was expecting it to be a pain to overtake etc but it's not too bad really), and I usually get around 55mpg to 60mpg on the way to work and back. Mix of a very steep mountain road, country lanes and a 15 mile stretch of fast A road. 

 

Went to Dorset and back the other day, around 250 miles and averaged 54mpg.

 

 

[Smokeyjoe]

I recon that the maxidot consistently over estimates fuel economy by about 4 - 5 mpg. My 2.0TDI 140bhp used to do about 45 real mpg on a run and 35 real mpg in town / mixed traffic.

 

My current 1.4TSI is quicker but less torquey and does about 37 real mpg on a run and 30 real mpg town / mixed driving.

 

I guess it also depends on how fast you drive and a Yeti is a bit brick shaped - not very aerodynamic for good economy.

[muddyboots]

I wouldn't buy a Yeti solely on fuel economy, aerodynamics is not their strong point as SmokeyJoe mentioned.

As soon as you head above 50-60mph the economy drops off noticeably.

 

All depends on your driving style and engine choice. If you go for the lower power diesels and bimble around at 40mph everywhere I'm sure economy will be marvellous. If you go for the more powerful variants and drive with any form of enthusiasm don't expect to see much more than 40mpg, based on my experience with a 170

But it will always be less than the equivalent engine in a more aerodynamic hatch (such as the Leon).

[unerdanielson]

Thanks again for the replies. I'm looking for something that's going to be easier to take two dogs along with me. The Yeti seemed like the obvious choice for space. Was just getting some facts and figures before making a commitment. Figured getting a less performance based car might have the added bonus of fuel economy. 

[WelshYeti]

In case you were wondering about space, it's epic!

[Bexhillian]

2016 Euro 6  2 litre diesel  16218 miles @ 50.36 mpg on the spreadsheet  (Maxidot 52.8), carrying a spare tyre and mother-in-law's broomstick.

We try to use the Fiat locally but for a trip over 20 miles, we use the Yeti.

About 53 mpg overall on mostly motorway trips to Italy and Spain - would have been better but we do like the detours onto quiet roads through the mountains.  No bars or roof box.

Depending on the size of your dogs, our spare tyre/raised boot floor variant might not be the best option for you.

 

[Zib]

I suspect that some of the good consumption figures you are seeing here are from gentle drivers (and no offence intended, we're gentle drivers too, most of the time).  Best to look at the Real MPG figures honestjohn.co.uk or equivalent.

The Yeti is a fantastic vehicle for compactness, flexibility, and it's good to drive, but great fuel consumption is not its strong point.

[Frenchtone]

previously, my figures are based on indicated speed limits +10% with spirited overtaking!

[pinkpanther]

Mine is a remapped 4x4 manual and my Fuelly link below shows an average of low 40's.

 

As previously stated not a car to buy for the sake of either fuel economy, or boot space, but it is a car that is somehow more than the some of it's parts.

 

I've looked long and hard at all alternatives and still prefer my current Yeti.

[WelshYeti]

8 hours ago, Zib said:

I suspect that some of the good consumption figures you are seeing here are from gentle drivers (and no offence intended, we're gentle drivers too, most of the time).  Best to look at the Real MPG figures honestjohn.co.uk or equivalent.

The Yeti is a fantastic vehicle for compactness, flexibility, and it's good to drive, but great fuel consumption is not its strong point.

 

Good point, Zib. 

 

I'm quite a 'gentle' driver when I commute, purely because I hate spending money on diesel now that I have two young children!

 

I work for the ambulance service though so I get all of the fast driving out of my system by the time I finish my shift... 

[Robjon]

11 hours ago, WelshYeti said:

In case you were wondering about space, it's epic!

 

But you do lose a significant chunk of that space if you choose to carry a spare wheel 

[unerdanielson]

I must admit I do enjoy my diesel now. Gets the power I want when I want to have fun but generally does good fuel consumption. My general rule of thumb these days is cruise control as much as I can. Saves a fine from the mobile cameras. 

[kenfowler3966]

15 hours ago, unerdanielson said:

I must admit I do enjoy my diesel now. Gets the power I want when I want to have fun but generally does good fuel consumption. My general rule of thumb these days is cruise control as much as I can. Saves a fine from the mobile cameras. 

I totally agree and use the cruise controlmost of the time on clear roads and at every average speed section now. Often annoy other drivers as I have calibrated my speedo so know exactly what km/hr to set it to to be doing the exact speed allowed, and then am overtaking most of the other traffic relying on their analog speedo needle and its deliberate innacuracy. eg in my car 85 km/hr is an exact 50mph, 101 is an exact 60, and 118 is an exact 70. (and don't anyone come back to me saying that is more than those actual speeds, I know,  as those settings also include the speedo deliberate built in error compensation)

 

However for true economy driving it would be best not to use the cruise control as it wastes fuel trying to keep the set speed going up hills, and then engine brakes to keep down to it on the decline. I would think best economy is allow it to slow slightly going up a hill and then speed up again using gravity on the descent to maintain an average speed

[Sad555]

On trips from Bristol to Plymouth mpg was usually showing about 50 mpg but for some strange reason maintaining a steady 90 up the long hill by Exeter racecourse it would suddenly drop to 47 mpg by the time I got to the top.

[Frenchtone]

cruise control?  working harder?